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Choir members practice as a group after school in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Kouns said she hopes to see a large turnout at the Choir Cabaret and Auction.

Accents, Ambassadors rehearse music, organize logistics for Choir Cabaret, Auction on Oct. 20

Adhi Ramkumar October 3, 2018

The Accents and Ambassadors are rehearsing choreographies and organizing logistical details for the Choir Cabaret and Auction on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Freshman Cafeteria. According to director of choirs...

Accents watch Director of Choirs Kathrine Kouns for further instructions on choreography. They rehearsed the song “Fire Under My Feet,” which is their only choreographed piece for the upcoming fall concert on Oct. 9.

Accents prepare for annual fall concert

Alina Yu October 1, 2018

On Oct. 9, the Accents choir will perform at the annual fall choir concert, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Director of Choirs Kathrine Kouns said, “We are busy, busy, busy....

Accents sing and dance to new numbers in their choreographed set. In order to bond closely as a team, the girls had participated in camping activities and will continue to do so on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8.

Accents bond as a team at weekend campout

Alina Yu September 4, 2018

From the evening of Friday, Sept. 7 to the morning of Saturday, Sept. 8, the Accents choir will travel to White River Campground in Cicero for the third annual team-bonding camping event. According to...

Accents rehearse a choreographed number during the choir season. Sophomore Chendi Liu said she had a very memorable year and is excited for the final performance of the year at the Spring Choral Concert.

Accents to end year with spring choir concert

Alina Yu May 12, 2018

On May 17 at 7 p.m., Accents will perform at the annual Spring Choral Concert in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. According to director of choirs Kathrine Kouns, this concert will be the choir’s final...

Accent and junior Julia Schmitz practices choreography during an evening rehearsal. Now that the show choir competition season is over, the Accents are starting to focus on concert choir literature, despite not attending ISSMA State qualifications.

Accents will not compete at ISSMA choir competition

April 18, 2018

This year, the Accents will not perform at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state qualifications on April 28. Instead, according to director of choirs Kathrine Kouns, the choir will find...

Accents perform a number in their competition set at the Solon High School Show Choir Invitational. The Accents performed in their last show choir competition in California this past weekend and this weekend will be their last performance of their competition set at Evening with the Accents and Ambassadors.

Accents prepare for upcoming Evening with Accents and Ambassadors concert

Alina Yu March 21, 2018

On Saturday, Accents will perform with the Ambassadors at 7 p.m. at the annual Evening with the Accents and Ambassadors concert. Accent and junior Caitrin Cooney said, “I’m very excited for Evening...

Accents read and vocally rehearse songs at an evening rehearsal. Since the beginning of the year, the choir has learned and rehearsed music to be performed this competition season.

Accents start the year preparing for upcoming competitions

Alina Yu January 17, 2018

As the second semester begins, the Accents prepare for their upcoming competition season starting in February. This year, according to director of choirs Kathrine Kouns, the competition set is named “Very...

Accents perform in a group number from last year’s Holiday Spectacular concerts. Senior Amelia Harrison said a favorite memory was when the Accents had to wear fat Santa costumes during their performance.

Accents perform at upcoming annual Holiday Spectacular concert

Alina Yu December 5, 2017

Accents will perform at the upcoming Holiday Spectacular concerts, which occur on Dec. 6, Dec. 7 and Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Holiday Wishes,” according...

Accents members teach Princess Academy participants to dance. Kouns said the Princess Academy is also a great opportunity for early recruitment, since many parents express interest in having their kids join the choir program at this school.

Performing arts department to host Accents Princess Academy

Adhi Ramkumar October 24, 2017

The CHS performing arts department is preparing for the upcoming Accents Princess Academy, on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Freshman Cafeteria. According to director of choirs Kathrine Kouns, the Princess Academy...

Senior Kennedy Gallagher reads and sings her music at Accents rehearsal. Working since the summer, the Accents have been preparing for their upcoming fall concert on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium.

Accents finalize touches on upcoming fall concert set

Alina Yu October 2, 2017

On Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium, the Accents will perform at their first concert of the year, the annual fall concert. Accent and senior Kennedy Gallagher said, “The fall concert is great...

Junior Julia Schmitz looks down at her music at an Accents rehearsal. This rehearsal was in preparation for the upcoming fall concert on Oct. 4.

Accents start year with preparation for upcoming concert

Alina Yu September 15, 2017

The Accents have their first concert, the annual fall concert, on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Each Accent is working diligently and is excited for the new year’s performances to come. Accent and junior Julia Schmitz...

Laney McNamar (center) reads the notes to the song “Flashlight” by Jessie J with her fellow Accents. The song will be included in one of the five medleys in the group’s competition set this year.

Accents start their competition season prepared

Alina Yu January 11, 2017

On Feb. 13, Accents will have a pre-competition season performance called the Parent Preview Performance. The girls will have a regular evening rehearsal starting from 6 p.m. and parents will then...

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