CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2013-14 PRIMA VOCE
VARSITY CHOIR
The following students have been selected for Prima Voce Varsity
Choir after an extensive audition process. CCJHS has once again
proven to have some GREAT talent. It was a joy to listen to so
many good soloists!
Decisions were made based on a rubric of vocal skills, sight reading
skills, performance skills, character, grades and teacher
recommendations.
The 2013-14 Prima Voce Varsity Choir
1
Jennifer Merrill
7
2
Celeste Rosendale
7
7
3
Emma Bodisch
4
Alani Camacho
6
5
Charleigh Rivera
6
6
Lori Ellis
7
7
Aidan Chace
6
8
Hailey Rink
6
9
Noelle Childress
7
10
Gabrielle Aterado
6
11
Jada Close
6
12
Madison Oliver
7
13
Jennifer Risek
7
14
Hannah Donnelly
6
15
Neri Mancill
7
16
Dustyn Shehane
7
17
Selena Ramos
6
18
Celina Resto
7
19
Jennifer Olson
20
Myia Dabney
6
21
Mary Mennor
6
22
Timmesha Jarrow
6
23
Alexandra Brito
6
24
Shivani Samooj
6
25
Rosie Fisher
7
26
Carlie James
6
27
Trinity Easlick
6
28
Melasha Hall
7
6
Remember, Belle Voce Non-Varsity Girl's Choir is an awesome choir
as well. There are no "losers" in this audition!!! Thanks for your
hard work and congratulations!
Assignment for non-UIL 7th-8th guys:
Go to the following link and research Beethoven.
http://empire.cyberschool.com/CSE/Department/11-Music-Room/1306-Untitled.html
Find out about his music called "Ode to Joy" and the history of the hymn called "Joyful Joyful".
Be sure to include his dates, background and any resources you use.
Listen to as many performances as you can find on YouTube. List who sang (played) the song, what languages
your found, what styles of performances. Ode to Joy and Joyful Joyful
Make a slide show about Beethoven. Follow instructions on following page:
http://empire.cyberschool.com/CSE/Department/11-Music-Room/1306-Untitled.html
ALL REGION CHOIR SUCCESS!
After auditioning on Saturday, CCJHS had SEVEN students selected for the prestigious All-Region Choir.
We also had one alternate. There were over 900 students competing for the 200 voice choir!
Selected were:
Skye Richard -Soprano One
Celeste Rosendale- Soprano One
Jordan Butler- Soprano Two (SECOND CHAIR!!!)
Melasha Hall - Soprano Two
Irene Galindo- Alto
Areana Shepherd - Alto
Hunter Grove- Baritone
First Alternate:
Xavier Wright- Tenor One
Congratulations to these students.
We also had other students who worked hard and deserve a shout out! I'm so proud of you all! You are the BEST!
Emma Bodisch (even though you were sick, you were prepared!)
Makaela Burgess
Alexandria Buzzard
Sophia Caro
Madison Carter
Noelle Childress
Zari Chipman
Riley Collier
Elizabeth Davis
Elissa Dean
Michael English
Rosie Fisher
Brandon Fluent-Carpenter
Destiny Frank
Tabatha Hale (even though you were sick, you were prepared!)
Anthony Jackson
Caleb Jones
Guy McKissick
Jennifer Merrill
Megin Mulligan (even though you were sick, you were prepared!)
Madison Oliver
Celina Resto
Talia Rivera
Ajah Sanders (even though you were sick, you were prepared!)
Dustyn Shehane
Camryn Staggs
Scott Wild
Quan Woodard
Trison Reins
Poetry
Music is a Plant by
Kayleen Dean
2nd period
Music is a plant.
It starts out as a tiny seedling when a person says, “Time for a newsong.”
Then, just as a plant does, it starts to grow, branching off and creating
more and more ideas to follow through until it becomes
a big, toweringtree, a thousand feet high.
Music pours out of it, and everyone is enchanted by the melodious sound.
It takes in the empty hearts of poor souls and fill them, brimming
overthe top, full of love and happiness.
But it does not die like a plant does.
However much it may wilt, it never dies.
Instead, it goes to Heaven,
To play for the Lord until He says,
“Play for the people.”
It starts again down on Earth,
When a person says, “Time for a new song.”
