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Performers discuss difficulties of competitive environments, nervousness

Avery Carlisle • October 26, 2022

Alyssa Fuhrman, Ambassadors member and senior, said individual competitions can cause nerves for her because of a variety of factors. She is in show choir and she said she has the opportunity to compete...

As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

Avery Carlisle • January 16, 2022

Erin Gordon, Ambassadors member and senior, said she grew up surrounded by choir because her older brother was involved with it throughout his high school years. She said, “When I was little, I...

A Change of Scenery

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter • September 23, 2021

Due to ongoing changes to the performing arts wing, the choir program has had to make adjustments on how they run rehearsals. The department has had to change how it will run rehearsals and performances...

Tones of Growth

Saahas Kandru, Entertainment Reporter • September 23, 2021

As the theatre students recover from the hardships of COVID-19, they transition back to a fully in-person school year with many new faces and anticipation of performances. Last year, the Carmel musical...

Accents members perform at Palladium, reflect on importance of live performances

Pallevi Pillai • May 20, 2021

On April 25, the Accents choir group performed at the Palladium, the group’s first live performance this school year. Accents, along with the rest of Carmel Choirs, has been recording their concert pieces...

Choir students prepare for end of year

Emily Carlisle • April 30, 2021

As the end of this school year draws near, the choir program still has a lot to accomplish before May 26. Ashley Elmore, member of New Edition and senior, said that one main focus is the live spring concert. Elmore...

Accents to continue work for 1940s-themed shows

Valliei Chandrakumar • March 23, 2021

The Accents members have been rehearsing for their 1940s-themed, COVID-safe performances in May and April. The Accents have now learned all the music and choreography for all songs that will be performed. Director...

CHS show choirs modify spring competition season

Emily Carlisle • March 18, 2021

This year, most groups and teams that compete or perform in any aspect have had to drastically change their plans of attack; the show choirs at this school are no exception. Last year’s show choir competition...

Accents to practice choreography and music for 1940s-themed shows in upcoming rehearsals, classes

Valliei Chandrakumar • March 1, 2021

In their choir classes and rehearsals, Accents members are in the process of familiarizing themselves with the choreography of all songs that will be performed for their 1940s-themed, COVID-safe performances...

Choirs to prepare for show choir clinic

Emily Carlisle • March 1, 2021

As many choirs at this school are unable to compete as normal, choir directors have set up a clinic with clinicians Paul Gulsvig and Jarad Voss who will come work with three of the choirs on March 6. Ashley...

Carmel Choirs work toward Choral Showcase

Emily Carlisle • February 4, 2021

This year, many of the choirs at this school have had to adapt to unideal situations. Much like every other concert this year, the annual Choral Showcase will be filmed and broadcasted out to the public. Kathrine...

Accents to learn music for 1940s themed shows in upcoming rehearsals, classes

Valliei Chandrakumar • January 20, 2021

In their choir classes and rehearsals, Accents members are in the process of familiarizing themselves with the notes and rhythms of the ballad “Love is Here to Stay” and the song “Let Yourself Go”...