Brentwood school still loves choir

Times Reporter 

 

Each year students from the Brentwood Choir take part in the Alberta Choral Federation’s Alberta Children’s Choir (ACC) annual performance. Normally the students make their way up to Edmonton for the show, but this year, thanks to continually growing interest, the ACC has now split into Northern and Southern divisions. The Southern Alberta Children’s Choir (SACC) was held in Calgary Feb. 7 to 9. Thirteen students from Brentwood School, and two from Crowther Memorial Junior High, participated in this year’s event. 

We asked each of the students the same two questions, the first being what was your favourite part about being involved with the SACC?

“Performing and singing, having fun and enjoying the songs,” said Tristan Payne. 

“My favourite part was I made a lot of friends that I feel I could be myself around them,” said Sarabeth Hillis. 

“The learning and the singing and the music. I also really liked our conductor, she was so much fun, and she transformed (us) and I could really see the difference in our sound,” said Kaytlyn Thompson.

“Our conductor, she was funny. Also some of the songs were really fun,” said Josh Kennedy. 

“Being able to share music with others,” Rebecca Hillis. 

“I liked the songs we sang and meeting new people,” Kiara Puttick.

“Having fun with my friends and singing fun songs,” Laura Saden. 

“I got to let people be happy and enjoy the gift of living, love and laughter,” Megan Mertz. 

“A bunch of things, but mostly the music. I really, really like the songs. My favourite song was Leisure,” said Darah Clarke. 

“I like to meet all the other kids, and I loved to sing the hard songs,” said Makayla Cody. 

“I love practicing the songs with my mom. I also liked singing all day long, it was amazing,” said Kenna Drydale 

Madeline Hvingelby’s favourite parts were the songs and the music.  

The second question the students were asked is why they like choir. 

“I like choir because I like to go to Drumheller or Edmonton to sing against other choirs,” said Cody.  

“I could sing all I wanted and not be judged,” said Sarabeth Hillis. 

“I love choir because it gives you a chance to hear new voices and make new friends. I also love it because of the music and the singing, I just absolutely love to sing,” said Thompson. 

“I love any type of music from jazz and pop and country et cetera. Music is everything to me, if there was no music life would be boring. I like choir because it soothes the mind and is very relaxing and entertaining for the audience,” said Mertz. 

“Because you feel the songs when singing. You feel songs, emotions and it’s fun to sing,” said Payne. 

“I like going to choir because it is a choice. I like learning new songs, I love performing at festivals and concerts,” said Drydale. 

The rest of the students all agreed that a love for singing, learning new songs and making new friends is why they all like choir.