The Burkburnett High School music department celebrated a milestone achievement on October 11th when BHS hosted the TMEA All State Choir Round 1 Audition for the first time in school history.
"We received many compliments, the competition ran smooth with no problems and the student helpers were such a delight," said Choir Director Christina Hallwachs. "Everyone who worked at that contest was an amazing example of what we mean by doing things the Bulldog Way!"
Twenty-two BHS Varsity Choir students auditioned, with impressive results that demonstrated the program's continued excellence. The group earned 4 alternates, 3 treble singers, and an outstanding 10 region qualifiers who will advance to Round 2 on November 17th at Tarleton University.
Two BHS students earned particularly high rankings in the competitive audition process. Caroline Rorabaw secured 3rd chair alto, while Thomas Veron claimed the top spot as 1st chair bass—an exceptional achievement in the rigorous all-state competition.
"All of them did a commendable job and I am very proud of these singers," Hallwachs said.
Complete Results:
Soprano Region Qualifiers (advancing to Round 2):
Madelynn Beeson, 10th chair
Grace Williams, 11th chair
Soprano Treble Singers:
Victoreah Richards, 19th chair
Soprano Alternates:
Caylee Goins
Amanda Morales-Rodriguez
Alto Region Qualifiers (advancing to Round 2):
Caroline Rorabaw, 3rd chair
Claire Longley, 6th chair
Olivia Mini, 7th chair
Mattie Burris, 10th chair
Christian Youngblood, 13th chair
Alto Treble Singers:
Katie Miltner, 16th chair (region alternate)
Raegan Bradbury, 19th chair
Alto Alternate:
Rayven Duritsky
Bass Region Qualifiers (advancing to Round 2):
Thomas Veron, 1st chair
Anthony Priddis, 10th chair
Matthew Ramos, 12th chair
The region and treble singers will perform at the TMEA Region 5+7 Concert on November 13th in Fort Worth, Texas. The advancing region singers will compete in Round 2 of the all-state audition process on November 17th at Tarleton University.
Congratulations to all BHS choir students on their outstanding performance and representation of Bulldog excellence!