Lifetime
by Kaylee Dean
Music is like a lifetime it is born and raised.
Some things go perfect, others not so well.
It is unheard of, yet known all over.
It turns older, strong and healthy but yet is still young
And goes through good times and bad.
It ages like the rest of us until it's times comes
And it must go away for a while but it will always come back to be reborn
And repeat the cycle until the end of time.
by Talia Rivera
Singing is a blessing to hear when ur resting
Music is a voice with any genre choice
And when ur singing, ur believing.
by Madison Carter
If you listen to the breeze, you'll hear whispering willows singing a song.
They sing sad songs of the lost willows.
They can't be healed by a little song.
They have scars of voices crying out for help.
Listen to the breeze.
You will hear the whispering willows telling a song to you and me.
Little Voices
by Maddison Carter
Do you ever think about those little voices that you think make you crazy?
They're singing to you about your life.
Capturing past and future moments.
They tell you your life in song though it's very long.
You won't understand their stories because your song is always ready to begin.
You have to decide when these little voices start letting you hear their songs of life.
by Shivanie Samoog
Music is a sound
Music is all around
Music bring us together
So we can vocalize forever
Music makes us stomp with our feet
Clap tot he beat
Then compose it on a sheet
Music is a style
Music is a fashion
And we bring it all together with compassion.
by Krystal
Music can be sad
Music can be happy
Music can make memories
Music can have moments
When you want to cry
Also when you're playing it
Makes you feel alive
Music is a light inside your soul.
by Brianna Corson
Choir is the house of protection
We will run to Mrs. Owens for her love.
She will protect us with her beautiful voice.
Every year we spend with her, whe will treasure it.
Upcoming Events
Our choir calendar will be posted on the link to your left. Please note that emails and letters
will keep you updated as well.
I WANT MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS
by Kaylee Dean
We have mistletoe and firelight
On a cold December night.
And what I want for Christmas is
A gift that anyone can give.
Give me music and I'll be fine
Beside a tree that smells of pine
Listening to the bells in the snow
Or watching lights gleam and glow.
Music is the sound of bells ringing
And a group a carolers singing
Music makes all these things come true
For Christmas, I want music,
What about you?
SOLO EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
CCJHS students did an outstanding job singing for judges on Saturday. 41 students received
a Superior rating and will receive a medal and certificate. Another 36 students received an
Excellent rating and will receive a certificate. Congratulations to all!
The following students were named "Top Performer" by the judges. Congratulations to
Jordan Bulter (judge 1); Skye Richard (judge 2); Harley Thornton (judge 3); Marlowe
Overocker (judge 4); Kayla Jones (judge 5); Celeste Rosendale (judge 6) and Matthew
Jones (judge 7).
Dakota Schmidt (even though you were sick, you were prepared!)
SOLO EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
CCJHS students did an outstanding job singing for judges on Saturday. 41 students received
a Superior rating and will receive a medal and certificate. Another 36 students received an
Excellent rating and will receive a certificate. Congratulations to all!
The following students were named "Top Performer" by the judges. Congratulations to
Jordan Bulter (judge 1); Skye Richard (judge 2); Harley Thornton (judge 3); Marlowe Overocker (judge 4); Kayla
Jones (judge 5); Celeste Rosendale (judge 6) and Matthew Jones (judge 7).
Today is a Brighter Day
by Cassandra Kincaid
I can see everyone's smiling,
OUtside I see a rainbow
That leads to a pot of gold
And I can see more clearly than ever before.
Yesterday I was dwelling on every thing I did wrong.
But today, I'm just smiling, 'cause today is a brighter day.
Don't be sad anymore.
Don't be dwelling on the past,
'cause today the sun is out and the rainbow is filling the sky
And birds are singing a joyful song
For today is a brighter day!
you ever been so silent you can hear a tune?
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ringing in your head or maybe your favorite song's melody?
you hear the birs chirpping to the beat or the car horns?
Have you ever wondered why it's there?
Have you ever thought it might be the world's smallest violin or
maybe the angels are singing in your head?
But it's music you sing to every day.
"Music"
by Madison Carter
Music is rhythm we all move to
It's a way to express feelings
Music, oh music, a precious thing.
How I love thee, music, with its lyrical notes and expressive word.
We're all music with our shuffles and door slams.
when put all together with a few touches here and there, it might sound beautiful.
