We flew back to South Dakota last Thursday NOT to experience the cold temperatures or snow...
but to attend the South Dakota Junior Honors Choir Concert.
Not all SD schools participate in the Honors Choir program. Students audition in the fall and are selected by a committee of music instructors. They learn the songs on their own and practice with their school music teacher. The Honor Choir members gathered from across the state on Friday in Sioux Falls to practice as a group with their guest instructors.
Miss W auditioned all three years for the Elementary Honors Choir and was chosen. She was not selected as a 7th grader.
We got to the auditorium plenty early as we knew seating would be an issue if we waited until ticket sales started. As Hubby said, "I didn't fly 1100 miles to not see my granddaughter sing!" Row F, center seat for photo ops!
Mixed Choir grades 7-9 (about 80 men and women)
Womens' Choir grades 7-9 (70 young women)
Miss W
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Miss W auditioned for the choir and was selected as one of 5 Edison Middle School students. She also auditioned for a solo part (was one of 7 who did) and she and the other young lady were chosen by the director because their voices blended so well. Miss W found out about the solo honor Friday night. We were not told until just before the concert.
proud grandparents with Miss W
catching the sunset on the way home from the concert
purple and pink clouds
the snow pile grew while we were home
leaving South Dakota on Sunday morning
and back in AZ 2 hours and 15 minutes later
