North High School's Encore Ensemble is the second highest level choir, underneath Melodhex.
Usually consisting of members in 10-12 grade, I was a part of it my freshman year.
At the time, North High School's Melodhex Jazz Ensemble was an afterschool choir (now the Advanced Honor Choir) that rehearsed twice a week for two hours.
It required a lot of commitment. It usually consisted of auditioned members from grades 10-12.
I was a part of it my freshman year.
The Greater Phoenix Honor Choir, is a two day festival where students who were selected by audition throughout the PXU district come together to make music.
This is me participating my freshman year.
After going my first time, I realized how inspiring it was to sing with other passionate choir members across the district.
Arizona consists of eight regions. Each hold their own Regional Music Festival.
Making it in my sophomore year was something I never expected, as previously within the past five years only two other students from my school have been selected to participate.
With my junior year happening during quarantine making music with others was hard. But, thankfully we were able to persevere.
Junior year I decided to take on the challenge of being a part of Eric Whitacre's virtual choir and sing with others again.
Although COVID was happening, I knew I still wanted to challenge myself musically.
I auditioned and was accepted into the Regional Honor Choir a second time.
Above Regionals sits All-State Choir, where ALL choir members of the state auditioned.
Never In a million years did I think I would make it in, but I am so grateful that I did. It was one of my best experiences, even though it was virtual.
Although the District Honor Choir Festival did not take place my junior year, I was accepted and ecstatic to go back and enjoy the experience one last time my senior year.
Making Regionals one last time was something I was looking forward to.
Being a part of it for three years in a row helped me in so many ways. It allowed me to better my music and my voice overall.
Also having a solo at the beginning was something I never expected!
Intermediate Choir 1-2 Honors - B
Intermediate Choir 1-2 Honors - A
Advanced Choir 1-2 Honors - A
Advanced Choir 1-2 Honors - A