Southwest choir, band, and orchestra students had a
strong showing and leadership roles at the 20th Annual Viva City Choir &
Orchestra Performance, which took place at the Convention Center on April 28
and 29. The event featured students from 14 Minneapolis schools who formed a
150-piece orchestra and 700-member choir. Highlights of the featured
Southwest students include vocal soloists Natalie Dulka and Sam
Gaines, concertmaster Ava Szychalski, and a performance by SW alum Dessa. The
event featured the world-premiere of a newly commissioned work by Dessa
and local composer Jocelyn Hagen, which will also be performed at
future events throughout the district as well as by Vocalessence next season.
SW conductors Keith Liuzzi and Nathan Knoll led with charisma and style, as
usual! The performers received standing ovations from large
and enthusiastic audiences both nights! We're so proud of the high
level of excellence shown by the many talented musicians, vocalists, and
artists at Southwest High School!
above: Viva City 2014 stage and choir at the Convention Center
Pictured (left to right): SW musicians Ryan Rosik (bass
clarinet) Ava Szychalski (violin), Dessa, and Emerson Clay (violin)
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