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Mackensie Mitchell Wins Art Award
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5/16/2013
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Senior Mackensie Mitchell has been named a winner in the Southern Teachers Agency Calendar Contest. Over 400 entries from the region were submitted. The Southern Teachers Agency academic calendar features students’ artwork depicting the schools they attend. They focus on distinctive, recognizable architectural features of a campus structure building, or buildings.
The calendar celebrates southern independent schools and their talented students.
Mackensie created a scratchboard image of "The Hut" for her submission. She not only gets the honor of her artwork being published in the calendar, but also received a $50 gift Certificate to Blick Art Supplies to further her artistic journey.
 
Pictured above left: Mackensie and her art teacher Felicia Olds; above right: Mackensie's artwork "The Hut"
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5th & 6th Grade Art Exhibit
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5/16/2013
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On Thursday May 2, Mrs. Fricke's 5th & 6th grade art students hosted the Annual Evening of Fine Arts in the Upper School Gallery. Throughout the school year, our 5th & 6th Grade students work with various mediums and create artwork for display. This colorful exhibit is a marvelous representation of what they have learned while studying a variety of art concepts appropriate to their developmental levels.  
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"Delta Denim" Does It Again!
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5/8/2013
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Delta Denim Does It Again!
 This environmental themed art exhibition, presented by the Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope, Alabama is actually a repeat of a very successful project begun six years ago, called Delta Denim/Traveling Pants. Mrs. Fricke’s 4th grade classes created their project using the pointillism technique. Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of pure color are applied in patterns to form an image.
Students were charged with incorporation their vision of what they hold dear in our local environment - onto a pair of jeans! They were asked to think about something they loved to do, to see, to catch, or even to swim with when they were very young. They were then asked to imagine they were 88 years old, what would they hope would still be here that they could teach the next generation about? Would it be fireflies? Do they like to fish? Do they love watching flowers bloom, and planted things with a grandparent in their yard? Are they thinking of the clean waters they hope to keep the shrimp and fish healthy?
These are the questions that were posed to them. The jeans are their responses. Over 80 pair hung on display at Mobile Bay Earth Day 2013, and narrowed it down to the traveling group. The participating schools are Covenant Christian, Murphy High School, St. Paul’s, Fairhope High School, and Fairhope Rotary Youth Club.
The students are passionate about their concern for all things living, and their thoughts are put on the jeans for all to enjoy. It is always fun working on this project and hearing how many children hope to grow up and work as biologists, or veterinarians, or architects that want to preserve life the way they enjoy it now.
This project received rave reviews at its first premiere at the Earth Day Mobile Bay 2013, where thousands of people walked by the jeans handing on the clothesline, swaying in the breeze. The jeans stood out as a voice for our children, making a bold colorful statement. They delighted and surprised, and quite a few people were checking out the sizes, as if they were ready to order a pair to wear!
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AVA Art Winners
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5/3/2013
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 St. Paul's Art teacher Julie Kogon, Ann Riley Green, junior, flanked by Sarah Sternberg and Ana Koulianos, both 6th grade, and Headmaster Marty Lester.
St. Paul's students Ann Riley Green, Sarah Sternberg, and Ana Koulianos won first place in District 1 of the 2012-13 Alabama Visual Art Competition. They were honored at the awards ceremony in the state capitol and invited to a reception at the gallery of the RSA tower in Montgomery where their work was on display.
Ann Riley Green won in the high school division computer image award for her “Blazing Hot” computer image. Sarah Sternberg won in the middle school division printmaking award for her “African Mask” scratchboard. Ana Koulianos won the judges choice in the middle school division for her “Sea Creatures” watercolor.
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Winning Art Entries
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4/24/2013
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Congratulations to two St. Paul’s art students on their winning entries in the First Congressional District Art Competition.
 
Cooper Brown earned Second place for her Painting (above left) and Katherine Steadman earned Third place for her Photograph (above right). There were over 70 pieces entered for our district. There will be an awards ceremony at the Mobile Museum of Art on Sunday, April 28 from 3:30-5:00.
