Student Testimonials

“AWVM is a valuable program to be a part of because it focuses on the team building that’s important to sing. It also builds a subconscious trust amongst each other. Without it, a song could not be executed to the full potential it has. It’s not only one of the best programs to be a part of, but one that will teach lessons that follow you through life.” - H.C., current student.

“Everything about singing with AWVM has been amazing, but the best thing about it is the community. Not only is Mr. Schjodt welcoming and fun, but every single person is as well. With AWVM, I have experienced so much love and made awesome memories with a great group of people.” - T.D., current student

“Being able to sing in AWVM was something that was fun and new for me. Singing was always enjoyable for me but being in a group setting and singing with a group of people is amazing. It has a great community that helps and is supportive. - A.M., current student

“I’ve loved singing with AWVM because I’m passionate about music & choir, but more importantly because it’s given me a place to call home at Arapahoe. There's nothing more essential than a loving community that both challenges and supports you, and the vocal music department at Arapahoe has provided that + so much more.” - K.B., current student

“AWVM allowed me to be inventive in both my creativity and sense of self, and provided me an outlet with which to discover so many parts of myself. It inspired me to further pursue music after high school and gave me one of my life’s greatest passions!” - Halley Peecher, class of 2022

"I chose to sing because choir and music was my outlet. It provided me with the upmost joy and separation from what was happening outside of the choir room and the sheet music, and on some days, that mental break and hour of pure love for the music around me, got me through the rest of my school day. the love and the joy is what made me come back each year, and I will be forever grateful that AWVM was such a large and wonderful part of my high school career." - Abby Holbrook, class of 2021

"Of all the activities I pursued in high school, choir always felt the most like home to me. I chose to sing all four years because of the relationships, confidence, and character this program fostered both in myself and my peers. Through AWVM, I built friendships that will last me a lifetime and had the privilege of singing in some of the top ensembles in the state of Colorado. In the first conversation I had with Mr. Schjodt, he told me "It is good to have fun, and it's fun to be good." And I can confidently say I achieved both through AWVM!" - Matthew Carey, class of 2020

“I met some of the coolest people, and did some of the coolest things I did in high school through AWVM” - Sebastian Arthur, class of 2022

"As a member of AWVM, I enjoyed being a part of something bigger than myself. In choir, you can have good singers, but if no one can give up their pride for the good of the collective, the choir won’t succeed. It was a leadership opportunity, not for me to be the loudest voice, but for others to join in once voice together. If you are on the fence about joining AWVM, jump over that fence and do it, the community, emotion, and laughter you will experience will help form your high school experience for the better."

- Ethan Vahle, class of 2019