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Fairfield Union elementary and middle-school choir recognized for state selection and performs for board
Summary
The district recognized elementary and middle-school choir students who were selected for the state youth choir and performed at the board meeting after participating in a state event in Cleveland.
Fairfield Union Local recognized elementary and middle‑school choir students who were selected to perform with the Ohio Music Education Association state youth choir.
Superintendent Bellville and music staff noted the district expanded music and choir instruction to younger grades and credited that expansion with recent student selections for state-level ensembles. Choir director(s) and staff brought students to the board meeting for brief remarks and a performance; the program included a song presented at the Cleveland event titled “Mary Had a Little Blues.”
Miss Burnworth (presented in the transcript) summarized selection criteria, saying students were chosen based on pitch matching, musician skills in class and classroom behavior. Choir students received certificates and the board took a group photo after the performance.
Ending: The district said it will continue to highlight student achievements at upcoming board meetings as the school year winds down.
