FROM MICHAEL BIRD
TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DIRECTOR
The show choirs of Tallassee High School had another great weekend, this time at the Southern Showcase in Opelika.
Keep in mind, we are the smallest school to participate in these events – most are 7A and 6A size high schools. This made it even more amazing that we had a student recognized in a very special way!
Sarah Jane Patterson of Tallassee Voltage was “Best Soloist” Grand Champion at the competition!
Tallassee Voltage won 2nd Place in the Small Mixed category.
SMALL MIXED CHOIR RESULTS:
(1) Chelsea High School “Out of the Blue”
(2) Tallassee High School “Voltage” [Directors: Kelley Hill & Michael Bird; Choreographers: Megan Watkins Schaffner & Santana Shelton Houston]
(3) Pell City High School “ShowStoppers”
MEN’S DIVISION RESULTS:
(1) Auburn High School “Men at Work”
(2) Tift County High School “Tiftosterone”
(3) Tallassee High School “Gold Edition” [Director: Michael Bird; Choreographer: Amanda Norfleet Glasscock]
WOMEN’S DIVISION RESULTS:
(1) Auburn High School “Elan”
(2) Enterprise High School “Esprit”
(3) Homewood High School “Nexus”
* Tallassee “Divas” were in 6th place. [Director: Kelley Hill; Choreographer: Santana Shelton Houston]
Voltage is performing a 1980s glam rock show.
“Turn Up the Radio” by Autograph
“You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi
“I Hate Myself for Loving You” by Joan Jett
“Alone” by Heart
“Any Way You Want It” by Journey
“The Final Countdown” by Europe
Gold Edition has a ‘home’ themed show.
“King of the Road” by Roger Miller
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
“Home Sweet Home” by Motley Crue
“The Letter” by Joe Cocker
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Divas have a theme of ‘Viva la Diva!’.
“Can’t Stop Dancin’” by the Captain and Tennille
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
“Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
“Express Yourself” by Madonna
“Toxic” by Britney Spears
“Telephone” by Lady Gaga
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyonce
These three show choirs are but a part of our music program at Tallassee High School. 206 students from all parts of the school participate in Choir and Band at THS.
