Ligon Magnet MS Chorus

"So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it? I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance, what are we?
So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me"

Trying to put into words what these young people mean to me is almost impossible. They have pushed me as a conductor, teacher and person. These kids make me so excited for the future of our world because of their kindness, thoughtfulness and love. This year's class of 8th grade chorus students have been with the Ligon Chorus program through three of the biggest performances of my career. They consistently received the highest remarks and compliments from adjudicators and audience members. Not only do I hear about their beautiful musicianship, but their kindness towards others, their polite behavior to other adults and their professionalism.

Singers, thank you for sharing your voices with our chorus family and our Ligon community.

Families, thank you for your continued support and helping our singers pursue this beautiful art of choral singing. We literally could not do it without you.

I tried to catch all 33 of them after today's moving up ceremonies, but a few slipped by 😉

One of my favorite projects of the year: Concert Lyric Illustrations! Students chose a lyric from one of their concert pieces to incorporate into their Illustrations to show the deeper meaning of the text. Check out some of our favorites this year!

Today, our Vocal Ensemble section leaders and student conductor passed the torch to next year's music leadership team!

Not only am I proud of the work these leaders have put in this year, I love how excited they are for their fellow singers! 💙💛

I promised no more tears after the concert, but this was super sweet. 🥹

Introducing our 2026-2027 Vocal Ensemble section leaders and student conductor:
Larkin C., student conductor
Leilani T., soprano 1
Adeline G, soprano 2
Julia M, alto 1
Cora B, alto 2

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A huge shout out to the student instrumentalists who performed with us in our final concert of the year! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us!

Marcello, percussion
Anna, violin
Liza, bass

A few of our favorite shots from "Songs of Service", our spring pops concert last week!





📷Colin Murasko

Our Ligon singers & families SHOWED UP for our personal care/household item drive for the Ligon Food Ark. Ensembles competed over the last month to collect some of the most needed non-food items for our school community.

Our wonderful school social worker, Mrs. Pellas taught a mini-lesson on why families may have the need for such basic items and reminded students how they can make use of the Food Ark for themselves, friends and family if a need arises.

Today, Vocal Ensemble delivered all 1,200+ items to our very own Ligon "grocery store" and see how the Food Ark works in action with Mrs. Pellas.

As we head into the summer months, access to everyday essentials can become more challenging for some of our students. These contributions will help ensure that members of our school community feel supported, cared for, and prepared during this time.

We are so grateful for your kindness and partnership in making a difference. Together, we are using our voices not only to perform, but to serve each other.

So proud of these singing Little Blues! What a successful day at Music in the Parks and fun day at Carowinds 💙💛

1ST PLACE Class AA MS/JH Mixed Choir 🏆
1ST PLACE Overall Choir 🏆

SUPERIOR RATING!!! (One of 2 choirs awarded superior ratings!!)

OUTSTANDING VOCALIST Janie B. 🎤🎶

To top it off, they received the second-highest score of ANY ENSEMBLE (band, orchestra or choir)!!!

Now come celebrate the awesome work of our choral program this year at our final concert on May 14 at 6PM!

Sales close on Sunday for the Chorus concert!

Celebrate all of our arts areas spring performances and showcases and our 8th grade students who are moving onto high school with a Congratulatory Bouquet! Bouquets are just $20, available for pre-order now, and will be in the Ligon auditorium lobby prior to each event.

Click the link, scroll down to find your event(s), and order. We'll handle the rest so you can sit back and relax during this very busy, but exciting, time of year!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/winter-showcase-and-winter-concert-bouquet-sales

Come out next Thursday and let's pack the house for our final concert of the year!

Our ensembles have not only worked to learn this repertoire, but also worked on a collaborative service project for our school community! So proud of these Little Blues, not only sharing their voices but also their hearts 💙💛

Join us next Thursday for the final chorus concert of the year!