Photos Courtesy of Mid-Prairie and Lone Tree Schools Social Media
Five students from the KCII listening area have received recognition for their vocal skills. Each student has been accepted into the upcoming OPUS Honor Choir performances in Ames.
From Mid-Prairie, three middle school students and one high school student were selected. Kendrix Miller, a sixth-grader, was picked to perform in the 5th and 6th grade choir. Keilah Fleming and Lillian Campbell will appear as eighth-graders in the 7th and 8th grade treble choir. Ruby Greiner, a freshman, was also selected. It is the third time Greiner has been accepted into an OPUS honor choir.
Lone Tree eighth-grader Rebecca Hall was also selected to perform in the honor choir. She is the first Lion to be accepted into the festival, and one of 18 students selected from Class 1A public schools.
Over 3,000 students from across the state audition for spots in the four choirs. Each choir features 180 different student voices. Students submitted audio files for consideration, which are judged anonymously on a rubric.
The 40th annual OPUS Honor Choir Festival will be held at 4 p.m. on November 19th at Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Cent...