Felicia Olds, Art Instructor
Leigh Brown, Photography Instructor
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Wind Ensemble Receives Straight Superiors in State Contest
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3/28/2013
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On Wednesday, March 13, the St. Paul’s Wind Ensemble performed at the State Contest Festival held at Baker High school. They performed three selections for the concert part of the Festival. After playing the concert, the band moved on to sight reading where they were given 7 minutes to study (not play) a selection they had never seen. After the 7-minute study period the band was required to play the selection while a judge critiqued them. The students received straight Superior ratings from the three judges in concert and a Superior rating in sight reading. Congratulations to Treadwell Davis and the St. Paul’s Wind Ensemble!
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2013 Alabama All-State Orchestra
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3/25/2013
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The 2013 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival took place February 7-10, 2013 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The festival is open to Alabama students aged 10 (by September 1) through high school. Placement into the festival is by audition only. Audition dates and locations are organized by district.
Congratulations to the participating students for their outstanding performance!  Morgan Harrington-2nd in State in her division. James Carpenter–3rd in State in his division. Zoe Koppersmith–16th in State in her division. Gabriella Tropeano–17th in State in her division. Grace Jeon–13th in State in her new division. Satoshi Kamei–1st in State in his division. Lisee Conwell–2nd in State in her division. Anna Alford–2nd in State in her division. Justin Way–won at the district level on cello AND trumpet. Performed on trumpet where he placed 2nd place in the State in the highest division. |
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ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHAMBER STRINGS PERFORM AUSTRIA AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC
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3/18/2013
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 The St. Paul’s Episcopal School Chamber Strings from Mobile, AL departed the United States December 27, 2012 for a ten-day performance tour of Austria and the Czech Republic. The trip was presented through Music Celebrations International. While loaded with numerous sightseeing adventures the focus remained on three performance venues in Bad Ischl (outside Salzburg), Vienna, and Prague. Of particular note was the Vienna performance where the group performed in the Orangerie of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer home of Habsburgs where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri famously competed for a commission from Emperor Joseph II. Helmut Wondra, Central and Eastern Europe concert manager for MCI observed after this performance: “The young musicians from the St. Paul’s Episcopal School were not intimidated by the audience of about 300 people who came to hear see and hear them perform – in contrary: they played with much energy and passion and it seemed that the venue and the enthusiastic crowd motivated them to perform especially well. The audience was delighted by the concert and generously gave donations generated through this concert for the sake of helping the street children in Arad, Romania. Congratulations to the St. Paul’s Episcopal School Chamber Strings and to their director Holly A. Compton for the musical excellence which they have shown in Vienna. We would be happy to welcome you back!” Director Holly Compton was awarded a certificate honoring the group and marking January 2, 2013 for their contribution to the European Cultural Initiative for the Young Generation. The acknowledgement was presented by Dr. Jutta Unkart – Seifert, renowned Austrian soprano and President of the organization. The declaration states: "In the spirit of artistic excellence and intellectual engagement, you have contributed an important element to the global network of culture, peace and mutual respect between the world’s peoples. It is a necessity of our times to encourage in the younger generation a commitment to dialog. We each hold in our hearts and hand the imperative to contribute to a culture of understanding. Music, especially, speaks the clearest and most poignant language of reconciliation and every musician must be aware that he or she bears this honourable responsibility.” After the Orangerie performance, the ensemble was honored at the home of Dr. Juntta Unkart-Seifert with a lavish dinner and a lecture from Professor Kudlak, a 30 year veteran of the Vienna Philharmonic. The group also performed in Hlalhol Hall in Prague, one of the purest and most prominent art nouveau monuments of its kind. It boasts numerous original busts of directors who called Hlahlol their home base and enjoys being ranked amongst the most beloved Eastern European monuments of cultural heritage. Just outside Salzburg, the Chamber Strings performed in the spa town of Bad Ischl at Trinkhalle. The youngest of the three venues, Trinkhalle was constructed in 1928 originally as the “Soolenbadhaus” spa. Decades later it was altered and extended and has become a fixed part of cultural, and social events in the town. Director of Choirs Jody Powell accompanied the