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Choir students earn Division 1 ratings, advance to state

Norseman Staff • February 23, 2024

Last week choir students participated in the South Zone UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest. The following students earned a Division 1 rating on their solo. Khloe Atterberry Juan Barco - State...

The fine arts department presents Grease the Musical.

Grease Lightning

Belle Pollard, Staff Writer • January 22, 2024

As the curtain rises on the fine arts department’s production of the hit musical Grease, Junior Christian Eddington will play the lead role of Danny Zuko. Christian was cast as Prince Eric in The Little...

The Little Mermaid delivers Disney magic despite difficulties

Ace Roueche • April 7, 2022
Putting together a musical in just a few weeks is already a huge challenge, but that task is made more difficult when weather complications and the spread of an illness arise. This was unfortunately the case with this year’s production of The Little Mermaid, with an ice storm hitting Bryan right before opening night and with at least 10 cast members out with COVID at some point during the rehearsal.

Seniors earn top vocal honors: All-state choir member, alternate prove hard-work, dedication key to success

Ron Toback-Wolf • May 20, 2020
Earning a spot in the all-state choir is a prestigious accomplishment that only the top seven vocalists in each voice part are awarded each year. Senior Claire Beesaw earned third chair all-state mixed choir soprano and senior Abby Surley was selected as ninth chair (1st runner-up) for all-state treble choir.

Choir students advance to TMEA Pre-Area

adviser • November 15, 2019

Twenty-one students made the TMEA choir and a record 15 are advancing to the Pre-Area round.Bryan High Choir All-Region results: Soprano 1: Madeline Chilek - Adv., Jenna Mowad - Adv., Claire Beesaw...

Choir students named to TMEA All-State Choir

adviser • January 18, 2018

Two choir members were named to the TMEA All-State Choir: junior Kayla Callen and senior Andres Reyna. This is the highest individual honor a high school choir student can receive. High school students...

Sophomore sounds off, adds unique beat to a cappella group

Anna Beth Mayerhoff • April 21, 2017
A baseline beat resonates from the stage as the choir begins to sing and captures the attention of the audience. Vocal Legacy, the a cappella choir group is composed of some of the best singers at Bryan High and in that mix is sophomore Graham Littlefield who excels at beatboxing.

Into the theatre: Fine arts department unites to create musical production

Lucy Raleigh • March 1, 2017
The curtain rises as all the hours of work, tears, and nerves culminate in this single moment. The Narrator begins the story: "Once upon a time in a far off kingdom", and the stage comes to life transporting the audience into the fairy tale world. Fine arts students involved with choir, band, and theatre labored for months creating their own version of the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods.

Jack of all trades: Senior utilizes creative talents for self-expression

adviser • May 25, 2016
Creating art, singing opera, and creative writing provide an outlet for senior Lauren Bernal. Beginning in the sixth grade, Lauren found her passion for art creating simple drawings.

Choir earns sweepstakes award at UIL contest

adviser • April 26, 2016

The Bryan High Choir competed as four different choirs at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading contest held at College Station High School. Varsity Men - Concert 1-2-1 // Sight-reading 1-1-1 (Sweepstakes) Non-Varsity...

Choir to host princess tea party

adviser • February 22, 2016

The Bryan High Choir will host a princess tea party, and YOU are invited! The tea party will take place February 27 in the Bryan High School Commons. This event is for children 12 and under and their parent(s)....

Choir students earn division 1 ratings at solo, ensemble competition

adviser • February 22, 2016

Choir students competed at UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest on Thursday, Feb. 18. Of the 110 students that competed: 68 earned a division 1 rating 34 qualified for State

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