Belles of Amherst (BoA)
The Belles of Amherst is an auditioned treble 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. A 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
Exsultate in Seven composed by Andy Beck
On An Eagle's Wing composed by Andy Beck
Wade in the Water arranged by Dan Davison
Recent Awards
2013 - 2nd place at CVSCI Div. B
2014 - 3rd runner up at Powhatan competition Div. B, Overall Grand Champion 2nd place at Kings Dominion ShowFusion competition
2015 - 3rd place at Powhatan competition Div. B, 1st place at Music in the Parks competition in Atlanta, GA
2016 - "Empowering Women" - 3rd place at Powhatan competition Div. B, 3rd place at CVSCI competition Div. B, 2nd place at Martinsburg competition, Emilie Bozik - Best Female Solo, 1st place Women's Division, 2nd place overall at ShowFusion competition
2017 - "Marilyn Monroe" - 3rd runner up at Thomas Dale competition Div. B, 3rd runner up at Manchester Koste competition Div. B
2018 - "Our Journey Together" - 4th runner up at Thomas Dale competition Div. B
2019 - "The Evolution of the Housewives"
2020- "Love's Rollercoaster" - 2nd place, Best Band, Best Sportsmanship Div. A, CCI
2021- COVID
2022- "Don't Stop Dancing"
2023- "Falling Through Love" - Best Stage Crew, Best Choreography, 2nd place Open Division @ FoC, 1st Runner Up Open Division @ Powhatan Diamond Classic
2024- "Dream With Open Eyes" - 1st Runner Up Treble Small @ Martinsburg competition
Repertoire for Spring Semester
Exsultate in Seven composed by Andy Beck
On An Eagle's Wing composed by Andy Beck
Wade in the Water arranged by Dan Davison
Recent Awards
2013 - 2nd place at CVSCI Div. B
2014 - 3rd runner up at Powhatan competition Div. B, Overall Grand Champion 2nd place at Kings Dominion ShowFusion competition
2015 - 3rd place at Powhatan competition Div. B, 1st place at Music in the Parks competition in Atlanta, GA
2016 - "Empowering Women" - 3rd place at Powhatan competition Div. B, 3rd place at CVSCI competition Div. B, 2nd place at Martinsburg competition, Emilie Bozik - Best Female Solo, 1st place Women's Division, 2nd place overall at ShowFusion competition
2017 - "Marilyn Monroe" - 3rd runner up at Thomas Dale competition Div. B, 3rd runner up at Manchester Koste competition Div. B
2018 - "Our Journey Together" - 4th runner up at Thomas Dale competition Div. B
2019 - "The Evolution of the Housewives"
2020- "Love's Rollercoaster" - 2nd place, Best Band, Best Sportsmanship Div. A, CCI
2021- COVID
2022- "Don't Stop Dancing"
2023- "Falling Through Love" - Best Stage Crew, Best Choreography, 2nd place Open Division @ FoC, 1st Runner Up Open Division @ Powhatan Diamond Classic
2024- "Dream With Open Eyes" - 1st Runner Up Treble Small @ Martinsburg competition
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