JCS Choral Students Attend WV All-State Children's Chorus in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Jefferson County Schools is proud to recognize the elementary and middle school choral students selected to participate in the 2023 West Virginia All-State Children's Chorus! The group included 12 students from Blue Ridge Elementary, Driswood Elementary, Shepherdstown Elementary, and Wright Denny Intermediate Schools, and three from Charles Town Middle School.

Preparation for the event began in the fall as students learned and practiced nine pieces of music with their school's choral director. Among these selections were three pieces sung in a foreign language, offering students an additional challenge.

The five choral groups traveled to Charleston on March 2, joining other elementary and middle school choral students statewide. As a group, they spent two days polishing their nine musical selections under the direction of professional guest choral director Vincent Oakes. The event concluded with an evening concert at the Clay Center, where students showcased their talent and hard work.

Congratulations to the following students who represented Jefferson County Schools at this event:

Blue Ridge Elementary

Deklynn Boggs
Jason Jones

Director: Cheryl LaVigne