Lake Highlands Choirs - "News and Notes"

Emmys 2010: Mark Salling of Glee

The you tube clip below is pretty cool.  It has Chris Harrison interviewing

Mark Salling and they discuss being graduates of LHHS.

YouTube - Emmys 2010: Mark Salling of Glee

LHHS Musicians Place First in UNT Talent Show

Lake Highlands High School seniors Thomas Mullins and Ryan Berg placed first among 10 acts that competed in the University of North Texas Talent Show, which took place during the All-State Choir Camp in July.

To take part in the Talent Show, Mullins and Berg had to audition and be selected as one of the top 10 acts. They passed that first test earlier in the week. The final competition, on July 16, was judged by Crystal Stewart, a former Miss Texas and runner-up for Miss USA; along with a faculty member of UNT's School of Music. For the competition, the two performed Back Streets and Concrete, with Berg singing lead vocals and playing rhythm guitar and Mullins singing harmony and playing the keyboard. They won the competition, taking first place.

Both young men sing in A Cappella Choir, the auditioned LHHS choir for juniors and seniors, and they both are vocalists in  Espree, the high school's auditioned show band. Both ensembles are under the direction of Michael O'Hern, LHHS head choir director, and Terry Berrier, the high school's assistant choir director.

LHHS Names A Cappella Officers for 2010-11 Academic Year

The LHHS Choir Department announced the student leaders for next year’s A Cappella choir, the high school’s auditioned vocal ensemble for juniors and seniors. The officers are: president, Ben Wolf; vice president, Emily Hillman; secretary, Kristen Gavigan; treasurer, David Green; librarians, Rachel Jones and Hannah Volkert; big/little sis sponsors, Emily Hawkins and Elizabeth Kidd; technical officer, Luke Smith; historians, Candice DiPaolo and Priscilla Wasson; photographers, Emily Graham and Coley Quilling; student director, Andy Chilian; soprano section leader, Katie North; alto section leader, Libby Seely; tenor section leader, Ryan Berg; bass section leader, Roman Milan.

Six Graduating Seniors Receive LHHS-based Choir Scholarships

 Because of generous donations from the community, the Lake Highlands High School Choir Department was able to award five scholarships, named in memory of one-time LHHS choir member John Stallings, to graduating seniors this year. Seniors receiving scholarships this year were Carly Anthony, Carmen Burroughs, Timothy Davis, Martin White and Megan Williams. Another scholarship, presented by the Dallas-based Contemporary Chorale through the LHHS Choir Department, was presented to Catherine French.

Two LHHS Students Honored for Selection to All-State Choir 

Two LHHS seniors were honored at the May 14 LHHS Choir Banquet for their outstanding vocal contributions this year as they were selected to take part in the Texas All-State Choir. Those seniors, Timothy Davis and Whitney Sides, were both vocalists with the LHHS Espree stage band for the past two years. In addition, Whitney was a member of the high school’s drill team, The Highlandettes, and Tim a member of the LHHS baseball team.  

LHHS Students Honored at Annual Banquet and Concert 

Honors presented at the LHHS banquet and concert celebrating the end of the 2009-10 season recognized individual effort and high achievement. Those receiving recognition at the May 14 events were:

 The LHHS Academic Excellence Award to Megan Hancock and Robbie Liebendorfer. In LHHS Women’s Choir: Outstanding Girl, Julia Dankberg; Outstanding Musician, Mary Ellen Kidd; Most Improved Musician, Susan Duncan. In LHHS Choraliers: Outstanding Girl, Luz Reyes; Outstanding Musician, Tracy King; Most Improved Musician, Ashera Westbrook. In LHHS Men’s Choir: Outstanding Boy, Jordan Chumbley; Most Improved Musician, Parker Starr; Outstanding Musician, Brice Paterik.  In LHHS A Cappella Choir: Dedication Awards, Bradley Paterik and Elly Collett; Outstanding Musicians Patrick Thornton, Whitney Sides, Roman Milan and Rachel Jones; Most Improved Musicians, Jay Coffey, Catherine French, Max Hearst and Katie North; Outstanding Boy, Timothy Davis; Outstanding Girl, Carly Anthony. The LHHS Espree “Spirit of the Group” Awards, Havilland Voss and Luke Trowbridge.

Lake Highlands Choir Spring Banquet and Concert

The Lake Highlands High Choirs finished their final performance of the year. Awards were handed out to many in the group, new officers for next year were announced and a final - Farewell to our 2010 Seniors. Click on the links below to see pictures from this event.

Click here to view pictures from the Banquet and Concert

Pictures from the Espree performance at the Spring Concert

Lake Highlands Freshman Choirs and Center Stage perform in a Patriot Program

Our Lake Highlands Freshman Center choirs and the show group, Center Stage, perform a patriotic program for the community. Many patriot songs from the past were performed and enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the choirs, Center Stage and the Director Kasey Wilson for a wonderful performance.

Click on this link to view the pictures from the performance

Hoops in the Highlands Performances 2010

Espree, Center Stage and Limited Edition performed at this years "Hoops in the Highlands". It would a windy but successful fund raiser for Lake Highlands local elementary schools. All the groups did a fantastic job, links to pictures of their performances are below

Espree pictures of the Hoops in the Hoops in the Highlands performance

Center Stage pictures of the Hoops in the Highlands performance

Limited Edition pictures of the Hoops in the Highlands performance

Thanks to our Espree Sponsors

Espree would like to offer a huge "Thank You" to all the businesses and individuals that sponsored the Espree show, Please click on the link below and help support these businesses. Tell them "Thanks" for their support for Espree", the next time you visit them

Link of our Sponsors

"The House is Rockin" - A HUGE HIT

What a fabulous show! As Espree celebrates 30 years of performances, this years show has to rank up there with the best. Before "Glee" there was "Espree" and with songs from past to present, Espree left the crowd wanting more! A huge "Thanks" goes out to the Director, Michael O'Hern, all the Espree members and those that supported the show. With all the wonderful music, no one in the crowd wanted to say Bye, Bye, Bye!

Click here for pictures from the performance

Lake Highlands Christmas Programs - Very Popular

From Junior High's to the High School choirs, all of our Lake Highlands choirs had wonderful Christmas programs. A HUGE thanks goes out to our Choir Directors - the best in the business! Please go to the "Pictures" tabs an look at the posted pictures from each performance.

"Espree Christmas Tour - HUGE Success"

Espree performed their annual Christmas tour with performances at Medical City, North Park Mall. Bristol at Buckingham, and Presbyterian Village North Retirement Center. Espree also appeared on the Channel 11 News at 6:00 on Friday, December 11th.

"Christmas Concerts are Here"

Check the Lake Highlands and Forest Meadows calendars for all Christmas programs and performances scheduled. Come hear a mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas music performed by all our choirs and special music groups! What a great way to get your holidays started.

"Market in the Meadow" Performances

View updated pictures from performances by Espree, Center Stage and Sound Express. A great day of music and shopping was had by all!

Cheesecakes & Cookie Dough Sells

Please support our Lake Highlands Choir members by purchasing something sweet. Choir members will be taking orders for Cheesecakes and Cookie Dough. Please find a choir member and place your order today! Proceeds from your order goes to help fund choir events in the area. Get that "Sweet Tooth Fix" and order up some fabulous desserts today!

2009-2010 A Cappella Choir Members Picture

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