MO High School Choir Enjoys Success

By Alonzon Weston

 

ST. JOSEPH, MO — When the Lafayette High School choir performed at the Missouri Music Educators Conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort recently, it received a standing ovation. Music teacher Kim Evans’ 45-member choir wasn’t competing for any medals, said Tyran Sumy, Lafayette principal. But the elation was the same as if they had won a state athletic award.

 

“They are not judged, but the judgment comes from performing in front of Ms. Evans’ peers; I would say the judgment was when they gave the big standing ovation. Some people were crying,” Dr. Sumy said. “I was as proud of that as when we have teams go to state in basketball.”

“The way she teaches is just amazing. It helps us connect with each other in a way that’s different than anything we’ve ever experienced outside the class,” Ms. Hadsall said. “She just has that way of reaching out to us and helping us connect through music.”