Norristown Student Rises Through The Choir Ranks

NORRISTOWN, PA -- Norristown Area High Schools’ Jonathan Mueller is rapidly rising through the choir ranks.

Mueller auditioned for the Pennsylvania Music Education Association’s (PMEA) District 11 choir festival in November and and placed 16th out of 40+ Bass 2’s from Montgomery County.

Then, on Thursday , Mueller participated in the official audition for Regional Choir (Bucks and Montgomery Counties) and officially qualified for the PMEA Region 2 Choir.

In total, Mueller moved up 7 spots and is now seated 9th in the Montgomery County District, the school said.

Mueller performed at a music festival in Lower Merion on Friday.

The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is a statewide nonprofit organization of over 4,500 members, dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, as well as those in the music industry, merchandising and publishing. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. PMEA is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education, NAfME.

Image courtesy Norristown Area High School.