IRMO –Members of the Irmo High School Concert Choir performed in New York City on March 16 at Carnegie Hall. The 23 students performed in Kyle Pederson’s “A Vision Unfolding”. The students joined roughly 170 singers from around the country to perform the work about social justice.
Charlotte-area conductor Kenny Potter led this talented group. Irmo High School senior Sophie Johnson-Distefano auditioned and was selected to be among a solo group for the performance.
Irmo High School International School for the Arts students who performed included Ava Alsup, Baylie Batchelor, Anasia Bryant, Summer Daniels, Jonas Dillon-Sauer, Taylor Ellis, Chloe Erwin, Emmalyn Grant, Isabella Howe, Liana Joseph, Danielle Lawrence, Malia Lewis, Abby Mazzei, Ciara Moorer, Jacob Quinones, Jayden Samuels, Meadow Sapienza-Chaney, Khloe Seabrooks, Cherish Taylor, Christiana Valdez, Zerachiel Valdez and Viviana Zavala.
As part of the trip, students attended a showing of the Lion King on Broadway and enjoyed a Meet and Greet with cast member Ezekiel McCall. Students were blown away by the production and appreciated the experience as many are involved in musicals produced at the school through the arts magnet school.
“I’m so proud of our students,” Irmo High School Choral Director Frank Turner said. “They worked hard to prepare a 35 minute piece of music, while preparing for so many other obligations: All-State Chorus, Concert Performance Assessments, Mamma Mia, sports, etc. Even still, they did it all with grace, professionalism, and pride for our school. Kenny Potter, the Carnegie Hall performance conductor, found me after the dress rehearsal to personally commend Irmo’s preparation and enthusiasm.”
