Central Bucks South Choir Competing In B101 Christmas Competition

WARRINGTON, PA — An a cappella choir from Central Bucks High School South will bring its unique sound to the B101 Christmas Choir Competition this week.

The CB South Southside Choir will be competing in a 9-12 grade semifinal round on Wednesday, Dec. 6 against Cherokee High School Girls Ensemble and the Hatboro-Horsham High School Madrigals for a chance to move to the finals on Thursday. The first place winner will be announced on Friday.

For the competition, Southside will be singing a Pentatonix arrangement of "My Favorite Things".

Voting will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and listeners and supporters can vote as many times as they want through the B101.1 website.

CB South Southside is unique not just for its sound, but because it's completely student led and directed.

While Central Bucks South Choir Director Joseph Stellino said he helps facilitate, the students do everything from conducting their own auditions to picking their own soloists and music.

"These are my top singers. This group gives them an extra level to go above and beyond. That's what makes them special as opposed to another school where the director is doing all the work for them," said Stellino.

B101 listeners can hear the song played on the air during the 7 a.m. hour as well as at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

"Please vote as many times as you can and please spread the word to friends, family, and colleagues," said Stellino.

Other 9-12 semifinalists include Neshaminy High School Select Choir, Lansdale Catholic High School, Cherry Hill High School East, Shawnee High School, Mount St. Joseph Academy Sweet Madeline’s, and Ridley High School.

Here's How The Voting Works

• Nine semifinalists are selected to compete.
• Three schools are showcased on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 4, 5 and 6) with the winners of each daily competition advancing to the finals on Thursday, Dec. 7).
• The first, second and third place winners (9-12 grade division) will be announced on Friday, Dec. 8 during the morning show with Jenn Ryan and Bill Tafrow, shortly after 7 a.m.

Voting Rules

• Go to www.b101philly.com to vote for your school choir. Voters are presented with options to vote for each competing school for that given day.
• The voting period each day will be from the time all songs are played on B101 (shortly after 7 a.m.) up until 9 p.m. that evening.
• Winners will be announced the following morning during the B101 Morning Show shortly after 7 a.m.

Prizes

• 1st Place: $5,000 and will be invited to perform their winning song at the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Concert at the Wells Fargo Center on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m.
• 2nd Place: $2,000 cash for their school's music department
• 3rd Place: $1,000 cash for their school's music department