Today They’re Singing in the SJHS Choir Room; Tomorrow They’ll Perform for the World!

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Choir is an elective at SJHS, and probably one of the most popular ones.  Mrs. Utrera is the choir teacher here and she is amazing.  Haylee Carpenter, a Knightengale Singer, said, “Mrs. Utrera makes you want to sing.  She is very patient and energetic, and I love the way she teaches us. We learn so much!”  Every day at school Mrs. Utrera teaches kids how to sing and increases their love for singing.          

Mrs. Utrera teaches four choir classes: the seventh grade Apprentice singers, the eighth grade girl Knightingales, the Men’s Choir and the Master Singers.  She said, “I like having multiple choirs.  It gives more students a chance to be in a choir that fits their needs. Each choir is unique and different.”  

Most people that are in choir say that they take that class to sing with their friends.  Braxton Hansen and Caleb Faber, both Men’s Choir singers, said, “That is exactly why it is such a great class!  Mrs. Utrera lets you interact and meet new people and make new friends!” 

Mrs. Utrera said, “Often students say they can’t sing, so they can’t be in choir.  Everyone can sing, and everyone can learn to sing in a choir.  Learning music helps your whole brain develop and gives you a way to connect with the world around you.  You never know until you try it!”  Choir is an amazing class and if you get a chance to take it, do it!  It will be worth your while!

Attributions
Abby Carlton; SJHS Staff Writer