Dwyer Music
Choir Open Auditions 2023
It is with great pleasure that we announce the list of names below for receiving an invitation to join our advanced Choir teams in the 2023-24 school year! Please check your email for more info. Congratulations, scholars!
Vocal Ensemble (Choir 2)
Loretta Aiello
Marlow Barnes
Isabella Basso
Sebastian Benz
Kassidy Cleland
Maximus Dunlap
Ava Falcioni
Amelie Ghan
Helene Grenier
Aubrey Grimes
Brooklyn Hartley
Carlysle Hernandez
Quynh Anh Hoa
Brigette Hook
Aaron Kim
Claire Kitchens
Valentina Lang
Vivian Larrazabal
Freedom Morales
Vivienne Northern
Damian Pike
Ethan Quon
Noelle Rasmussen
Bodie Redmond
Summer Roberts
Penelope Tennant
Sunday Wakeman
Skylar Wengert
Trystan Willis
Jacob Wood
Hannah Young
Ripple Effect (Show Choir 2)
Avery Akerson
Piper Aldama
Mikayla Brooks
Belynda Bruce
Mariam Chelidze
Waverly Craver
Shylah Daswani
Joslynn Hawkins
Jasmin Jarjur
Martyna Kaczmarowski
Ayda Kim
Emma Knudtson
Sydney Lindenberg
Constance Palmer
Ava Palomares
Maya Sanchez
Emma Villasenor
Amelia Hemming
Dwyer Music Program Highlights & Promo Videos (find them below)!
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We have a culture of cultivating competent musical teams!
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We're a supportive group! You instantly become part of a tight-knit music family, and we always have each others' backs!
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Come journey with us! We participate in the Disney Imagination Campus Workshops annually. We also attend the Heritage Festivals.
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We get invited to perform in various venues and events like; the LA Angels stadium, for the Harlem Globetrotter basketball games, at Chapman University & Sonoma State University for state-level choral festivals, and even to Carnegie Hall (New York City) for a national choral festival!
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We perform for all sorts of school-wide & district-wide events too.
Dwyer's Music Department offers a variety of music classes ranging from beginning to advanced skill sets. Some of our classes do not require an audition. Our advanced classes are part of our school's APA Jr. program - a pathway to APA at Huntington Beach High School. Most of our offerings are yearlong classes.
Students currently enrolled in beginning/intermediate level Dwyer Music full-year elective(s) will be evaluated within their class(es). Thus, it will not be necessary to schedule an audition. However, an Online Application should still be submitted.
Classes that DO NOT require auditions (open to beginners) are:
- Concert Band (Band 1)
- Concert Orchestra (Orchestra 1)
- Rising Waves (Show Choir 1)
- Concert Choir (Choir 1)
- Commercial Music
APA Jr. Music Classes (audition required):
To initiate the audition process, please complete our Online Application. You will be contacted shortly after you have submitted your application. To ensure proper and timely communication, please provide us with a reliable and valid email address in your submitted online form.
Details of audition requirements for each advanced music class can be found in their "Audition Checklist" document (see below). Click on "Audition Checklist" for your choice of music class and review the required audition materials to help you prepare for a successful audition.
- Wind Ensemble (Band 2)
- String Ensemble (Orchestra 2)
- Vocal Ensemble (Choir 2)
- Ripple Effect (Show Choir 2)
Required audition materials such as sheet music can be found in the corresponding locker folder below (MUSIC LOCKER).
