Choir Archives - Kearney Middle School

Bulldog Singers Hit the High Notes at Districts

Ray Weikal — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:02:50 +0000

On Friday, March 21, 45 students from Kearney Junior High and Kearney High School travelled to Liberty High School to compete in the 2025 MSHSAA District Solo and Small Ensemble Contest. These 45 students competed in 45 events; they earned 16 Exemplary Ratings and 24 Outstanding Ratings.

The Exemplary ratings qualify students for the State Solo and Small Ensemble in May. Out of 45 students, 24 qualified to compete at the state contest.

“This year’s choir is carrying on a tradition of excellence in our program,” Director Dustin McKinney said. “They work hard, collaborate and support each other. These results testify to their talents and character.”

Student(s)	Building	1-Exemplary	2-Outstanding	3-Satisfactory
Adrienne Ford	HS		Solo, Misty Six	Ainsley Six
Aiden Vasquez	HS	Daemon Double, CSW Six	Solo
Ainsley Young	HS		Solo	Ainsley Six
Allison Dixon	HS		Solo	Ainsley Six
Archer Schmidt	HS	Solo, Witness Double
Audree Curran	JH	Winter Six		Solo
Avery Janiak	HS	Witness Double	Solo
Breanna Cobb	HS		Highlands 5, Riversong Six
Brodie Burton	JH	Solo, Winter Six
Camden Haney	HS	CSW Six
Camille Hermon	HS	Daemon Double	Misty Six	Solo
Colton Walker	HS	CSW Six
Connor Green	HS	Solo, Daemon Double, Witness Double
Delayne Boyd	HS	Daemon Double, Witness Double	Solo
Drew Nelson	HS	Witness Double	Solo
Elizabeth Carpenter	HS		Highlands 5, Solo
Elizabeth Demers	HS		Solo	Ainsley Six
Emiliana Eberhardt	HS	Solo, Daemon Double, Witness Double
Evan Burgdoerfer	HS		Solo	Firefly 5
Geneva Seabrook	HS			Firefly 5
Gracelyn Williamson	HS		Highlands 5
Holly Fort	HS		Solo
Jaelyn Deen	HS	Daemon Double	Solo	Ainsley Six
James Billingsley	HS
James Hunsucker	JH			Firefly 5
Jason Anderson	HS		Riversong Six
Julienne Ford	HS	Solo, Witness Double	Misty Six
Kambri Morris	HS		Highlands 5
Kapria Derby	HS		Solo	Ainsley Six
Katherine Smith	JH	Winter Six
Kaycie Springer	HS	Solo	Highlands 5, Misty Six
Klara Wentzel	HS		Solo, Misty Six
Lilly Chandler	HS		Solo, Riversong Six
Logan West	HS	Solo, Daemon Double, Witness Double
Lucas Zurliene	HS	CSW Six	Solo
Matthew Edie	HS	Solo, CSW Six	Riversong Six
Maverick Kerns	JH	Winter Six	Solo
Mikaela Randoll	JH		Solo	Firefly 5
Nathanial West	HS		Solo
Phoebe Taylor	HS	Solo	Misty Six
Ronin Roddy	HS	Solo, Daemon Double, CSW Six
Samantha Billingsley	JH	Winter Six	Solo
Sofia Kouzinoglou	JH	Solo, Winter Six		Firefly 5
Taylor Kolek	HS		Riversong Six
Zuzu DeLay	HS		Solo, Riversong Six

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Dogwood Sends Student to All-State Children’s Choir

Ray Weikal — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:37:19 +0000

Dogwood Elementary fifth-grader Mackenzie Morris has been chosen to join the Missouri All-State Children’s Choir.

Mackenzie earned her spot among just 135 talented students selected from over 1,000 auditions statewide, according to Dogwood Elementary music teacher Xandria Obico. In January, Mackenzie will join the choir to perform during the 87th Missouri Music Educator’s Association Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks.

“Mackenzie has worked hard to develop her singing skills, and her dedication has paid off,” Mrs. Obico said. “This opportunity marks an exciting milestone for Mackenzie, Dogwood Elementary, and the entire community as they cheer her on in this prestigious event!”

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Bulldogs Among Best at All-State Choir Auditions

Ray Weikal — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:13:48 +0000

Kearney, Mo., October 30, 2024: Ten Kearney High School Choir members earned All-State honors during auditions on Saturday, Oct. 26.

KHS sent 16 juniors and seniors to the event, according to Director Dustin McKinney. They earned honors by learning parts to a challenging piece of music and then performing as part of a quartet.

They are scored by three judges, and then that score is stacked with their District Audition which scored a vocal solo and sight-reading in September. Honorable Mentions are top 10 scores, Alternates are top 6 scores, and All-State are top 4.

In addition, Jules Ford was one of three students who earned top sight-reading scores and were invited to the state-level sight-reading competition, which is even harder than the all-state process.

All State

Delayne Boyd
Logan West
Connor Green
Drew Nelson

Alternate

Emi Eberhardt- 1st
Luke Zurliene- 1st
Archer Schmidt- 2nd

Honorable Mention

Klara Wentzel
Jules Ford
Ronin Roddy

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