South Seneca vocalists earn accolades at Darien Lake Festival

The South Seneca High School Vocal Jazz group earned high praise from a panel of judges during the recent Darien Lake Music Festival.Nearly 20 students represented the Falcons in the competition, which featured school music groups from across the state. Performers from different schools showcased their abilities and earned points and ratings based on their talents. For the South Seneca contingent, their group performance caught the judges’ attention, earning them a 96.5 score, or an “Outstanding as Distinction” rating.“They came up close behind Grand Champions of Choruses, Elmira High School,” said South Seneca Choral Director Kyla Quinn. “They only missed ‘Grand Champions’ by two points.”In addition to excelling as a group, the district was also represented well in the solo competition. Senior Nathaniel Bauder, a bassist, received an award for “Outstanding Soloist” for his performance of “With You” during a medley from the musical “Pippin.”South Seneca High School jazz vocalists are all smiles after earning an “Outstanding as Distinction” rating during the Darien Lake Music Festival. In front are Sarah Albro, Sarah Corning and Madelyn Houck. Middle row: Katie Hubbard, Gemini Zajac, Marlea Jones, Emma Worrell, Amber Relyea, Emma Seamon, Trinity Castellaneta and director Kyla Quinn. Back row: Nathaniel Bauder, Julia Diamond, Scott Hawley, Krystofer Mosher, Ryley Rasmussen, Aden VanCleef, Cameron Vanselow and Julia Hubbard. Not pictured is choreographer Chad Eastman.