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Dancers from Expressenz Dance Center work on their doll number during rehearsal. Dancer and senior Macie Harris (far right)said the letter blocks form words during the dance.

Dancing in the Spotlight: Local dance group Expressenz earns new performance opportunities after being on “World of Dance,” will perform in Yuletide celebration

Emily Carlisle November 16, 2018

Earlier this year, students may have seen some familiar faces on their television screens. Eight girls from a local dance group, Expressenz, had the opportunity to compete on NBC’s reality competition...

Kyle Barker, lead director of Ambassadors, plays through one of the Ambassadors songs for Holiday Spectacular. Barker said that Ambassadors had many songs in the show to prepare.

Ambassadors continue to assemble set, songs for Holiday Spectacular

Emily Carlisle November 10, 2018

The students in Ambassadors work towards one of their biggest goals for the year, Holiday Spectacular (Spec). This is Carmel Choir’s 27th year putting on this holiday classic. Spec showcases every choir...

Kyle Barker, lead director of Ambassadors, shows his appreciation for the Ambassadors hard work. Barker spoke of how many things the Ambassadors have on their plate at the moment.

After fall concert, Ambassadors prepare for Cabaret, more

Emily Carlisle October 17, 2018

The choir department’s fall concert was last Tuesday. Now that the fall concert is over, the Ambassadors have a much busier schedule. They plan to perform this weekend at their Cabaret show with the...

Photo caption- Gui Basso, sophomore and member of Ambassadors, jokes about what they have coming up. Basso also explained how they are working towards their goals for the upcoming weeks.

Ambassadors prepare for busy upcoming schedule

Emily Carlisle September 26, 2018

This school’s top mixed gender competitive show choir, Ambassadors is getting ready for the start of a busy season. The choir is currently focused on the upcoming fall concert, Homecoming festivities,...

Sophomore Shannon Xie works on the finishing touches of her acrylic artwork during art cWlass. She said she is extremely picky with which types of paints she uses and usually brings them from home.

Creativity takes courage: With International Arts Festival this weekend, student artists weigh whether to pursue art as career

Emily Carlisle and Grace Xu September 21, 2018

This weekend, Carmel plans to host its 21st annual Carmel International Arts Festival (CIAF). The festival will consist of over 130 juried artists, food vendors, entertainment, as well as an “Art Rocks!”...

Kyle Barker explains what the Ambassadors will be working on for the beginning of the year. Barker discussed the upcoming fall concert and a choral conference they will be attending.

Ambassadors starts the busy year

Emily Carlisle September 4, 2018

Ambassadors, CHS’s top mixed competitive show choir began preparing for the year ahead during the summer when they went to a camp called Kirkwood in Wilmington, Ohio for their annual retreat. At Kirkwood,...

Kyle Barker, associate director and leader of Ambassadors, talks about Ambassadors busy schedule with associate director, Kathrine Kouns (unseen). Barker talked about the upcoming ISSMA competition.

Ambassadors continues to prepare for choral competitions

April 26, 2018

For the next two weeks, the Ambassadors will be very busy as they finalize their set for a state wide competition known as ISSMA on April 28, according to Kyle Barker, associate director and leader of...

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.

Competition season for Ambassadors comes to a close

March 7, 2018

According to Kyle Barker, associate director and leader of Ambassadors, the choir does a total of four competitions during its season, three of which are already finished. The show choir has its biggest...

Ambassadors prepare for upcoming competitions

February 14, 2018

According to Kyle Barker, associate choral director and leader of Ambassadors, competition season is getting close for those students, who had a parent preview on Feb. 12. He said, “I’m just ready...

Holiday Spectacular performances to start this week

December 5, 2017

Holiday Spectacular, or Spec, is a series of yearly holiday performances including all of the choirs. This year marks the 26th consecutive year of Spec. It features many different styles of music from...

The Ambassadors practice their choreography in front of a mirror during afterschool rehearsal. Practicing in front of a mirror helps members match movements with each other.

Ambassadors prepares for Holiday Spec

November 14, 2017

Holiday Spectacular is drawing near as the winter months approach. All the choirs are preparing for the large showcase and dealing with the stress of the time. Ambassadors is doing the same thing they...

Ambassadors have packed year ahead of them, including fall concert on Wednesday

October 4, 2017

         The Ambassadors have their first concert of the year scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4. According to Choral Director Kyle Barker, this concert will not only feature the Ambassadors, but will...

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