Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2017, Page 29

Description:	Helping Hands of the StaffMany people say theyre dedicated to thingslike sports, arts, and music. The definition ofdedication is: the quality of being dedicated orcommitted to a task or purpose.Here at North, two volunteers give their all forour students.Our pianist isnt paid,said Basia Bryan, Sheis here as a volunteer worker, yet she is here everyday helping us like its her full time job.The choir teacher Mrs. Miller and the pianistMrs. Schoch show how committed they are to theirstudents learning.I always wanted to join choir and learn how tosing, said sophomore Delfina Ogando The staffhere have really done a lot for me. They have such astrong connection with music. Its amazing, saidOgando.At the choir concert on Sept. 23, Mrs. Millergot into a serious car accident approximately 30minutes before the concert was to begin. She camewith glass and blood all over her hands, and even though she was in pain, she wasnt going to give up on us,said Bryan.The musical staff at North are not only important for the school, but for the students with a strong passion for music as well.BEHIND THE CURTAINSIts all Ive really known how to do. Ijust feel like this is just my passion inlife and its what I want to do. It makesme really happy.I started singing at IU when I wasfive years old. I trained classically forten years, then trained in opera for five,and now Im here. AdIt takes a lot of skill. Plus youmeet so many people who youhave to get along with. Its like abig family.You can become reallynervous when on stage, but onceyou get out there, you have to getin this zone.ffPhotos by: Catherine BarkerStudents at BloomingtonNorth dont just walk out on stageand flawlessly preform withoutfirst preparing for months inclass. Mrs. Miller insures thatevery student can use their voicesto their fullest potential everyclass. Furthermore, Miller teachesher classes basic knowledge, likesight reading music, learning newpieces, and how to match pitches.Each student is taught with a highlevel by their trained staff.Page & Stories by: Paige Osborne 29
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