Shantell Performs

This past weekend Shantell performed at the Southeast Region Music Festival. In order to participate in this elite choir hundreds of youth throughout the region gathered at the University of Arizona to audition in January. Each student chose and prepared a solo and then sightread before a judge. Only 25 vocalists were chosen for each voice part and so it was a great honor to be selected. Winning not only allows them to participate in the regional choir, but to also audition for the All-State Choir .

This is Shantell's first experience auditioning with her voice and she did amazingly well. As a Freshman she placed 6th in the region. Kudos Shantell!!!

The concert was amazing! What a wonderful opportunity it was for these young men and women to work under the direction of Dr. David Lunt, former director of Choral Activities at Eastern Arizona College. Not only was he full of energy, enthusiasm and love for music but he had wonderful words of wisdom and encouragement for the kids as well. The program began with the choir singing Consecrate The Place and Day. This was performed in surround sound with the choir encircling the audience. The effect was incredible. The end of the performace was just as spectacular with the choir singing the magnificent piece, Battle Hymn of the Republic. Our whole family enjoyed being together and we couldn't help but laugh as Brigitta sat and conducted the choir right along with Dr. Lunt.

Pictures were not allowed during the performance, however I was able to take a few outside of the auditorium under great protest from everyone.

Shantell and her niece, Tatianna

Shantell and Brigitta with their niece, Arianna