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‘Voices of Altoona’ concert Nov. 16

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Courtesy photo Some of the elementary students performing in the Voices of Altoona Concert include (from left): front row — Vada McCulloch, Baker Elementary; Brooklyn Nelson, Ebner Elementary; Devon Minnoia, McAuliffe Heights Program; Ava Starner, Juniata Gap Elementary; and Madilyn Fagan, Logan Elementary; back row — Campbell Fleegle, Pleasant Valley Elementary; Kaylee Hoffner, Juniata Elementary; and Khaleesi Oster, Penn Lincoln.

More than 100 vocalists will perform in the "Voices of Altoona" Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Altoona Area High School auditorium.

The high school and junior high school will be represented by the Altoona Area High School Vocal Ensemble and the Altoona Area Junior High Vocal Ensemble respectively.

All eight Altoona Area School District elementary schools will be represented by fourth- and fifth-grade members of the All City Chorus.

The evening will begin with a performance by the AAHS Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Kelly Sipes. This select group will be singing three selections including "My Girl" and "Sweet Caroline."

The AAJHS Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Jessica Connell, will perform three pieces including "September" and "Lovely Day."

Kristin delGiudice and Shannen Billie will direct the elementary All City Chorus as students sing a variety of selections including: "Kusimama" by Jim Papoulis and "We Go Together" from the Broadway Musical "Grease," among other traditional and popular favorites. All 100-plus singers will combine for a medley of big band standards in the piece "It Don't Mean A Thing if it Ain't Got that Sing, Sing, Sing."

Tickets are $3 and will be sold at the door beginning at 6 p.m. Children 5 years of age and younger will be admitted free.

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