Nearly two-dozen middle schoolers named to spots on a prestigious choir in North Texas. 
32 Decatur middle schoolers auditioned for the All-Region Choir, which is similar to an All-Star choir consisting of top student vocalists from throughout the region. The students spent weeks learning and preparing the music - both inside and outside of the choir classroom. From there, students were required to sing by themselves in front of a pen of judges.
"Over 300 students from all over the region auditioned for the elite 90 voice choir, and we boast 22 members from Decatur," said Clare Yurasek, McCarroll Middle School Choir Teacher. "I am honored to work with such amazing students! and want to encourage our community to congratulate these kiddos for this achievement when you see them around."
The following are members of the 2024 All-Region Choir, and will perform in a concert on November 5 at Dallas Baptist University:
Soprano
Aniston Kirkham, 2nd Chair
Alexah Castillo, 7th Chair
Cori McNiel, 7th Chair
Leah Cortez, 11th Chair
Eliana Gallegos, 13th Chair
Annabelle Roberts, 14th Chair
Alto
Kinsley Arment, 5th Chair
Katelyn Reyes, 8th Chair
Eden Brooks, 9th Chair
Emma Harllee, 12 Chair
Gabriela Aldaba, 14th Chair
Ellie Clackler, 18th Chair
Abigail Miller, 19th Chair
Doris Lo, 23rd Chair
Trinity McElhaney, 28th Chair
Natalie Odean, 29th Chair
Tenor
Briggs Johnson, 1st Chair
Sawyer Johnson, 2nd Chair
Drew Mattison, 9th Chair
Bass
Jayden Amaya, 2nd Chair
Liam Cross, 3rd Chair
Chris Ramirez, 8th Chair