Manson Northwest Webster High School Vocal
Concert Choir News:
Vocal students sing show tunes, spiritual songs, classic standards.
It is easy to sing in the car or shower. However, possessing the confidence to perform comfortably in front of an audience is a learned skill.
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"Having a friendly audience of family and friends helps soothe those nerves," said tenor and voice coach Netz.
His students, who range in age from 14 to 18, will perform selections in the final concert of the school year on Monday, April 28th.
"When the performers get past (their nervousness), and that happens a lot with these students, it is a lot of fun to be able to move people musically. People will be touched by what they hear," Netz said.
The program includes: "Festival Sanctus," "Sing Gloria In Excelsis Deo," "Agnus Dei," from their upcoming State Festival performance. Other songs being performed are "Joshua Fit The battle Of Jericho," "Oh Captain! My Captain," "The Syncopated Clock," "Scarborough Fair," "Blues in the Night," "How Sweet It Is (to be Loved By You)" "Chapel Of Love, " "," "My Wish" and more.
Senior Chip Hennessey will perform the baritone solo of “Oh Captain! My Captain! From a song cycle by John Leavitt entitled, American Song” The text of this song is from one of America’s most influential 19th century poets, Walt Whitman. Walt Whitman wrote the poem about President Abraham Lincoln and the president’s assassination just as the Civil War was coming to an end.
Janice Loving local pianist and poet will accompany the Concert Choir students on piano while Pam George, our favorite local postal employee will accompany the Treble Choir.
The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Kate Tobin Auditorium at the High School In Manson.
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"The concert is free and everyone is invited. Come hear some of our wonderful local talent," says Mr. Netz.
Netz teaches students in Manson at the High School and Middle School in Barnum. His own performance schedule included an appearance in March with the Karl King Band and at the Calhoun County Middle School Choral Festival.
Operatic style was part of Netz’ musical training.
Rarely does a MNW student need to study opera, he said. However, there is value in studying classical techniques.
Netz looks for songs for his students to sing that "teach something interesting and something that stretches them."
Squeaky high notes and lack of volume were two problem areas for many students before they learn some of the techniques taught by Mr. Netz.
"Mr. Netz is teaching us how to blend our voices -- how to power the sound with my breathing, instead of singing just from my throat. That's made a big difference in my vocal range and the sound quality. Said Daniel Sutter.
"Our choir is using dynamics much better and our tone seems to be coming together," Hanna Pelz said.
"I love singing songs and being with my friends" says Amber Onnen, a Junior in the concert choir.
Cory Waller, a senior at Manson Northwest Webster, who wowed the audience in the School’s latest musical “Guys and Dolls” as Sky Masterson says,” I love it when we sing a ccapella music. There’s nothing to hide behind and when things are all together it really rocks!
Tabatha Bedford, Brooke Birkey, Kylia Bleam, Chelsea Brueschke, Shailan Clark, Justin Dencklau,
Stephanie Gailard, Kellina Goodwin, Nichole Haines, Ashely Hennessey, Chip Hennessey,
Katie Herman, Hilary Jones, Kaitlin Jurries, Jamie Keil, Kalib King, Danielle Lang, Patrick Lawler,
Michael Lewis, Morgan Markert, Amy McDonald, Alyssa Miller, Ethan Netz, Reggie Netz, Amber
Onnen, Hannah Peltz, Chloe Peterson, Nick Pugh, Ashley Quade, Holly Reuter, Regina Schonberger,
Ben Sonntag, Abi Steib, Zak Steib, Daniel Sutter, Marcus Tague, Shyler Thoma, Robert Thornton, Kyle
Twait, Richard Vetch, Cory Waller, Meghan Winter, Jenifer Zinnel
