Following a rigorous audition process, 81 middle school students from St. Vrain Valley Schools have been selected to participate in the prestigious Colorado All State Middle School Choir (CMASC), making St. Vrain Valley the highest-performing district in the state.
Students from 10 St. Vrain middle schools account for 15% of the 546 total students selected for the choir from across Colorado. Out of the 186 St. Vrain students who auditioned, an impressive 45% were accepted into the All State Choir, surpassing the state average acceptance rate of 35%. This achievement demonstrates the exceptional talent of St. Vrain Valley students and their high level of proficiency in music and performing arts.
The choir, open to seventh and eighth graders, provides students an opportunity to showcase their musical talents alongside top middle school singers in the state in one of three elite ensembles: Triplo, Mescolare, and Cambiato. Students will rehearse at a two-day festival in Denver under the direction of elite clinicians from around the country. The event culminates with a public concert at the 5,000-seat Bellco Theater on Friday, February 9, at 7 p.m.
“I am so excited for such a large number of St. Vrain students to experience singing alongside the best middle school choir students in the state,” said Janay Bird, Fine Arts Coordinator for St. Vrain Valley Schools. “The opportunity to learn from such acclaimed clinicians is a once in a lifetime experience, especially for students in this age group. Their acceptance emphasizes the passion, dedication, and knowledge that our teachers pour into our students daily, and the strong work ethic of these students.”