Over the first weekend of February, six Southern Lehigh students sang in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 10 Chorus event, with all six advancing to regional chorus. This elite group included juniors Caleigh Schmid, Lexi Brown, Lauren Jardine, and Giuliana Augello, and seniors Luke Simons and Chris Smith. The event was held at Delaware Valley High School in Pike County.

“I really enjoyed the presence of old and new friends, along with the wonderful guest conductor, Dr. Raymond Wise,” Simons said. “He really brought out the most of the students in order to put on a successful and enjoyable concert.”

PMEA District 10 chorus is incredibly competitive. Students must compete with other singers from seven different counties via an audition to earn a spot.

“Locally, Parkland and Emmaus are competitive,” choral teacher Mr. Matthew Wehr said. “Boyertown and Stroudsburg are also competitive.”

The students from all seven counties came together to practice and put on a performance. They also auditioned for a spot in the PMEA Regional Chorus.

Brown placed first in soprano two, while Smith took first in bass two. Jardine snagged second in alto one while Augello achieved fourth in alto two. Simons placed seventh in bass one, and Schmid took thirteenth place in soprano one.

“I really felt great about my auditions and placement,” Smith said. “Regions is a ton of work, but it should be a great time.”

Regions, which will be held at Central York High School from March 17 to 19, is even more competitive, as it includes fifteen counties instead of seven. At that event, students will audition to move on to states.