‘Good ratings’ for YHS music groups

Yosemite High School report

 

The Yosemite High School Chamber Singers and Treble Ensemble recently participated in a Choral Festival at California State University, Fresno and came home with “good ratings,” according to Tony Mowrer, YHS music teacher, who said he was “very pleased” with the students.

The Chamber Singers, a group of 18 students with prior music experience, earned a rank of 1-, which Mr. Mowrer says, translates to an A-.

The Treble Ensemble, composed of 14 girls, most of whom are beginning students, earned a rank of 2+, or a B+.

More than 24 schools participated in the two-day event, which featured classical music. Groups were scored from 1 to 5 with 1 being the best. “Our scores were really pretty good,” Mr. Mowrer said, adding that most of the schools were bigger than YHS.

Schools came from throughout the valley to the competition and also from as far away as Compton and Stockdale. Judges were all college or university choral directors.

The Chamber Singers and Treble Ensemble have a number of holiday performances scheduled for various community organizations and events. The entire YHS music department, including choral and instrumental, will perform at a winter concert December 12 and 13.