Jeff Rice, Director

Jannifer Rice, Associate Director

Caleb Overstreet, Assistant Director

www.midwaypantherchoir.org

Choir Solo and Ensemble success; 85 singers advance to State.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 19th, 2021: On Thursday, February 25th and Saturday, February 26th, students from Midway High School Choir competed in the local and UIL Solo and Ensemble competitions. On Thursday, 129 singers earned a Division 1 ‘Superior” rating on their class 2 or 3 Solo or Ensemble. Additionally, 21 more singers earned a Division 2 “Excellent” rating on their class 2 or 3 Solo or Ensemble.

Saturday’s official UIL contest saw 50 singers earn a Division 1 “Superior” rating on their class 1 solo, which qualifies them to advance to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Also, 35 students earned Division 1 “Superior” ratings on their class 1 ensemble, also advancing them to TSSEC. Additionally, 12 more soloists earned a Division 2 “Excellent” rating on their class 1 solo. TSSEC will be held virtually at the end of May.

Midway Choir sees great success at these events due to our wonderful Voice Teachers. A special thank you to Julianne Best, David Guess, and Tina Hays. Additionally, our fabulous accompanists who spent many hours preparing students – Jonathan Pinto, Lydia Bratcher, and Nancy Bales. Our successes are because of you!

Class 1 Solo, Superior Rating, Advancing to State
Almand, DevriCalhoun, NakiyahDubois, WillHolden, LeahMelichar, AshlynPorcare, HannahSomers, Wyatt
Ayers, AlissaClevenger, AvaElikan, MarekJones, KatyMiller, JessaRhodes, RebeccaTrujillo, Reyna
Ayers, JonathanColey, ClaireForbis, KalebKearney, StephanieNewman, VansonRiley, ShariahVillarrial, Meredith
Baish, MayceeConaway, AlexGarrett, WalkerKedersha, DrewOdajima, GraysonSain, OliviaWade, Langston
Barbur, ElianaDelk, SarahGreener, MadelineKing, AbbeyOrtega, IrisShultz, ScottWatts, Evan
Borgald, ParkerDougherty, TyneGunn, Mary ClaireLankford, BrooklynPietsch, JennaSingletary, HarperWilhite, Rena Evelyn
Burns, BellaDrew, MackenzieHelton, ShepLondenberg, GracePittman, JoEllenSmyers, SamYoung, Carrigan
Burns, Clara
Class 1  Ensemble, Superior Rating, Advancing to State
Sain, OliviaTruong, HauDelk, SarahSmyers, SamKazaoka, SierraColey, ClaireDubois, Will
Calhoun, NakiyahJackson, KelenTrujillo, ReynaSmith, RileyDougherty, TyneOrtega, IrisSingletary, Harper
Minard, MollyPittman, JoEllenBurns, ClaraBlinn-Forbis, KalebPietsch, JennaGunn, Mary ClaireShultz, Scott
Pena, IsabellaChau, CalleighPorcare, HannahBorgwald, ParkerMiller, JessaYoung, CarriganAyers, Jonathan
Wade, LangstonBarbur, ElianaTellez, IsabelleLondenberg, GraceVillarrial, MeredithHelton, ShepWatts, Evan
Class 1 Solo, Excellent Rating
Clark, JackDenegall, AngelaEvans, RyannInman, ChloeMichalewicz, KileyOyler, KatrielPlaskett, Katie
Crain, GarrettDoss, NoahFischer, JacksonMaupin, Ellie
Class 2 or 3 Solo, Superior Rating
Armstrong, CooperDavis, MorganHarris, ColeMathis, CollinMyers, LaurenRockford, GabrielleSteakley, Maggie
Benton, JudeDayringer ShelbyIngram, IvyMcKeever, ZoeNesmith, LiamRollins, TremayneStoner, Rachel
Canuetson, ZaneDuong, StacyKhoury, SarahMedlock, TatumOrtiz, SavannahRyden, EvieStringham, Stephanie
Castle, ClaytonGraham, JudeKosier, ShaidennMiller, KanonPadilla, HannahSchmidt, MichelleTruong, Hien
Chau, CalleighGreathouse, EmilyLoomis, SusanMillerick, GavinPena, MiaSchwakhofer, MichaelWagner, Aryana
Christian, EthanGrosz, Ella KateLugo, GabeMoreno, Dajia-RaePierce, HadleeSeeger, StevenYoung, Ryker
Curtiss, HeatherGulley, MiaLutz, WillMorphis, GarrettRankin, JadenSingletary, Abbott
Class 2 or 3 Ensemble, Superior Rating
Almand, DevriConaway, AlexHaygood, AddisonMatus, HaleyNewman, TristanRockford, GabrielleSteakley, Maggie
Armstrong, CooperDavis, MorganHendon, JaxsonMcCreery, CadenceOrtiz, SavannahRollins, TremayneStoner, Rachel
Ayers, AlissaDilllingham, RandonHolden, LeahMcKeever, ZoeOyler, KatrielRyden, EvieStringham, Stephanie
Baker, AmandaDoss, NoahIngram, IvyMedlock, TatumPadilla, HannahSchmidt, MichelleSvoboda, Ann Marie
Barnum, JoshEvans, RyannKaiser, Ava PaigeMeldrum, TobyPena, MiaSchrader, ColeTruong, Hien
Benton, JudeGomez, AnnaKhoury, SarahMelton, EthanPierce, HadleeSchwakhofer, MichaelWagner, Aryana
Canuetson, ZaneGraham, JudeKosier, ShaidennMiller, KanonPittman, JoEllenSeeger, StevenWalker, Olivia
Castle, ClaytonGreathouse, EmilyLondon, GechairiMillerick, GavinProctor, GeneSincerney, LaurenWeaver, Brinley
Chau, CalleighGreener, MadelineLoomis, SusanMoore, JacePullin, CadeSingletary, AbbottWilder, Mikeah
Chavez, DaveGrosz, Ella KateLugo, GabeMorphis, GarrettRankin, JadenSmith, JennaWitt, Aidan
Christian, EthanGulley, MiaLutz, WillMyers, LaurenRieger, MadelynSomers, WyattYoung, Ryker
Clark, JackHarris, ColeMathis, CollinNesmith, Liam
Class 2 or 3 Solo, Excellent Rating
Ayala, JimenaGomez, AnnaLloyd, MyahMeldrum, TobyNewman, TristanSmith, JennaWeaver, Brinley
Baker, AmandaHaygood, AddisonMatus, HaleyMelton, EthanPullin, CadeSvoboda, Ann MarieWilder, Mikeah
Chavez, DaveKaiser, Ava PaigeMcCreery, CadenceMoore, JaceRieger, MadelynWalker, OliviaWitt, Aidan