From the October 13, 1992 edition of The Wayne Herald
Wayne sixth graders picked for 'Sing Around Nebraska'
Four sixth grade students at Wayne Middle School have received notification that they have been accepted to the "Sing Around Nebraska" chorus.
The chorus will perform at the Nebraska Choral Directors Association (NCDA) convention in Grand Island on Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Performing with the chorus from Wayne Middle School will be Brian Hochstein, son of Dale and Laura Hochstein; Josh Mrsny, son of Franklin and Charna Mrsny; Chris Van Meter, son of Gary Van Meter and Paula Hennenman; and Brandon Williams, daughter of Steve and Catherine Williams.
Kathryn Ley, music director for the sixth grade, submitted audition tapes from seven students who were selected through an audition that Mrs. Ley held.
On the tapes, the student shad to sing "America" a cappella and another selected solo. The tapes were sent to a central committee which then selected the final members of the all-state chorus.
Sharon Smith, NCDA director, said that 120 students were selected from across Nebraska to sing in the choir. The choir clinician, Mary Goetze, has been commissioned to write a piece of music especially for this clinic using a poem by John G. Neihardt.
The final concert is open to the public.
