Choir Performances - Junior Year (Jourdan)

Jourdan had another very busy school year during his junior year at Mountain View (2014-15).  He was in the Concert Choir as well as the Mountain Express a capella choir. Because the a capella choir (with only 16 members) met every morning during zero period (or before school), Jourdan found himself attending seminary at 5:25am which meant waking up around 4:45 every morning.  In the Fall, he was fortunate enough to audition for and participate in the District Honor Choir (below) which is made from choir students throughout the school district.

  This photo is from the choir's Spring concert at Mountain View.

The choir got to perform at the Veteran's Day assembly also:

The choir took a trip to San Francisco for their Spring tour.  They spent time shopping and eating at Pier 39. They also performed "Circle of Life" from "Lion King" for the crowds at Pier 39.

Photo below: Adwin Nettles, Jourdan, Emmanuel (Manny) Mendez, and Adam Haddad.

The choir took a trolley tour around the city.  They became the focal attraction wherever they went because they were singing and performing at the top of their lungs the whole time. Below: Jourdan, Taylor Jensen, Hadara (Haddi) Meyer, and Jack Hoheisel.

Visiting the Golden Gate bridge outside Fort Point.

Group dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp at Pier 39. The guy leaning in on Jourdan is his buddy Josiah Howes.

We spent our last afternoon in the Bay Area at Great America theme park.  Jourdan and Mom rode Flight Deck together (our last ride in the park).

 At their final concert of the year, the a capella choir sang "For Good" from the Broadway musical "Wicked".  They chose to perform their number surrounding the piano; this is the way they practice every morning at 6:45.  It was an emotional performance for the group as it was the last time these 16 would perform together.

 And, for those who are truly interested....here are a few links to some of the songs they did this year.  Jourdan has a solo in "Strength".

• "Dubala" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfl9VSzvd7A 
• "Circle of Life" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-bsVjPRAsE
• "Strength" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY66aFQU8Ww