Kenosha Unified School District Choral Festival 2023 - In Photos

Kenosha Unified School District Choral Festival 2023 – In Photos

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Guest Conductor Dr. Brandon Boyd
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A snow storm canceled two rehearsals for this year’s Choral Festival, but watching tonight’s event, you wouldn’t have noticed. Students from Kenosha Unified School District’s 5th grades, 8th grades, and high schools perfmored many songs Saturday evening. The last song, “Sign Me Up” was written by this year’s guest conductor, Dr. Brandon Boyd. Dr. Boyd is an assistant professor and the assistant director of Choral Activities at The University of Missouri.

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In 2020, he made his debut with the London Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Andre Thomas, as guest pianist for the Symphonic Gospel Spirit Concert. In that year, he also served as a guest clinician for the NAfME All-National Honor Choir.

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He holds two degrees from Florida State University (Ph.D. in choral music education and M.M. in choral conducting) and earned a B.S. in music education (emphasis in piano) from Tennessee State University. He is a proud member of the American Choral Directors’ Association (ACDA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM), American Guild of Organists (AGO), and Chorus America. Dr. Boyd also serves as a member of the National ACDA Composition Initiative committee.

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Enjoy some photos from this evening.

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Scott Plank, Coordinator Of Fine Arts, Master Of Ceremonies.
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Soloists
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Combined High School Bass Voices
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Kristen Singer – Accompanist
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Combined Middle School Chorus
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Indian Trail High School and Academy Cantare – Conductor John Choi
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All City Choir (5th Graders)
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Conductor Polly Amborn – Tremper High School Choir
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Bradley Mann – Bradford and Bullen Choirs
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Shannon Robertson – KTEC Choirs
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Jennifer Westover – Accompanist
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Bassist
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Drummer
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Drums
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Guest Conductor Dr. Brandon Boyd Pulling Winner for 50/50 Raffle
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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Dennis+Jantzen says:

February 19, 2023 at 9:06 AM

Finally a positive story. Well done

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Anonymous says:

February 19, 2023 at 9:28 AM

I was waiting for the part where they had a drag queen show during the intermission or the black national anthem opened the program.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  February 19, 2023 at 6:10 PM
  
  I won’t lie, me too
  
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anonmyous says:

February 19, 2023 at 11:46 AM

I was there last night. The students were so well behaved and the music was a joy to listen to. It was so worth the time to see all the students singing and having fun.
Thanks to the students/teachers and guest conductor for their time and talents. Kenosha will have beautiful music for year to come.

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