We are all a musical people.
Music is life.
Life is music.
"MUSIC"
by Areanna Shepherd
You
I love you
My love
You're my love forever.
My Dear
You're the dearest thing to me
I sway in your lullabies
I dream in your sound.
I dance to your tune.
Because with you, I'm never alone.
With you, I am one.
With you, I am free.
Oh Music!
I love you!
HELLO MY OLD FRIEND, MUSIC
by Madison Carter
Hello Music
I haven't seen you for a while.
where have you been?
You say in my spirit,
"I couldn't find you."
I only heard weeping willow swaying and tearless cries.
it was you.
You never left my heart.
Good bye old friend.
CONGRATULATIONS
OFFICERS 2012-13
President: Skye Richard; Vice President: Emma Bodisch; Secretary: Destiny Frank; Librarian: Cheyenne Cox; Publicity 1 (arts): Marlowe Overocker; Publicity 2 (media): Scott Wild;Techy
(sound): Celeste Rosendale; Treasurer: Jordan Butler
Committees:
Library: Areanna Shepherd, Tyrese Cooley, Noelle Childress, Talia Rivera
Publicity: Misha Thomas, Crystal Gutierrez, Alex Ochoa, Jordan Butler, Summer Marczewski
Technical: Jaron Robinson, Rebecca Boyd, Isaiah Ramirez
PRIMA VOCE 2012-13
SOPRANO 1: Marlowe Overocker- section leader, Alex
Ochoa; Skye Richard; Celeste Rosendale; Elizabeth Davis,
Allora Recanati
RANO 2/SOPRANO: Riley Collier- Section leader; Madison Oliver; Destiny Frank; Megin Mulligan; Sophia Caro; Jordan Bu
Jessica Phillips
SOPRANO 2/ALTO: Rebecca Boyd- Section leader; Jennifer Merrill; Noelle Childress; Melasha Hall
O: Areanna Shepherd- Section leader; Emma Bodisch; Elissa Dean; Talia Rivera; Irene Galindo; Zari Chipman; Mad
Oliver; Destiny Frank; Samantha Rogers
Alternates:
Jennifer Risek- Soprano 1; Tabatha Hale- Soprano 2/ Soprano; Camryn Staggs- Soprano 2/Alto; Crystal Gutierez- Soprano 2/Alto
:
"Pirates of Penzance"
was a great success!!!!Click here for photos.
"SONGS OF THE SEA" 6th graders did an awesome performance on April 10!!
UIL Contest (May 4)
Congratulations Prima Voce!!!!
Superior rating on stage!!!
Now we are VARSITY!!!!
Why Concerts are Graded according to TEA:
Why Concerts Grade TEA
SOLO CONTEST RESULTS 2012
Solo contest 2012
All Region 7th-8th GradeChoir
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE GIRLS WHO MADE THE CHOIR!
Skye Richard- 7th grade- Soprano 1
Lexi Viehl - 8th grade - Soprano 1
Kianna Pennington- 8th grade - Alto
Madison Harris - 8th grade Alto
All region girls 2012
2nd Alternate : Zari Chipman and 3rd Alternates: Xavier Wright and Alex Ochoa
MUSIC
Essay by Caroline Harrison
November 2011
Music: A cacophony of sound strung together. This is a part of life, a part of our world. Mother Nature
in all it’s beauty would grow plain with the absence of song.
What would the song birds do with their delicate songs fluttering about in their tiny hearts? How would
the wolf mourn his prey, notes of sadness thrown up to the moon? What would the seas do if the whale's
calls left the water?
How would the trees groan about their aching limbs? How would the leaves rejoice the gust of wind?
How would the laughing creeks tease the river pebbles? How would the peltering rain announce its
arrival?
What would we do without music? How mundane celebrations would be. How much heavier would
grief way on our hearts if there were no songs of comfort. How difficult it would become to express our
pain, hate, anger, sadness, joy, hope, peace, faith and love.
Music is a part of everything. It runs through the very fabric of life and gives it that extra, indescribable
flavor. Music will never, nor can ever, be taken away. Without it, everything is incomplete.
7th-8th Grade Choir Students: Fiesta Texas
GREAT FUN at Fiesta Texas Music Across Texas
Tobi Camp holding our Superior Trophy!