By Joeliz Gonzalez – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Choir is ready to blow the roof off each performance this school year.

The Choir recently performed at Law’s first Pep Rally of the year, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” They also practiced singing the National Anthem by going on a field trip to UConn and singing with the UConn choir the day before.

Choir Director Ms. Jones said she tries as hard as she does so that students can see the beauty she first saw in music during her middle school days. 

“I just put my flute down and thought to myself, this is what I am going to do for the rest of my life,” Jones said. “And I realized at that moment, the reason I hated it before was because the teacher didn’t love what she was doing.”

The Choir Board Leaders are striving to set goals for the entire Choir, hoping they can be accomplished with effort and dedication. 

“I think our biggest goal this year is to have a successful and strong community for singers,” Senior Manager and Board Member Lexi Velez said. “So we feel confident in the way we perform so we can be successful for our upcoming concerts and competitions.”

Students said what makes Choir so special is how strongly they connect as a community and how seriously they take competition. This dedication only makes the choir sound and perform better.

“The Jonathan Law Choir community is one big family,” Junior Advanced Vocal Ensemble member Analiyah Velez said. “We all work together to make everyone feel included. There are many different personalities and backgrounds that come together to create this community that everyone feels welcome and safe to be in.”

The Choir has several significant events coming up, including a Bottle and Can Drive, the Choir Breakfast Club, the Winter Concert, and CMEA Auditions. 

“I’m most excited about the Winter Concert because I want students in Law and their family members to see how great of a choir we really are,” junior Concert Choir member Leia Fidalgo said. 

First-year members already love what Choir brings to the table, and they are quickly adjusting to the community. They seem to grow stronger and stronger every performance.

“I’m excited for all the concerts and making connections with everyone,” junior Concert Choir first-year member Analiese Ponce said.