Choral+Programs,+Events,+and+Performances

Directions: List school years from most recent to less recent. List the full school year (ex. 2008-2009). Hit enter and list any programs, events, or performances that took place and the group that performed. List dates if applicable. **CITE EVERYTHING!**

2008-2009 (Miki Wright, Director) Concert Choir performed with the Dick Goodwin Jazz Quintet in a Veterans' Day Program Celebrating the signing of the Armistice in WWI (November 6, 2008). Choral Department sang for the Gilbert Community Carol Lighting (November, 2008). Choral Department Winter Concert (December 11, 2008). Concert Choir performed for the Lexington County Council Meeting (lead the pledge and National Anthem) (February 10, 2009).

2007-2008 (Miki Wright, Director)

2006-2007 (Miki Wright, Director)

2005-2006 (Rachel Moore, Director)

2004-2005 (Rachel Moore, Director) MidAmerica Productions Carnegie Hall Performance - see attached file

2003-2004 (Rachel Moore, Director)

2002-2003 (Rachel Moore, Director) Madrigal Dinner, select seniors sang in the Governor's carol lighting (Gilbertine-2003 page 127)

1999-2000 (Rachel Moore, Director) Christmas Concert, Spring Bahama Chorus Cruise (Gilbertine - 2000 page 76 and 77)

1998-1999 (Rachel Moore, Director)

1997-1998 (Rachel Moore, Director)

1996-1997 (Rachel Moore, Director)

1995-1996 (Rachel Moore, Director)

1994-1995 (Rachel Moore, Director)

1994-1995 The Choir planned to perform in Nashville TN.

1993-1994 (Camille Jones, Director) The Choir performed in the following places: Fort Jackson, GES, Community churches

1990-1991 (Camille Jones, Director) Choir performed in the following places: Columbiana Mall, Fort Jackson, Sing-A-Thon, GES

1989-1990 (Camille Jones, Director) Choir performed in the following places: Nursing homes, youth homes, Fort Jackson, Beach Music Show, Carowinds

//Friends Are Friends Forever// was sung for graduation.
 * 1988-1989 (No Chorus was offered this year)**

Lexington District One Fine Arts Festival - Dutch Square Mall GES, Boiling Springs Methodist Church, community clubs, organizations "Christmas Time!" and "A Spring Concert" were presented in the GES cafetorium.
 * 1987-1988 (Grayson Wright, Director)**

//** 1988 Chorus during Christmas Concert **// //A Salute to the Twenties// was the featured medley complete with choreography. Outstanding Chorus Students were Leah Bailes (7th grade) Janet Hall and Ronda Kearse (8th grade), and Jami Craps (9-12th grade). //It's Hard to Say Goodbye// was sung at graduation as a farewell tribute to all GHS choral students who studied with Mrs. Wright.

Carowinds Choral Festival Lexington District One Fine Arts Festival - Dutch Square Mall Community clubs, organizations, and churches
 * 1986-87 (Grayson Wright, Director)**


 * // Chorus Room Portable moved to the center of campus. //**

Because the GHS Auditorium had been demolished for campus renovations, the GHS Christmas chorus concert, "Memories of Christmas," was presented in the Gilbert Elementary School Cafetorium by the choruses and the girls' ensemble: Helen Hood, Michelle Mishoe, Sherri Black, Denise Gunter, Jennifer Cartin, Betsy Miano. Sherri Black was the student director, and Michelle Mishoe was the student accompanist. The spring concert was held at GES and featured choruses and the girls' ensemble along with the mixed choruses. //American Pop// concluded the concert and was totally choreographed. Outstanding Chorus Students for the year were Ronda Kearse (7th grade), Greg Miller (8th grade), and Sherri Black (9-12th grade). The chorus sang //Flying Free// for graduation.

All State Chorus - Jennifer Cartin Lexington District One Fine Arts Festival - Dutch Square Mall GES, Gilbert Rotary Club Christmas Meeting, Community organizations and churches
 * 1985-1986 (Grayson Wright, Director)**


 * //1986 Chorus//**

//Home for the Holidays// was the featured medley of the Christmas Concert which was presented in the old GHS Auditorium for the last time. Sherri Black and Jennifer Cartin were student directors, and Michelle Mishoe was accompanist. Along with the mixed choruses, the concert featured the girls' ensemble and the mixed ensemble. "This Could Be ... The Night!" was the name of the Talent Show, and chorus student Sherri Black sang the //Theme from"Ice Castles."// The big finale of the spring concert was //Hooray for Hollywood!,// and //From Sea to Shining Sea// was the graduation song.

