Amherechos (AMH)
The Amherechos is an auditioned mixed choir that also functions as a competitive show choir. This course emphasizes singing and performing techniques, music theory, analysis of music and the development of basic vocal technique. A strong emphasis is also placed on choreography, facials and expression. general overview of music development through history and careers in music will also be studied. Participation in a concert performance is a requirement for the class grade. Students will learn proper breath support, good posture and diction. A variety of choral literature and songs in foreign languages will be studied.
Repertoire for Spring Semester
Lacrymosa arranged by Russell Robinson
The May Night arranged by Arthur Frackenpohl
Invisible arranged by Ed Lojeski
Recent Awards
2013 - 1st place at CVSCI Div. B
2014 - "Color My World" Overall Grand Champion 3rd place at Kings Dominion ShowFusion competition
2015 - "Broadway" - 3rd place at Powhatan competition Div. B
2016 - "Marry the Night" - 3rd place at CVSCI competition Div. B, 1st place (Div. 1) and Overall 2nd runner at Martinsburg competition, "Funkiest Show Band", 1st place Mixed Division, 1st overall at ShowFusion competition
2017 - "Peter Pan" - 1st runner up at Manchester Koste competition, 2nd place at Martinsburg competition Div. B, 2nd runner up overall at Martinsburg competition
2018 - "Rise" - 3rd place at Festival of Choirs, Small Div.
2019 - "Our Time is Now" Best Sportsmanship and Best Band, Small Div. CCI, Best Choreography (TIE) and Third Place, Small Div., FOC, Third Place, Small Div., Powhatan Diamond Classic
2020- "Life of the Party" - 1st place, Best Vocal Quality Div. A, CCI
2021- COVID
2022- "Ignite the Light" 3rd place, Division AAA @ CCI, Best Vocals and 2nd place, Division AAA @Powhatan Diamond Classic
2023- "Face the Storm" 2nd place, Best Band, Best Show Design, Division AAA @ CCI, Best Band, Best Show Design (TIE), Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Grand Champion in AAA Division @ FoC, 3rd Runner Up Open Division, People's Choice @ Powhatan Diamond Classic
2024- "Rise of the Phoenix" - 2nd place in AAA Division, People's Choice @ CCI, 1st place Mixed Small Division, Best Female Soloist: Amira Harris @ Martinsburg, Best Soloist in our division: Kelsey Fore, 1st runner up in our division @ Powhatan Diamond Classic
Repertoire for Spring Semester
Lacrymosa arranged by Russell Robinson
The May Night arranged by Arthur Frackenpohl
Invisible arranged by Ed Lojeski
Recent Awards
2013 - 1st place at CVSCI Div. B
2014 - "Color My World" Overall Grand Champion 3rd place at Kings Dominion ShowFusion competition
2015 - "Broadway" - 3rd place at Powhatan competition Div. B
2016 - "Marry the Night" - 3rd place at CVSCI competition Div. B, 1st place (Div. 1) and Overall 2nd runner at Martinsburg competition, "Funkiest Show Band", 1st place Mixed Division, 1st overall at ShowFusion competition
2017 - "Peter Pan" - 1st runner up at Manchester Koste competition, 2nd place at Martinsburg competition Div. B, 2nd runner up overall at Martinsburg competition
2018 - "Rise" - 3rd place at Festival of Choirs, Small Div.
2019 - "Our Time is Now" Best Sportsmanship and Best Band, Small Div. CCI, Best Choreography (TIE) and Third Place, Small Div., FOC, Third Place, Small Div., Powhatan Diamond Classic
2020- "Life of the Party" - 1st place, Best Vocal Quality Div. A, CCI
2021- COVID
2022- "Ignite the Light" 3rd place, Division AAA @ CCI, Best Vocals and 2nd place, Division AAA @Powhatan Diamond Classic
2023- "Face the Storm" 2nd place, Best Band, Best Show Design, Division AAA @ CCI, Best Band, Best Show Design (TIE), Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Grand Champion in AAA Division @ FoC, 3rd Runner Up Open Division, People's Choice @ Powhatan Diamond Classic
2024- "Rise of the Phoenix" - 2nd place in AAA Division, People's Choice @ CCI, 1st place Mixed Small Division, Best Female Soloist: Amira Harris @ Martinsburg, Best Soloist in our division: Kelsey Fore, 1st runner up in our division @ Powhatan Diamond Classic
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