By Jess Owens – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s choir took a trip to Webster Bank Arena on May 22 to sing the national anthem for Housatonic Community College’s Commencement ceremony.

It was the biggest crowd the Law Choir has ever performed for and was a perfect way to end of their amazing year.

“It was definitely out of everyone’s comfort zone for Law choir and it was a new experience to have so many people watching us,” said choir member Ruby Garnett. “Overall, the performance went really well and I think we all did an amazing job.”

The choir has accomplished many things this year and has worked very hard to put their all into each and everyone of their performances.

“We did really well,” choir member Kruttika Gopal said. “I think we had a great year and it’s setting us up a lot for in the future. From winning competitions to all our performances, it’s been awesome.”

The choir continued to improve all year. They recently won a Superior Choir Award at this year’s competition at Hershey Park, following up last year’s win at a competition at Six Flags.

“It’s actually crazy to think about because everybody has improved so much,” choir member Carlos Acosta said. “A few years ago, the choir only had four people and now were up to 50 people and the amount that signed up for next year’s choir is over 90 students. It’s just great to see how many people are starting to get committed to music.”

From last year to this year, Law’ choir has had so many opportunities to perform in front of crowds throughout the state.

“Our bond continues to grow every year and that bond that growing is really creating an atmosphere where people wanna join and they want to be around us,” choir director Ms. Jones said. “The strength that we have as a group makes people drawn to it and it’s truly is a place that is welcoming.”

Choir member Ashley Leparik said that she will remember this year as a journey.

“It feels really amazing that as a whole choir we can perform together in front of people and share our music and our journey,” Leparik said. “We used to not be able to perform in front of so many people and now we’re finally getting the recognition that we deserve.”

Choir members said that their accomplishments this year have made them stronger than ever and that they can’t wait for next year to begin.