Chamber Strings throughout the trip. Mr. Powell reflected: “Two times I have had the opportunity to travel internationally with the St. Paul’s Chamber Strings. Having seen them perform in London, England in 2008-2009 at St. John’s Smith Square and the Westminster Concert Hall, where under the direction of Holly Compton, they were exquisite. Also this past Holiday Season of 2012-2013 in Austria at Bad Ischl, in the Emperor Franz Josef Hall, in Vienna in the Orangerie, and in Prague, Czech Republic at Hlahol Hall. They are disciplined and dynamic, and bring an interpretation through a various choices of music, and a stage presence beyond that usually witnessed with this age. I am proud to be a faculty member of a school that supports the Fine Arts such as this.” Despite an extensive performance agenda, the group was afforded many opportunities for tourism and to blend with the Austrian and Czech Republic cultures. Upon arrival in Munich, the group was transported to the town of Dachau and visited the Concentration Camp and Memorial Site. Salzburg sites included Mirabel Palace and Gardens, Mozart Square, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, Mozarthaus (Mozart’s Birthplace), a cable car ride up to the cities Fortress, the Salt Mines in Hallein, Mondsee church (the site of “The Sound of Music” wedding), and world famous Melk Abbey. In Vienna, the group experienced a modern interactive sound museum, Haus der Music which includes the museum of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. They toured the Ringstraube, the Imperial Palace, State Opera, Town Hall, Burgkapelle (venue for the Vienna Boys Choir), Palace Stables, Strauss Monument, and a full guided tour through Schönbrunn Palace. A visit to the Central Cemetery provided the opportunity to pay homage at the graves of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss, and the Mozart Memorial. Students and chaperones alike enjoyed a festive New Year’s Eve in Vienna, taking in all aspects of the culture including food, music, and dance. A spectacular fireworks display was captured at the stroke of midnight at Hero’s Square on the lawn of the Imperial Palace. A highlight of the Prague visit was the Dvořák museum which included his piano on which most of his compositions were written, and his viola. The guided tour also included the Charles Bridge, St. Nicholas Church, Old Town Square, Municipal House, St. Agnes Convent, the Jewish Quarter, Hradcany Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Violinist Carson Blaylock is a senior at St. Paul’s Episcopal School who has performed in numerous ensembles under Holly Compton for seven years. She shared some of her feelings after the trip: “Performing in the Orangerie of the Schönbrunn Palace is an experience which I will never forget. Knowing Mozart and Salieri engaged in a musical duel in the same room centuries ago, I felt a new sense of inspiration.” Founded by Holly Compton in 1990 in Mobile, Alabama, the St. Paul’s Episcopal School Chamber Strings perform extensively throughout Mobile, Alabama and surrounding areas. In 2001 the ensemble opened the Field Studies International Choral Festival where they made their Carnegie Hall debut. The group realized their first international exposure in 2004 with a performance in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. 2008/09 saw performances in London, England both at Westminster Central Hall and St. John’s Smith Square where they were described as: “Disciplined and dynamic, bringing an interpretation through choice of music, and a stage presence beyond that usually witnessed with this age.” The group is comprised primarily of students ranging from age 14 – 18. To enjoy more stories and photographs about St. Paul’s Episcopal School Chamber Strings performance tour of Austria and the Czech Republic, click here. (link coming soon)
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Alabama Vocal Association State Choral Assessment
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3/5/2013
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Congratulations to all of the choir, ensemble, and soloists that represented St. Paul’s at the Alabama Vocal Association’s State Choral Assessment on February 28. All received Straight Superior ratings! Congratulations to:  Large Groups
- Middle School 7th and 8th Chorus - Straight Superior rating
- Combined Women’s Chorus - Straight Superior rating
- Chamber Singers/Show Choir - Superior rating in Solo/Ensemble competition
Ensemble - Men’s Ensemble - Superior rating in Solo/Ensemble competition
Solo - Whitney Myers - Superior rating in Solo/Ensemble competition
- Emma Fontenot - Superior rating in Solo/Ensemble competition
- Laurel Williamson - Superior rating in Solo/Ensemble competition
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The 2013 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival
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3/5/2013
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The 2013 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival took place February 7-10, 2013 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The festival is open to Alabama students aged 10 (by September 1) through high school. Placement into the festival is by audition only. Audition dates and locations are organized by district.
Congratulations to the following St. Paul's Students for their fine performances! - Morgan Harrington – “First timer” placed 2nd in State in her division.
- James Carpenter – moved from 13th to 3rd in State in his division.
