New Officers and Leaders Announced May 24, 2009
The new Officers and Section Leaders for 2009-2010 have been selected. Next year is a big year for MHS Chorus, and these students will be helping lead us to new places, as well as higher levels of performing excellence.

OFFICERS AND LEADERS 2009-2010
President - Enoch Eyim-Danquah
Vice President - Tantigra Thames
Business Manager - Ashley Anderson
Secretaries - Laura Rivera-Sierra, Sierra Accius
Treasurer - Ashley Pitt
Librarians - Angel Guppy, Daricka Dean
Historians - Daricka Dean, Alexandra Valentin
Uniform Manager - Sierra Accius

Soprano Section Leaders - Ashley Anderson (Head), Karleeta Williamson
Alto Section Leaders - Tantigra Thames (Head), Champhiona Haye
Tenor Section Leaders - Joshua Mattocks (Head), Enoch Eyim-Danquah
Bass Section Leader - Andrew Lecky

Solos and Varsity Singers go to States May 6, 2009
On April 28, the Varsity Singers and 2 soloists, Enoch Eyim-Danquah and Hope Williams, participated in the 2009 State Music Peformance Assessment (MPA) festival, hosted by the Florida Vocal Association, at Coral Gables United Methodist Church.

Varsity Singers performed a program of 3 songs: Sing Me to Heaven by Daniel Gawthrop, Two Japanese Proverbs by Gary Kent Walth, and Bach (again) - Come Sweet Death by J.S. Bach, arranged by Rhonda Sandberg. They were judged by a prestigious panel of experienced Choral Directors, and received and on-stage clinic following their performance. This is a great step in the progress of the Choral Program, and all should be proud of making State MPA. This is the first time in 4 years a choir from Miramar HS has attained this level of performance excellence, and will not be the last.

Enoch and Hope performed 2 songs each for their solo judge: Dr. Stephen Ng from Stetson University. Following their performances, Dr. Ng worked with both students to try and give them new ideas that will help improve their voices and technical skill level in the future.

Congratulations to all singers! This was a great experience for all, and one that we anxiously look forward to repeating, and improving, next year.

Results
Varsity Singers - Straight Good's (comparable to Superiors at District MPA)
Enoch Eyim-Danquah - Excellent
Hope Williams - Good

District MPA a success! March 20, 2009
On March 19th, the Concert Choir and Varsity Singers participated in the annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA) for Choruses, hosted by the Florida Vocal Association, at Dillard High School. The Choirs performed 2 songs each and were judged on an extensive list of performance standards. Additionally, both choirs "sight-read" music, to demonstrate their technical musicianship. Both the stage performance and the Sight Reading were adjudicated by judges who have achieved high standards of musical performance and education throughout their careers. Congratulations to all students who participated, and made this a memorable experience for all.

Results
Concert Choir - On-Stage rating: Excellent, Sight Reading rating: Superior
Varsity Singers - On-stage rating: Superior, Sight Reading rating: Superior

Congratulations to Varsity Singers! The Superior rating on stage qualifies this ensemble to go to State MPA, held April 27-29 in Coral Gables. Check back for updates, and performance times as the date nears.

For Recordings of both groups, and more, go to the Recordings page

Students Perform for Solo and Ensemble MPA February 6, 2009
On February 6th, MHS Chorus students participated in the annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA) for Solos and Ensembles, hosted by the Florida Vocal Association, at Everglades High School. Soloists sang 2 songs of contrasting styles, accompanied on piano by Mr. Eric Firestone, Choral Director at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School. 2 students, Enoch Eyim-Danquah and Hope Williams, earned a rating of Superior, and will be participating in State Solo and Ensemble MPA in late April.
Additionally, the Varsity Singers sang as an ensemble (classified by FVA as a group of 18 or more students, without conductor). Departing slightly from their normal performance standards, and were evaluated as a Jazz Ensemble.

Congratulations to all students who participated on a job well done.

Results
Enoch Eyim-Danquah - Superior
Hope Williams - Superior
Tiffanny Samuels - Excellent
Jah'Ani Duncan - Excellent
Joshua Mattocks - Excellent
Varsity Vocalists - Excellent

MHS Chorus Student makes All-State! November 30, 2008
12 Students from the MHS Chorus participated in annual tests to make the 2009 All-State Choirs. After 2 rounds of tests, Tiffanny Samuels earned a ranking as the #4 singer on her part (Alto 2) in Broward County, and with it a place in the 9-12 SATB mixed chorus, the top vocal chorus at All-State. Tiffanny is the first students from Miramar High School to earn a place as an All-State singer since 2006. As a member of this chorus, Tiffanny participated with 350 of the top choral singer in preparing an intense and diverse musical program. Additionally, these students were afforded the incredible opportunity to work with Dr. Anton Armstrong, the Director of Choral Activities at St. Olaf College. To find out more about Dr. Armstrong, click HERE

Congratulations to Tiffanny on her outstanding achievement. To hear the songs from the All-State Concert Chorus, click HERE