Choir Seniors

Brooke Coldsnow (soprano 2)

Brooke Marie Coldsnow (Jessica Vollman)

Favorite memory: "Going to Disney our sophomore year and growing friendships."

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in high school music? "Don’t be afraid to try new things and in general just don’t be afraid. You have a gift of a voice and you should use it! Also be confident in everything you do, it will pay off in the end!"

Who has had the biggest influence on you as a performer? "Grandma and mom."

How has band or choir made your high school years different? "It has brightened my days and I get excited to spend time with friends and to do something different than I do in my other classes."

Which song do you think everyone needs to hear? "'Where’d all the time go' by Dr. Dog or 'Slipping through my fingers' by Abba. The reason I say these songs are because I am a senior and I’m realizing how life truly does fly by and believe it or not high school happens in the blink of an eye. These songs both really touch my heart near and dear. It makes me want to capture every moment I have, and to also live in the moment. When you're young all you wanna do is grow up, but then once you realize that your not a kid anymore you begin to think why did I want to grow up so fast!!! Can I go back to being 6?"

Maddie Grace Kerns (soprano 2)

Maddie Kerns (Jessica Vollman)

Favorite memory: "So far, when our section makes Kylee H sing by herself as punishment, lovingly, and jokingly."

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in high school music? "Don't let people's opinions of you dictate your ability to be yourself."

Who has had the biggest influence on you as a performer? "If we're naming names, I'd say Mrs. O or Kylee H, MaryAnne, and Brooke Coldsnow. all of them make ." ASK MADDIE WHAT SHE MEANS

How has band or choir made your high school years different? "Choir has given me the opportunity to do the things I love, singing and better yet with my friends."

Which song do you think everyone needs to hear? "Letter To My 13 Year Old Self" by Laufey

Kayla Nicole Newcomer (alto 1)

Kayla Nicole Newcomer (Jessica Vollman)

Favorite memory: "Disney."

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in high school music? "Focus on the task at hand."

Who has had the biggest influence on you as a performer? "Other artists, anyone."

How has band or choir made your high school years different? "I also have something 3rd period, or an independent study."

Which song do you think everyone needs to hear? "Everybody Talks", sung by the IHS Vocal Ensemble

Lucy Spencer (soprano 1)

Lucy Spencer as Mrs. George in the 2024 IHS production of Mean Girls. (Joey Jirmasek)

Favorite memory: "Eating food at the holiday inn Christmas Performance."

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in high school music? "It is not that deep and have fun with it!"

Who has had the biggest influence on you as a performer? "Brooke Vollman."

How has band or choir made your high school years different? "It makes it so I have a class that I can actually enjoy throughout the day. It's nice to know you have something there!"

Which song do you think everyone needs to hear? "'Firefly Darkness- Amy Bernon"

Brooke Vollman (soprano 2)

Brooke Vollman (Jessica Vollman)

Favorite memory: "Getting to sing at all of the Christmas events during December."

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in high school music? "Do a solo at solo and ensemble contest every year because you will see how much your confidence has grown over time."

Who has had the biggest influence on you as a performer? "My parents have the biggest influence on me as a performer because they are always pushing me to do the best I can."

How has band or choir made your high school years different? "It has helped me make more friends and find my love for singing."

Which song do you think everyone needs to hear? "Where the Light Begins" by Susan LaBarr

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