By Katie Servas – Editor-in-Chief

The Jonathan Law choir is starting to look sharp – and is ready for a new year.

The choir has been up and running for a few weeks now and have welcomed its newest members into the ensemble. There were many new freshmen who found choir as a community where they feel comfortable and welcomed which helped their adjustment to high school.

“The start of my freshman year was a huge change and an adjustment, I never really realized how many friends I made,” freshman Lexi Velez said. “Right when I entered school everyone was so welcoming to me, helping me and supporting me.”

Many of the upperclassmen have been stepping up and sharing their experiences with newer members, encouraging them to break out of their shells. They have had a handful of community-building events to welcome and show support for younger members.

“I am so happy and proud to say that I am a part of the choir community,” Velez said. “I think choir has helped me in high school and is going to help me more in high school, to not be afraid of doing things, to shine, never give up, always think of positive things and ways, and get out of my comfort zone and I believe that Mrs. Jones and the choir will be the one place I feel comfortable and the most welcomed.”

Many seniors have reflected on how much the group has affected them and their high school experience. 

“Choir impacted my high school experience because music provided me a place to communicate with friends and to connect with others interested in music,” senior Choir Community member Deven Rivera said. “Advice I would give to underclassmen is to find a group and stick with it so you have something you can go to in rough times and a community to look back on that accepted you.”

Many have noticed how the ensemble has encouraged their personal growth and their ability to adapt and adjust to new experiences. 

“Joining choir was one of the best decisions I have ever made, I have had so much fun singing and making memories, and have met some of my best friends through the choir,” senior Choir Committee member Marisa Laviano said. “Everyone at law and especially the music department is so welcoming and will accept you for who you are and be there when you need anything.”

One member of the choir, recently joined the marching and concert band to pursue his interest in percussion and mallet based instruments.

“Being part of both ensembles is extremely fun, it allows me to pursue my musical interests as a percussionist and a singer,” junior Section Leader Jasper Chu said. “However, time management isn’t going to be easy because I have to juggle homework, practice for both ensembles, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work but it’s most likely going to help me because my time management skills are going to improve.”

There are many performances to look forward to for the choir, such as, CMEA Regionals and All-State. The performances for Music In Our School’s Month is another exciting performance which will continue with participation from Foran’s high school choir.

Without having to worry about restrictions, the choir is looking forward to more field trips without having to worry about many cancellations or adjustments.

“It’s so refreshing to know we can plan for events and count on them happening,” Choir Director Kelly Jones said. “For instance, we have several upcoming events planned to perform, field trips to gain more musical expertise, and enjoy time together through consign experiences.”

These performances allow the group the ability to strengthen and growth their musical knowledge. Veteran members have learned so much, and have been providing as much advice as they can to ease the stress of high school.

“A piece of advice I would give to an underclassman is to not be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone,” senior Choir Comity member Kalli Kinsman said. “It’s definitely easier said than done, but everyone in the choir has your back and is there to catch you when you fall.”

The choir is a welcoming family who has many exciting performances and trips in the works and many other performances to look forward to.