- Zoe Koppersmith – “First timer” placed 16th in State in her division.
- Gabriella Tropeano – “First timer” placed 17th in State in her division.
- Grace Jeon – moved up an entire division and placed 13th in State in her new division.
- Satoshi Kamei – placed 1st in State in his division.
- Lisee Conwell – placed 2nd in State in her division.
- Anna Alford – moved up an entire division and place 2nd in State in her new division.
- Justin Way – won at the district level on cello AND trumpet. Went with trumpet where he placed 2nd place in the State in the highest division.
CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Compton and her wonderful Strings Students!!!!!
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Chamber Singers Perform with Mobile Symphony Orchestra
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12/12/2012
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On December 1 and 2, the St. Paul's Chamber Singers were honored to be invited to join the Mobile Symphony Orchestra in their "Holidays Around the World" performance at the Saenger Theatre.
Mobile Symphony Orchestra Music Director Scott Speck commented, "They are excellent, combining purity of tone with vocal accuracy and lovely expression. It's always wonderful to have a vocal component to a holiday concert especially when the program includes a sing-along for the audience!"
St. Paul's Choral Director Jody Powell directed the singers' portion of the performance, accompanied by Missy Powell on piano.
(Photos courtesy of Ben Harper with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra)
Click here for the complete article from the Mobile Press-Register.
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Theatrics Students Shine in Trumbauer Festival
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12/3/2012
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 Students in Chip Goff’s Theater Performance class participated in the The Walter Trumbauer State Theatre Festival on November 301 and December 1 at the University of North Alabama. This year’s state festival was the largest in history.
Danielle Williamson earned a 1st place trophy in the Solo Acting Female Contemporary Comedic Category. This category remains one of the most popular (and therefore difficult) categories in the competition. Danielle competed against 50 other experienced students from around the state.
In addition, other students received high marks.
Solo Female Contemporary Comedic Varsity -- Sarah Grace Kirkendall -- Superior Rating
Duet Comedic Reader’s Theater – Madeline Thames And Klaudia Larson – Superior Rating
Duet Pantomime Novice – Celeste Jones And Kaylee Mayhew – Superior Rating
Solo Male Mime – Seth Polansky – Excellent Rating
Duet Comedic Reader’s Theater – Seth Polansky And Wade Naritoku – Excellent Rating
Duet Comedic Reader’s Theater – Kaylee Mayhew And Katie Steadman – Excellent Rating
Congratulate to all students for a great competition!
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St. Paul's Singers Receive AVA Honors
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11/28/2012
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Congratulations to the following students that have been chosen for the 2013 Alabama All-State Choirs. Their achievement is one of the highest honors afforded to choral music students in the state of Alabama. Middle School Treble: Caroline Bowers, Morgan Harrington, Anna Weber, Laurel Williamson Middle School Mixed: Claire Denton, Nicholas Krentel, Kate Nichols, Brantley Oldenburg, Emilie Rihner High School SATB: Jonathan Arbour, Ryan Cox, Caroline Craft, Rolf Konrad, William Konrad, Whitney Myers, Daly Wettermark Congratulations to the following students who competed in the Alabama Vocal Association’s State Solo/Ensemble Competition this morning. Superior Rating: 6th Grade Beginning Chorus, Holly Friedlander, Whitney Myers Excellent Rating: Callie Braswell, Laurel Williamson
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4th Graders' Artwork Selected for Marine Resources Calendar
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11/13/2012
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 Congratulations to nine St. Paul's fourth graders who have their Alabama fish drawings printed in the 2013 Alabama Marine Resources Children's Art Calendar! The Alabama Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources held an art contest for 4th grade students in Mobile and Baldwin county schools. The purpose was to promote an awareness and appreciation of Alabama’s coastal resources.
There were 1222 students from 36 schools who participated with their art works depicting fishing, fish that live in AL waters (including rivers, Mobile Bay & Gulf of Mexico), and recreational uses of our coastal resources. A panel of local artists and marine scientists selected the entires for publication in this year's calendar. These entries have been framed and matted to be a part of an exhibit that will travel to 5 different museums and galleries over the next few months. On Saturday, March 9 a reception was held at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center.
