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Matsiko Orphan Children’s Choir Coming to Fairbury
ABOUT MATSIKO CHOIR
Born from a heart for every forgotten child in the unreached corners of the world, the International Children’s Network (ICN) began it’s choir program in 2008 with the first US tour of the Matsiko Children’s Choir. This choir was the first step toward bringing children together from the various countries in which ICN provides sponsorship. After the choir’s resounding success, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir was created with children from Peru and Liberia, who shared their lives and culture through song and dance, and connected their hearts with audiences across the United States. This year, children from India were also granted permission to travel with Matsiko, and the choir continues annually with new children auditioning and performing every year.
Matsiko is a Ugandan word for “hope”. This word embodies both the children and the songs that they sing. Through the Matsiko World Orphan Choir, thousands of children will be reached with the hope of a brighter future. Proceeds generated by the choir tour and merchandise sales go directly to support ICN’s worldwide programs, including life-changing educational sponsorship that affords orphaned children a chance at a university degree. The Matsiko children absolutely love to share the gift of life, love and hope that they’ve received through the support of sponsors — people just like you!
FHS Students Selected for NCDA Honor Choirs
Ashley Sanchez, Kodey Swartz, and Brook Tatro were 3 of 70 students selected statewide to be a part of the 2019 NCDA Middle Level Honor Choir (grades 7-9) this summer. The clinician this year is Ryan Beeken, who proudly serves as director of Choral Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he conducts the University Chorale, Chorus, and Chamber Singers. In addition, he teaches graduate and undergraduate choral conducting and supervises student teachers. Beeken also serves as artistic director for the Blair Concert Chorale, whose mission includes fostering a growing appreciation of quality choral music for the population of south central Pennsylvania.
Sophomore Hailie Nicholson was selected for the first-ever NCDA All-State Honor Choir. The inaugural clinician is Nebraska native, and NCDA veteran, Dr. Matt Hill. Dr. Hill is the Director of Choral Activities at Peru State, and is the founder of Sing Omaha. Matt is well known in our state, and brings energy, excitement, and expertise to the podium. Students will enjoy the repertoire and will be engaged through the rehearsal experience as they sing with this auditioned 60-voice concert ensemble; the first of its kind in NCDA history.
The NCDA Conference will take place at Doane University from July 7-10. Please congratulate these students on this awesome achievement!
Students Selected for Awards
Several students received American Legion Awards during the Fairbury Junior High School Awards Ceremony: Pictured are Guy Shalla, Trenton Ruhnke (1st Place Boy), Cora Tatro (1st Place Girl), Ellie Livingston (2nd Place Girl) and Trayce Blass (2nd Place Boy), Doug Kapke.
Cora Tatro – Big Red Stars Winner
Cora Tatro was selected as a Big Red Stars winner. She was nominated by her teachers and coaches based on leadership, scholarship and character. She attended the ceremony sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Citizenship Awards
The following 8th graders received the citizenship awards: Emily Huss, Allison Davis, Brant Gillham and Daxton Snook.
Daughters of the American Revolution Award
Jacob Torkelson was the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for deep appreciation of American History. Nancy Bettin presented the award.
Jr. High State Track
The following students were invited to participate in the Junior High State Track Meet last weekend at Gothenburg: Alex Lutz, James Olds, Devon Carel, Emily Huss, & Mikya Lierman. Devon Carel earned 5th place medals in the 800 and the high jump.