Farm City Week Breakfast Lexington District One Fine Arts Festival - Dutch Square Mall Irmo Invitational Choral Festival Woodmen of the World, West Columbia Gilbert Baptist Church, USC, Community clubs, organizations, and churches "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" was presented in the GHS Auditorium at Christmas and featured mixed choruses, girls' ensemble and men's ensemble. After Christmas the chorus performed at Dutch Square for the district Fine Arts Festival. A picture from this performance was published in the district's Annual Report, but labeled as singers from Lexington High School (see photo below). Later, the chorus sponsored the Talent Show, Faces Going Places! The girls' ensemble (Jan Caughman, Lesia Smith, Cindy Smith, Sherri Black, Greta Jones, Sonys Burkett, Belinda Foster, Angie Ricard, Tari Thornton, and Jennifer Cartin) and the men's ensemble (Doug Addy, James Smith, Brett Reeder, Jami Craps, Ricky Pound, Tim Johnson, Mikell Wallace, and Jimmy Mosley) both performed. //American Pop// was the spring medley, and Sonya Burkett was the student assistant.
 * 1984-1985 (Grayson Wright, Director)**

SC Honors All State Chorus - Suzanne Reeder, Alan Tompkins, Mike Addy SC All State Chorus - Renee Clamp Irmo Invitational Choral Tournament (//Honor and Glory, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Rhythm of Life, On the Sunnyside of the Street//) Lander Invitational Chroal Festival //(Hey for the Dancing, I Will Arise, America Our Heritage// - comments only) Carowinds Choral Festival (//Hey, for the Dancing, I Will Arise, America Our Heritage// - Excellent rating). Community clubs, organizations, and churches The chorus sang "Honor and Glory" and "Tambur" for Open House in November. "A Christmas Celebration 1983" was presented in December and featured the girls' ensemble. During the second semester the chorus sponsored the talent show, "It's Showtime!" The Spring concert was dedicated to a choral student, Alan Tompkins, who was severely injured in a car wreck earlier that spring. Alan was a SC Honors All State Chorus student and an outstanding trumpeter with the GHS band. The concert featured the medley //Twentiana// and featured a men's quartet. Student assistants were Suzanne Reeder and Sonya Burkett. Outstanding Chorus Students were Suzanne Reeder and Lisa Heslewood for 9-12th grade. Student accompanist for the 7-8th grade choruses was Michelle Mishoe. //An American Trilogy// was sung for graduation.
 * 1983-1984 (Grayson Wright, Director)**

Carowinds Music Festival - (//Cantate Domino, With A Voice of Singing// - Excellent rating) Community clubs, organizations, and churches The chorus presented a musical program to parents and the community for Open House in November. They also sang at Lexington County Hospital in observance of Arbor Day. "Christmas Through Music" concert was presented jointly with the GHS Band in December and featured the Christmas portion of the //Messiah// by Handel. The girls' ensemble (Suzanne Reeder, Christie Sox, Patsy Lane, Annette Dantzler, Greta Jones, Angie Ricard, Nan Rikard, April Amick) and girls' sextet (Suzanne Reeder, Christie Sox, Patsy Lane, Annette Dantzler, Nan Rikard, April Amick) also performed along with the mixed choruses. The chorus also presented the //Messiah// at Saxe-Gotha Presbyterian Church. During second semester the chorus sponsored the annual talent show, "Beach Bash 1983," which included the girls' ensemble, a girls' trio and a vocal duet by various choral students. Students sang for the Jr. Beta Club Induction Service. A Spring Concert included presentations from the girls' ensemble and the men's chorus. Student accompanist was Suzanne Reeder. Co-Presidents - Nan Rikard, Annette Dantzler; Co-Vice-Presidents - Suzanne Reeder, Lori Heslewood; Co-Secretaries- Lisa Heslewood, John Reeder; Co-Treasurers - Ricky Pound, April Amick; Co-Parliamentarians - Sonya Burkett, Nicky Blackhurst; Librarian - Nan Rikard. Students entered their first choral competition, i.e. Carowinds Choral Festival. //Flying Free// was sung at graduation and became a favorite of many choral students for future commencement exercises.
 * 1982-1983 (Grayson Wright, Director)**

