Several District Five students performed at the SC Music Educators Association All State Choir weekend at Winthrop University February 27 – March 1.
Students selected to participate include: Aishani Banerjee (Chapin Middle), Baylie Batchelor (Irmo High), Anasia Bryant (Irmo High), Elijah Drum (Chapin High), Mackenzie Gable (Chapin High), Kyle Houston (Dutch Fork High), Sophie Johnson-Distefano (Irmo High), Liana Joseph (Irmo High), Madi Miller (Chapin Middle), Jayden Samuels (Irmo High), Meadow Sapienza-Chaney (Irmo High), Sidney Shepard (Chapin High), Elijah Strole (Irmo High), Cherish Taylor (Irmo High), and Christiana Valdez (Irmo High).
These students auditioned in November and were selected to represent their school and district. Students worked with clinicians Dr. Nicholaus Cummins (Mississippi State University), Dr. Marques Garrett (University of North Texas) and Dr. Alison Mann (Walton High School, GA) during the event.
Irmo High School Choral Director Frank Turner said, “I’m very proud of our students who performed beautifully and showcased the highest level of musicianship and professionalism throughout the weekend.”
