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St. Luke's 2017 SLSing Off
For the 4th year, St. Luke's Upper School a capella competition showcased strong talent. See a complete video and list of winners.
The 2017 SLSing Off showcased strong St. Luke’s talent for a 4th year in a row. Seven student-formed a capella groups singing their own arrangements performed in front of their peers in the school's Black Box Theatre. Family and friends had the opportunity to hear the groups sing live when they performed again at the St. Luke's Upper School Spring Choir Concert.
The theme of this year's SLSing Off was Music of 2016 and the groups competed in two categories: Chorale (11th & 12th grade) and Chorus (9th & 10th grade). The competing groups were the DoReMigos, Unaccompanied Minors, Bust-A-Note, Treble in Paradise, Deez Notes, Chordially Yours and the Rolling Tones.
View the entire 2017 SLSing Off video performed in the Black Box Theatre.
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These are the winners of the 2017 SLSing Off in the Chorus and Chorale:
Chorus
Overall Winner: Treble in Paradise
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Outstanding Soloists (three way tie): Henry Jodka (Treble in Paradise), Emily Stute (Rolling Tones), Ali Vogel (Rolling Tones)
Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Dylan Antonioli (Treble in Paradise)
Outstanding Choreography (two way tie): Chordially Yours, Treble in Paradise
Outstanding Arrangement: Treble in Paradise
Audience Favorite: Treble in Paradise
Chorale
Overall Winner: DoReMigos
Outstanding Soloists: Cate Van Elslander (Unaccompanied Minors)
Outstanding Vocal Percussion: Dayne Brissitte (Bust-A-Note)
Outstanding Choreography: DoReMigos
Outstanding Arrangement: DoReMigos
Audience Favorite: DoReMigos
A special thanks to US Music Chair Dale Griffa for coordinating the SLSing Off (as well as his and MS Music Chair Katie Kaplan’s supervision of the groups) and the faculty judges: Music teacher Bob Leinbach, MS Drama Director and Classical Languages teacher Leo Mahler, Library Director Elizabeth Nelson, and Director of Theatre Arts Jason Peck.
St. Luke’s is a secular private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership ability. A kind, inclusive community awaits you at St. Luke's.
