Western Christian Vocalist Selected for the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.
Article from DailyBulletin.com
Connor Smith, a student at Western Christian High School, has been selected for the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.
He will be a part of the Honors Choir as a tenor. Selection to the Honors Orchestra, Honors Band, and Honors Choir is limited to the 200 highest-rated high school performers from across North America.
Connor auditioned this past fall for the Honors Performance Series and was accepted after a review by a master conductor and Selection Board committee.
Connor studies music under the direction of Western Christian’s director, Jason Bradley. He is a member of the school’s choir and its audition group, “Hilltop Faith.” Additionally, he is active in the drama program, has performed for the Association of Christian Schools International and is a member of The Gary Bonner Singers.
Finalists will come together for five days in June in New York City to have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned choral conductor, Dr. Eph Ehly, attend a Juilliard seminar and visit the city.
The June 26 performance is available to the public and specially invited representatives from collegiate music programs and the New York arts community.
Information: www.honorsperformance.org.
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