UND Chamber Choir
The MCC Chamber choir performed at the University of North Dakota for the music department’s annual “Women in Song” concert, a program featuring music by female composers and/or music performed by female ensembles. The chamber choir performed one stand-alone piece, and sang in a mass choir to end the program. The group was invited to sing after UND professor, Melanie Popejoy heard them sing when she came to visit the school.
Band Large Group
On February 21st, the MCC high school band traveled to Roseau to participate in large group band contests. The band played two contrasting pieces in front of judges, receiving ratings and comments. Several of the judges then worked with the band, giving thoughtful advice. The band received an overall superior rating, the highest rating achievable at contests.
Choir Large Group
On March 6th, the MCC high school choir traveled to Badger to participate in large group choir contests. The choir performed two difficult, contrasting pieces in front of three area judges. The choir performed extremely well, receiving a superior rating score from all three judges.
Small Ensemble Contest
A group of MCC music students participated in small ensemble/ solo contests in Mahnomen on March 11th. Hannah Bjorgaard performed a flute and a vocal solo and received superiors for both. The MCC Chamber Choir also performed and received a superior rating and the “Outstanding Performance” award, given to the top group seen by the judge in their room.
