Marble Falls Middle School choirs 'sweep' up UIL honors

Marble Falls Middle School (MFMS) 7th and 8th grade choirs came from a University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition at the Georgetown High School Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 7, clutching plenty of trophies.

“All four choirs were honored, so me and Mrs. Angela Williamson (MFMS assistant director of choirs) are really proud,” said Megan Goodman, MFMS director of choirs. “It’s the sixth year in a row MFMS choirs have taken home Sweepstakes and Superior honors at UIL contest.”

The Varsity Women's Choir, Varsity Men's Choir and the Varsity Mixed choir (Cantare) all received straight 1’s in Stage and Sight Reading, earning them the coveted Sweepstakes trophy.

“It’s the best you can get,” Goodman said.

“Not to be outdone, our Junior Varsity Women's Choir made 1's (all-superior rating) on stage earning a Superior Performance Plaque as well,” Goodman said.

One of the UIL judges seemed familiar with Marble Falls: the city and the school district. “We got a laugh when he said, ‘Marble Falls: Great Pie and Middle School Choirs,’” Goodman said.

In all four choirs, 113 students participated in the competition, Goodman said. All four groups competed at the varsity level, Goodman said.  

See The Highlander on Tuesday, March 15, for more.