TFS students perform with All-State chorus, Sixth-Grade Honor Chorus

Sarah Wheeler, Caroline Smith, Allison York and Olivia Bonner represented Tallulah Falls School at All-State Chorus in Athens. Selection to the choir is a prestigious honor. The event took place Feb. 17-19 at the Classic Center in Athens. (photo courtesy Tallulah Falls School)

A group of Tallulah Falls School middle school and upper school students participated in the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Chorus and Statewide Sixth-Grade Honor Choir. The event was held February 17-19 at the Classic Center in Athens.

According to TFS music teacher Rachel LeGrand, students in All-State Chorus rehearsed all day Thursday and Friday and then performed in a concert on Saturday.

“Participating in All-State Chorus is an immense honor as these students had to prepare for two separate auditions in order to participate,” LeGrand says.

All-State Chorus representatives include Sarah Wheeler, Caroline Smith, Allison York and Olivia Bonner.

Sixth-Grade Statewide Honor Chorus TFS representatives include Madison Williams, Finlee Ridlehoover, Keely Franks and Tinsley Hill. (photo courtesy Tallulah Falls School)

Sixth-Grade Statewide Honor Choir rehearsed all day Thursday, prior to performing in a concert on February 18.

“Our students were joined by over 200 sixth-grade students from across the state of Georgia,” LeGrand adds.

Sixth-Grade Honor Statewide Honor Chorus representatives include Madison Williams, Finlee Ridlehoover, Keely Franks and Tinsley Hill.

Legrand says she and upper school music teacher Mary Lauren Keeny are proud of all these students. “They have worked hard for a very long time to prepare for these events; they were fabulous representatives for our school.”