Two of the St. Paul's students' work will be featured on full size on the months of March and September, and two are featured on the front and back cover. Students spent time in Mrs. Stuart's technology class doing online research about fish in the Gulf/Alabama waters before they began drawing during art class with Mrs. Fricke.
Winners for Alabama’s 2013 “Conserving and Enjoying Alabama’s Coastal Resources” Calendar are:
Danielle Mullenix: Honorable Mention
Devan Harrington: Honorable Mention
Elizabeth Winters: March
Emma Myers: Front Cover
Kacy Nelson: Honorable Mention
Lily Joyce: Back Cover
Marie Robinson: Honorable Mention
Abby Jackson: September
Sophie Scarborough: Honorable Mention
Click Here for a link to the Photo Gallery.
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Art & Photography Winners at Statewide Juried Art Competition
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11/12/2012
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Several of St. Paul’s Episcopal School’s art and photography students were winners at The Statewide High School Juried Art Competition, held at the Shelby County Arts Council in Birmingham in November. These students are in Felicia Olds’ art class and Leigh Brown’s photography class. The competition was created and facilitated by the Shelby County Arts Council. The University of Montevallo partnered with SCAC and helped sponsor the project. A crowd of over one hundred gathered to hear the winners announced. Cash prizes were awarded to the following St. Paul’s students: - Best of Grade 12: Hidden Secrets by Grace Molyneux
- Best of Grade 11: Untitled by Virginia Vichi-Miller
- Best of Photography: The Messenger of Pirates by Marissa Donovan
- Best in Printmaking: Cathedral by Taylor Roe
- Best of Mixed Media: Stifled by Danielle Williamson
- Best of Computer Generated Art: Purple Trees by Sumner Adams
Honorable Mentions were awarded to the following students: - Photography: Abby Castillo and Rebecca Dill
- Printmaking: Alana Babington
- Painting: Taylor Roe
The competition garnered over three hundred entries from across the state. The juror for the competition was Ken Proctor, Dean of Art and Sciences, Georgia College. Regions Bank, the Alabama State Council on the Art and the National Endowment for the Arts, and University of Montevallo were the financial partners for the competition. The public is invited to view the works at the Shelby County Arts Council located at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, Alabama. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 5pm. Admission is Free. Exhibit Dates:
November 4 - December 1, 2012: SCAC Gallery in Columbiana December 3 - 8, 2012 University of Montevallo's Bloch Hall 1st Floor Gallery, Montevallo, AL Closing Reception and Announcement of $500 UM Scholarship award: Saturday, December 8th, 2012, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at UM Bloch Hall 1st Floor Gallery, Montevallo, Alabama. http://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com/index.php
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St. Paul’s Hosts Walter Trumbauer District Theater Competition
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11/12/2012
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St. Paul’s hosted Walter Trumbauer District Theater competition on November 3 & 4, the second time in three years that is has been hosted here. It was our largest competition in many years. St. Paul's students performed very well, and many students gave up time on Saturday to work the event as volunteers. The following students earned Superior medals and ratings: Solo Male Pantomime - Seth Polansky - Varsity
Duet Pantomime - Kaylee Mayhew, Celeste Jones - Novice
Duet Reader’s Theatre Comedic - Klaudia Larson, Madeliene Thames - Varsity
Duet Reader’s Theatre Comedic - Kaylee Mayhew, Katie Steadman - Varsity
Duet Reader’s Theatre Comedic - Wade Naritoku, Seth Polansky - Varsity
Solo Acting Female Contemp. Comedic - Sarah Grace Kirkendall - Varsity
Solo Acting Female Contemp. Comedic - Danielle Williamson - Varsity
The following students earned excellent medals and ratings:
Solo Male Pantomime - Alexander Krentel
Duet Pantomime - Katie Byrd, Jessica Knezha
Duet Pantomime - Gabe Coleman, Charlie Weeks
Duet Pantomime - Hallie King, Klaudia Larson
Duet Pantomime - Jonathan Arbour, Katie Steadman
Solo Acting Female Contemp. Comedic - Hallie King
Duet Acting Contemporary Comedic - Danielle Williamson, Hannah Rose Riggin
Solo Acting Classical Dramatic - Jessica Knezha
Solo Musical Female Dramatic - Millie Jordan All superior rated pieces advance to State competition in Florence, Alabama in December. Chip Goff, Theatrics Instructor, is the sponsor for St. Paul's Trumbauer participants.
