It's more than safe to say that every year the choir groups got better and better. Albemarle took fifty-two out of 200 spots in Virginia's District Choir. "We've been putting forth so much effort to sing very complicated pieces," said junior Madeline Tornrose. All the members of the choir made it clear that they have nothing to worry about under the direction of Ms. Jennifer Morris. "Ms. Morris is the best musical director that I've ever learned from in my educational career. She really makes it fun, keeping people coming back to choir every year," said junior Austie Davies. Even though singing could be work, Ms. Morris still had plans for fun. The choir went to Myrtle Beach for a spring competition, where all five choirs earned superior ratings and first places in their respective divisions, competing against seventeen choirs from three other states. The Patriot Singer' s "1", in combination with the String Ensemble's "1" and the Wind Ensemble's " 1" earned a Blue Robbin rating as designated by the Music Educator's Association. Only about 10% of schools in Virginia achieved this honor each year. By Gracie Daniels
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"The choir is more like a family here." - Chiaka Chuks