Honor Chorister Dynasty

In the beginning of January, the NCC had their daycamp to introduce the choristers to new spring music, and gear up for the second semester of their choral year and tour.  The nerve-wracking part of January Jubilee, as this daycamp is called, is that it includes a vote by the 90 member choir on who they think is deserving of the status of Honor Chorister.  Candidates are to demonstrate kindness, focus, leadership, knowledge of musical parts, and quality vocals.  Last year, much to our delight, Moo was voted to be Honor Chorister along with a handful of her peers.  As this is Belle's 7th grade year, she was eligible for the first time this year...and much to our delight and relief, she was seen fit by her peers to be voted Honor Chorister along with 3 other kids from NCC.  They voted over January Jubilee, but this week--2 weeks after the vote--the Honor Choristers were revealed.

It's a little hard to make out from this picture, but they have all the kids close their eyes and wait.  The accompanist plays anticipatory, game-showesque music while a couple of the directors walk around the room and put the medals around the necks of those chosen.  Once that medal is placed upon your neck, you silently stand up--eyes still closed--and wait for Dr. Bridges to say "Okay, everyone, open your eyes!".  After that (from what I can tell from my vantage point out in the hallway), it's a bunch of whoops and hollers and screams all to the piano meddlings of Krazy Kyle Hankins.  The four kids chosen this year are all really deserving--and we are so proud of Belle.  We are a bit sad for dear friends who didn't receive the coveted award, but I have to agree with Belle's words: "They all are Honor Choristers in my eyes". 

 This is William.  He is the youngest boy of the great Hearn musical dynasty, and has been in Touring Choir since--get this--he was in third grade.  The Hearns are amazing.  And sweet.

Daddy was very proud of his baby girl.

(We came home from choir with quite a story to tell...right when Steve had his hands covered in garlic and oil.  So THAT is why he is holding his hands that way.  LOL)

Quote of the night: "I feel like I just won the lottery!"