Tri-M Music Honor Society
President - Zoe Ferguson
Vice President - Owen Perkins
Secretary - Naomi Colodny & Antonio Lopez (Elect)
Historian/Librarian - Haley Dang & Lyra Piccinino
Treasurer - Sabrina Lopez, Audrey Le
Vocal Ensemble |
Ripple Effect |
Wind Ensemble |
Orchestra |
Commercial Music |
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President |
Kylie Aviles | Haley Dang | Joleen Vansomphone | Naomi Colodny | Graeden Edwards |
Vice President |
Audrey Le | Lauren Woodley | Owen Perkins | Lucy Dawson | Serena Haider |
Student Conductor |
Emma Gutierrez Cole Lassig |
Sabrina Lopez | William Barnes | ||
Dance Captain |
Mackenzie Jasper Sophia Linh Le Samantha Ball (Vice) |
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Quartermaster |
Lyra Piccinino (Elect) |
Addison Beutner Jayden Lee Bella Nguyen |
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Librarian |
Addison Beutner Jayden Lee Bella Nguyen |
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Section Leader |
Joseph Bray Rex Emch Roxanna Escalera Zoe Ferguson Jorgeluis Jaime Chloe McClaren Sydney Menchaca Lyra Piccinino Samantha Robles |
Charissa Bui Siena Chee Jillian Cheng |
Addison Beutner Seamus Conwell Brady Dorfman Joey Gonzales Jayden Lee Sabrina Lopez Addison McCoy Bella Nguyen
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William Barnes Naomi Colodny Lucy Dawson Amelia Nguyen Makayla Ordaz |
JOMG Slate of Candidates for 2023-24
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Treasurer - Melissa Knudtson
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Secretary - Jennifer Cooper
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VP Choirs - Brandii Arriola
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VP Band - Samantha Zenghut
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VP Commercial Music - Kristin Frederick
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VP Orchestra - Alejandra Nauman
Jr. Oiler Music Guild
Dwyer Music Booster Club
2022 - 2023 Board:
President: Kristin Beckner
presidentjomg@gmail.com
Treasurer: Sarah Adamson
treasurerjomg@gmail.com
VP Ways & Means: Lori Hewitt
jomgwaysandmeans@gmail.com
Secretary: Wendi Perkins
VP, Band: Heather Lopez
VP, Choir: Lisa Aviles
VP, Orchestra: Nina Dawson
VP, Commercial Music: Starla Edwards
Dwyer Middle School's Music Department provides comprehensive offerings in both instrumental and vocal development. Our advanced classes are part of the school's Academy for the Performing Arts Junior (APA Jr.), which is a pathway to HBHS APA programs. Our music classes allow students to realize their fullest potential while interacting with peers who share their passion for the Arts. Involvement in music not only increases self-esteem, but often raises the level of academic achievement as well. More importantly, our students learn various musical skills, develop lasting relationships with their peers, and acquire a lifelong appreciation for music.
All music classes are yearlong courses, except Commercial Music (which runs for a semester at a time, but feel free to take it for two semesters in a row!). 6th graders are welcome to join all Dwyer Music courses instead of the Elective Wheel. All classes are open to 6th, 7th, or 8th graders.
Concert Orchestra (Orchestra 1):
Beginning strings class
(no audition required)
String Ensembleª (Orchestra 2):
Advanced strings class
Concert Band (Band 1):
Beginning concert band class
(no audition required)
Wind Ensembleª (Band 2):
Advanced concert band class
Commercial Music:
Commercial music class
(no audition required)
Rising Waves (Show Choir 1):
Beginning choir class w/ dance choreo
(no audition required)
Ripple Effectª (Show Choir 2):
Advanced choir class w/ dance choreo
Concert Choir (Choir 1):
Beginning choir class
(no audition required)
Vocal Ensembleª (Choir 2):
Advanced choir class
ª APA Jr. class (selective, audition-based)
Dwyer Chorale is Dwyer's premium choir! Singers from our school's Vocal Ensemble (Choir 2) and Ripple Effect (Show Choir 2) combine to participate in this ensemble. They represent our city, district, and school, at various festivals and competitions throughout the country (and the world)! Someday, we plan to be invited to the World Choir Games!!
General Info
dwyermusichb@gmail.com
Bands & Choirs
nreyes@hbcsd.us
Ms. Homann
Orchestra & Commercial Music
shomann@hbcsd.us