SC All State Chorus - Debby Kyzer (see Alumni stories for a memory) Community clubs and organizations, i.e. Rotary Club, Lion's Club In November the chorus gave a musical program for Open House. During December, they presented "Alleluia Concert" which included Billy Crout and Alan Tompkins on trumpet duet for one of the songs. The girls' ensemble, girls' sextet, and girls' chorus were featured on this concert in addition to the mixed choruses. The annual talent show was sponsored by the chorus and featured the local country band, Southern Charm. The Spring Concert featured a men's quartet, girls' ensemble, girls' chorus, and a girls' sextet (pictured below - Jan Nell Hall, Suzanne Reeder, Susan Wallace, Annette Dantzler (absent), Debby Kyzer, Mary Beth Peery). Chorus officers included: Presidents - Jan Nell Hall, Lori Heslewood; Vice-Presidents - Hilda Ricard, Mandy Crouch; Secretaries - Nancy Brock, Mary Umbarger; Treasurers - Suzanne Reeder, Pam Cook; Reporters - Lisa Heslewood, Debby Kyzer; and Parliamentarian - Bo Barton. Student accompanist was Suzanne Reeder. The chorus sang //Haunting Melody// and //A Closing Prayer// for graduation.
 * 1981-1982 (Grayson Wright, Director)**
 * //Sonya Burkett competes in the annual talent show.//**

SC All State Chorus - Jan Nell Hall Solo and Ensemble Festival - Girls' Sextet (//Ave Maria// by Arcadelt - II+ rating) Chaperone Barbara Reeder ordering lunch after Solo and Ensemble Festival. //** Community clubs, organizations, and churches The Christmas Concert,"What Does Christmas Mean To You," was narrated by the late Ronnie Price who was a friend of the chorus. Along with the mixed choruses, the girls' ensemble was featured. The girls' ensemble also sang for the Dedication Ceremony of the Historical Marker for the Revolutionary Skirmish Near Juniper Springs. The chorus sang a musical program in celebration of American Education Week for Open House. In May "Springtime Melody" was presented for the public which featured a girls' ensemble and girls' chorus in addition to the mixed choruses. The Chorus also sponsored the second annual talent show, "Paradise Theatre," which featured the student duo Clifton and Stanley Haltiwanger and the infamous April Amick. A girls' ensemble sang for the Jr. Beta Club Installation program. April Amick sang for the 8th grade Recognition Day and Shannon Smith played a piano solo. The girls' ensemble sang for graduation, i.e. //Tomorrow// and //Sometimes//.
 * 1980-1981 (Grayson Wright, Director)**
 * // Jan Nell Hall - GHS All State Chorus Member //**
 * // Mary Beth Peery awaiting departure for Solo and ensemble Festival. //**

SC Honors All State Chorus - Tommy Price, Marty Amick SC All State Chorus - Laura Peery Community clubs, organizations, and churches The chorus presented a musical program for Open House in celebration of American Education Week. The Christmas concert involved the elementary and high school choruses since K-12 was housed on one campus. The high school portion included a girls' sextet (Carol Clamp, Mary Paige, Laura Peery, Jan Nell Hall, Debby Kyzer, Becky Martin) and a girls' ensemble ( Sherri Galloway, Carol Clamp, Mary Paige, Jan Nell Hall, Laura Peery, Mary Umbarger, Debby Kyzer, Becky Martin). The chorus sponsored its first Talent Show. The Spring concert involved the high school and the elementary school choruses again. //Highlights from "Grease"// was the featured medley. Graduation music was provided by the mixed chorus and men's chorus.
 * 1979-1980 (Grayson Wright, Director)**
 * // Tommy Price, Marty Amick, Laura Peery - GHS All State Chorus Members //**


 * // Our classroom - Chorus Portable //**
 * // Solfege hand signals - fundamentals for sight reading //**

1978-1979 Choral Club went to Carowinds (Gilbertine page 96-97)

1977-1978 GHS Choir Performed for WOLO-TV

1974-1975 First girls Ensemble (Gilbertine-1975-p81)

1972-1973 Open House Concert, Christmas Program, & Spring Concert(Gilbertine 1973, p.23)

1961-1963 Open House in November Christmas Program Spring Fesival in April (Information from Gilbertine-1962 page 60)

1958-1959 Christmas Program Open house

1950-1951 Annual Recital Night - April 19, 1951

1946-1947 No awards mentioned in yearbook (Gilbertine1947,p.26)

1940-1941 Chapel program Christmas program Brief concert at Newberry College Staging of the operetta, "Miss. Polly's Patchwork Quilt"