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Cellist Justin Way Meets Yo Yo Ma
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10/26/2012
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 Freshman cellist Justin Way had the opportunity to meet internationally renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma at a concert at the Saenger Theater on October 22.
Justin has been in the Strings program at St. Paul's for 5 years, is a member of Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra, and competes annually at the Alabama Allstate Orchestra Festival. He is also an accomplished trumpet player and member of the St. Paul’s Band.
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Rebecca Pober and Klaudia Larson Win Bayfest Music Education Scholarship
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10/18/2012
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St. Paul's juniors Rebecca Pober and Klaudia Larson both won the 2012 Bayfest Music Education Scholarship ($1,000.00) this year. The awards were presented on Saturday night at Bayfest. The girls submitted audition videos of themselves playing a musical piece.
For this year's program, the Better Life Foundation, the charitable arm of 3 Doors Down, partnered with BayFest Inc., to provide an additional $10,000 for a total of $20,000 in scholarship funds. In recent years, the festival has given $10,000 per year to students in Mobile and Baldwin counties, usually in awards of $1,000 each. The money can be used for a wide variety of music-related activities, such as purchasing instruments or paying for lessons.
In September, area high school students attended a free one-day immersion session as part of the Music Education Program. They came to learn from music industry entertainers, executives and more.
This is Rebecca's second year in a row to win! She is in Strings Class at St. Paul’s and will travel to Austria in December with the St. Paul’s String Ensemble. She is also a member of the e Mobile Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Klaudia plays the drum in St. Paul’s Marching/Concert band, is the vice-president of the Theatrics Club participating in their Fall Show Metamorphoses, and is a member of the Yearbook Club. Her video audition for the Bayfest Scholarship was “The Little White Donkey” Jacques Ibert on piano.
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Fall Show 2012 - "Metamorphoses"
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9/27/2012
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Fall Show Fall Show, now in its second year, presents a play that is a bit different than traditional fare. Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses mixes drama, comedy, and romance in an exploration of the necessity of change. Portraying tales from Greek and Roman mythology, the play seeks to excite with storytelling, amaze with movement, and surprise with its portrayals of well-known, and some lesser-known, mortals and immortals. For an experience you won’t soon forget, come to Fall Show 2012! The play is best suited to high school aged students and older. Performances
Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 27 at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 28 at 4:00 pm
Directed by Chip Goff
Tickets are $5 View the trailer below!
To purchase tickets or for more information, please see cast members or call the St. Paul’s front office at 342-6700.
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Student Chosen For Mobile Youth Symphony Orchestra
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9/26/2012
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 The St. Paul’s Episcopal School Performing Arts Department is proud to announce the students selected to join the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra for thir 2012-2013 season. These students will have the opportunity to play the very best of the full orchestral repertoire with other young artists from across the Gulf Coast.
They will experience music making at a very high level and will interact with some of the world's most renowned and respected guest soloists. Members are Justin Way - violoncello, Rebecca Pober - volin, Victoria Boening - clarinet, Dayoung Jeon - violoncello, Hiroshi Kamei - violin, Barrett Thompson - double bass, Grace Jeon - violin, and Anna Alford – viola.
In addition, St. Paul’s Chamber Strings will perform at the Orangerie in the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna this January. They will also perform at venues in Salzburg and Prague. Holly Compton, Director of the Strings Program has promoted a performance tour once every four years since 2001 to immerse her students in music of other cultures and countries.
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Choirs Perform at the University of Southern Mississippi
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9/24/2012
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St. Paul’s Chamber Singers and Show Choir participated in the University of Southern Mississippi Southern Invitational Choral Conference September 24 & 25. This combined group, under the direction of Jody and Missy Powell, will be the featured High School group for a concert on Monday evening and also participate in a Mass Choir concert on Tuesday afternoon. This conference at USM invites the best students from High Schools, Junior and Community Colleges from the entire southeast. St. Paul’s is the only high school group featured on the Monday concert. This is truly a privilege and wonderful experience for our students. In addition, former St. Paul’s choral students Cate Lovorn ’12, Aris Taconi ’11 and Joseph Powell ’08 performed at the concert as members of the The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Music.
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