First All Girls Encore at SFHS

For many choir students from Spanish Fork, their goal has been to become a part of the Spanish Fork High School’s "Encore Group". During the 2009-2010 choir Auditions, Mr. Bradshaw, The Spanish Fork High School’s Choir Director, assured everyone that he had decided, after much consideration, that there would not be an Encore ensemble group for the following year. Many people were saddened to hear this and disappointed that their dream of being a part of that group wouldn't be possible. "I was sad when I found out. I had been looking forward to the chance to be in Encore all through out high school," Karianne Nelson stated when asked what disappointed her. A couple of weeks before the 3rd term would start, Mr. Bradshaw announced that he had decided to hold tryouts for an Encore group that following week. Students were very excited for this change of mind. When audition day arrived, students lined up to show their talents to prove that they had the dedication and focus to work hard and to become successful with only a couple of months worth of rehearsals before festival. Resulting from the very few numbers of men showing up to the auditions, Mr. Bradshaw made the decision that for the first time Spanish Fork High School would have an All Girls’ Encore Group. Andi Smiley, a member of Encore, stated, "I was most excited for the chance to work with people that want to work hard to become good. I was also looking forward to working in a smaller group." The Girls Who are now on the encore ensemble group are, Ariel Hansen, Terra Dillman, Christina Heywood, Karianne Nelson, Bonnie Miller, Morgan Hansen, Lydia Money, Andi Smiley, Betty Thomas, Raquel Adams, and Ashley Davies.