By Abigail Merenda – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law Choir is excited for the busy year ahead of them. 

This year, the Choir is excited to participate in several upcoming events. Choir Director Ms. Jones hopes to build a sense of community between all members.

“My goal this year is truly about fun,” Jones said. “I want us to make sure that at the root of everything we are remembering why we come together and how we enjoy each other’s company – that only makes us stronger performers.”  

So far this year, the Choir has traveled to UConn for the Young Conductors Symposium Day. At the symposium, they engaged in workshops, lessons, conducting, and singing, and got to listen to UConn’s Chamber Choir sing.  

The Choir has also had weekly breakfasts and has started weekly CMEA rehearsals for auditions that are coming up in November. They also attended a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Music Booster Club where they performed for the guests. 

Members of the Choir have enjoyed the year so far. Senior Manager Sara Gutierrez said she has loved her time being in Choir. 

“Choir class is one of the classes I like to come into during the day,” Gutierrez said. “It’s very chill and I really like the environment that we set for every single student because even though it can be really competitive. It is a stress-free environment as we all get together so well and act like a really big family.” 

Junior Lexi Velez is excited for her new role as the Choir’s Assistant Manager.

“My job as Assistant Manager is that I’m Ms. Jones’ little helper or right hand man,” Velez said. “We make sure everything is aligned and to be two steps ahead of any changes that need to be made and corrected. If members aren’t able to get a hold of Ms. Jones they will come to me. I pretty much make sure everything is the way it needs to be.” 

In October, the Choir will host its annual get-together where they have a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. In December, they will perform at the annual concert with Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. 

These activities help create the bonds and friendships between the members of the Choir. 

“I have made a lot of friendships throughout the way,”  sophomore Analiyah Velez said. “We are definitely a big community even though we are not all the same, we come from different backgrounds and join together to make music.”   

Members of Choir describe their group as a large community.

“I enjoy being in Choir because I get to meet a lot of new people that have become really good friends of mine,” senior Laila DiRienzo said. “I really enjoy singing and performing with all of the members and Ms. Jones makes it pretty fun. The trips are also really fun and enjoyable and a great experience overall.”