As campus choirs wind down for the school year, both the Cantiamo and Bellezza choirs showcased their skills at the Heritage Festival in Anaheim, April 5. Students exhibited their passion for singing by tackling the additional challenge of singing in three languages.
Ensemble and choir sing at the Anaheim Heritage Festival, April 5.
Choral director Susan Ainley sees seniors Landon Goldsborough and Alina Ochoa stand out amongst the rows of students. Ainley enjoys Ochoa’s attitude and watching her grow.
Ochoa has gained more of a stage presence, according to Ainley. As well as being attentive, her sociable attitude is appreciated on long trips. Ochoa joined choir for an opportunity to grow in the program.
In the following podcast Morgan Parker interviews Susan Ainley about Alina Ochoa, April 1.
Ochoa’s mom, Angela Pina, watches Ochoa develop her musical talent. She recalls her first choir performance and the improvements she has witnessed since then.
Ochoa’s favorite part of choir is being able to learn and sing with her classmates. Ochoa has seen herself gain self-assurance through Ainley’s teaching.
Along with choir, Goldsborough sings on the worship band as well.
This is Ainley’s first year with Goldsborough as a student. Ainley sees his passion for singing and acknowledges his participation.
Goldsborough’s father Jeremy Goldsborough would like to see Landon pursue singing in any way as he gets older. Jeremy enjoyed watching his son participate in Christmas productions and plays when he was younger.
For this year’s Valentine’s Concert Goldsborough performed ‘Fly Me to The Moon’ by Frank Sinatra and ‘All I Ask of You’ from Phantom of the Opera as a duet with Macie Thompson,’19. With Goldsborough beginning and ending the concert, Ainley admired his dedication.
In the following tweet, Belezza performs at the Heritage Festival, April 5.
Goldsborough shares his best memories of choir this year. He was challenged in learning new songs and getting used to blending individual song parts.
Senior Alina Ochoa plans on continuing singing on her church’s worship team after high school.
Along with other singers in the senior class, these two students choose to continue with music after their high school career. Goldsborough plans on joining a choir program in college while Ochoa will continue singing on her church’s worship team.
Ochoa and Goldsborough finish out their senior year by attending the Heritage Festival in Anaheim accompanied by winter guard, band, choir, and ensemble, April 5-7.
Great article Morgan, these are some super cool seniors!
Such a great picture of life as a choir student! Well done, Morgan.