By Dana Self, Upper School Performing Arts Teacher
Ten MICDS Upper School singers were selected by audition to perform with the 2025 St. Louis Metro District Choir. The blind audition consisted of each student performing a 90-second prepared vocal solo for a panel of three adjudicators, followed by a round of key signature identification and the completion of two challenging sight-singing exercises. The 165-voice choir will perform on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at The Principia. The choir will be directed by Dr. Jackson Thomas, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.
Congratulations to:
- Reina Banerjee ‘27
- Milton Duckworth ‘27
- Ezra Ewald ‘27
- Felipe Ferreira ‘27
- Andrew Ford ‘26
- Cyrus Kummer ‘28
- Shreeya Shelar ‘28
- Ray Spencer ‘26
- Jeremy Wang ‘28
- Ford Werner ‘28
The following MICDS singers scored in the top 20 of their respective voice parts, making them eligible to audition for the 2026 Missouri All-State Choir. MICDS will host the auditions on Thursday, November 6.
Congratulations and good luck to:
- Ray Spencer ‘26
- Reina Banerjee ‘27
- Milton Duckworth ‘27
- Ezra Ewald ‘27
- Felipe Ferreira ‘27
Bravo, choir stars!