All-State 2014

January has been a very busy month for me and my students!!  2.5 days after our return from Christmas break, I accompanied three of my students to Tampa where they participated in the 2014 All-State Chorus. Rehearsals began at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning and they performed with several hundred of the top singers from across the state of Florida on Saturday evening.  It was a whirlwind trip, but well worth it!

Five students represented Fletcher High School at All-State this year.  We had 1 student in the All-State Women's Chorus, 2 students in the All-State Concert Chorus, 1 student in the All-State Symphonic Band and 1 student in the All-State Symphonic Orchestra.

Mr. Maerkl and I are extremely proud of these individuals.  They are great kids who are dedicated to their craft and an absolute joy to teach.  Congratulations to each of you!!  You are so deserving of this honor!!

Dining in downtown Tampa

Ellie, Mrs. Tamburrino, Sara, Jack

After the concert

Mr. Maerkl (Director of Bands), Jack, Sara, DJ, Ellie

and Mrs. Tamburrino (Director of Choral Studies)

Until next time...