Timberline Choir
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Director: Mr. Shaw tshaw@nthurston.k12.wa.us
We currently have 6 choirs at Timberline that all serve their own purpose. Three are auditioned and three are non-auditioned, but all have the same standards of excellence that we strive for. All choir members are expected to have a passion for singing and making music with other people.
Most of our concerts are held at the Koval Center for the Performing Arts (located at NTHS) and are FREE to attend. All of our concerts have a theme that the music fits into. See below for specific concert themes and info.
Our Choirs
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Chamber Choir
This is an auditioned choir for upper voices (sopranos and altos). Due to its small size (16 members), Chamber Choir serves a unique role by traveling and performing at various community events, festivals, and competitions throughout the school year. Because of this, the time commitment to Chamber Choir is somewhat greater for its members.
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Concert Choir
This choir is a non-auditioned choir for mixed voices (sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses). The purpose of Concert Choir is to offer a place for people to sing and learn about music, sight-singing, and other musical concepts with a minimal commitment of time outside of class and the 4 regular choir concerts.
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MANCHOIR
This choir is open only to young men at THS. We meet after school twice a week for an hour. There is no credit for this class, just the enjoyment of singing in a men's choir. MANCHOIR typically meets in Nov-Dec and then again in May-June in preparation for the December and June concerts.
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Symphonic Choir
This is an auditioned mixed choir. This choir participates in festivals, assemblies and other community events. Most members in Symphonic Choir have sung in one of the non-auditioned choirs first.
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Symphonic Ensemble
This is an auditioned mixed ensemble of 12-16 voices. Auditions are held in September and rehearsals are held after school on selected days. This ensemble is partially student-directed.
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Treble Choir
This is a non-auditioned choir for upper voices (sopranos and altos). The purpose of Treble Choir is to offer a place for people to sing and learn about music, sight-singing and other musical concepts with a minimal commitment of time outside of class and the 4 regular choir concerts.
About Our Concerts
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Upcoming Concert March 19: Omnia Sol
Timberline High School Choir presents
Omnia Sol
(Light Everywhere)Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00 pm
Koval Center for the Performing Arts
4155 6th Avenue NEAdmission is free (donations are gratefully accepted).
Doors open at 6:30.Questions, contact Terry Shaw tshaw@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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Fall Concerts
Typically held in mid-October, our fall concerts are an exciting time as we get back into school and welcome new Timberline Choir members to our stage for the first time. Each concert has a theme, ranging from folk songs to nature.
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Winter Festivals
Typically held in mid-December before we leave for winter break, our Winter Festivals are a complete Arts expo - band, choir, orchestra, drama and visual art all participate. Due to the number of students involved, this festival is a two-night event. We have the non-auditioned groups perform the first night and the auditioned groups on the second night. It is a great opportunity for all the Arts students to see each other perform and present their hard work.
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Mid-Year Concerts
Typically held in mid-late March, this concert is the most difficult music we perform all year. This coincides with our regional festivals and contests held in February and March each year. Themes for this concert range from music from “Out of Africa” or “European Masterpieces” to “The Poet Sings”.
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End-of-Year Concerts
Typically held in late May or early June, our end-of-year concerts are like no other! Themes range from “Celebrate the 60s”, “I love the 80s”, “Reel Music: Movie Music” to a “Concert for Change” that we do every 4 years. This concert usually features a small band (drums, guitar, bass) and mostly pop music that fits under the theme. We also have costumes and really put on a show for the audience. This is a do-not-miss kind of event! Before this concert, we also have our choir awards presentation and senior recognition, which is a special time to honor the graduating singers.
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Throwback Concerts
Typically held in January or February at the Timberline Theater, this concert is completely unique to our school. It’s called the Throwback Concert as the music is all from the 1930s, 40s and 50s - the Big Band, early Jazz and Swing era. It began as a fund-raiser for our travels and features all solos and small groups from our auditioned choirs and is a chance for singers to pick a song, prepare that song, get dressed in period costumes/outfits and put it on stage in a lounge-like setting. We set the stage like a jazz club and have a small combo (piano and drums) accompanying each singer.
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Zone Festivals
Typically held in early March at the Timberline High School Gym, this concert combines all the schools in Zone 1: Timberline, Komachin Middle School, Aspire Academy for the Performing Arts, Woodland Elementary School, Lakes Elementary School, Horizons Elementary School, and Chambers Prairie Elementary School. With about 350-400 young singers in total, the secondary school groups sing 1-2 songs, the elementary schools combine for 3 songs, and the entire cast sings 1 song to wrap up the performance. It is a great opportunity to see young singers from 5th all the way through 12th grade all at the same time!
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Other Events
- Students have the opportunity to participate in the Regional Solo/Ensemble Contest held each year. Typically, we have several ensembles and solos compete. Our Chamber Choir is required to participate, and has won the event every year since 2006! Winners from this event go on to participate in the State Contest.
- Our Chamber Choir typically performs anywhere from 10-20 other performances aside from our normal concerts. These can include singing at various events, such as the Washington State Supreme Court Holiday luncheon, the PLU Invite, various retirement centers, the Dept of Labor and Industries atrium, and other community events.
- We host a student talent show each year, open to anyone in the school by audition.
- In 2022, we will be hosting THS’s first poetry night.
Awards History, Solo & Ensemble Winners and All-State Singers
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2023-24 Award Recipients
Solo/Ensemble Winners & Alternates
- Angela Fratis: Winner, Soprano
- Ari Jackson: Winner, Alto
- Etan Hamlyn: Winner, Baritone
- Michael Miller: Winner, Bass
- Terry’s Tots featuring Angela Fratis, Adia Linde, Etan Hamlyn and
- Michael Miller: Winner, Small Mixed Ensemble
- Et An’ Ate featuring Etan Hamlyn and Nate Clay: Winner, Small
- Tenor/Bass Ensemble
- THS Chamber Choir: Winner, Large SSA Ensemble
- Micah Shell: 1st alternate, Alto
- Kyra Bentley: 2nd alternate, Alto
- Lily Korpal: 2nd alternate, Mezzo-soprano
- Nate Clay: 2nd alternate, Baritone
All-State Choir 2024
- Etan Hamlyn (2024)
- Lili Korpal (2024)
- Krya Bentley (2024
- Ari Jackson (2022, 2023 & 2024)
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Past Timberline choir awards
Every year students have the opportunity to vote on awards. Here is a list of outstanding choir members over the years. These students are also recognized on perpetual plaques hanging in the choir room.2001-2002
- Rookie of the Year: Madison Bassett (THS '05)
- Outstanding Vocalist: Cornell Gilmore and Holly Sorenson
- MVP: Laurie Rockett (THS '02) and Ryan Stapleton (THS '02)
2002-2003
- Rookie of the Year: Rachyl Reichart
- Outstanding Vocalist: Madison Bassett (THS '05) and Charles Ly (THS '03)
- MVP: Summer Sturhan (THS '03) and Charles Ly (THS '03)
2003-2004
- Rookie of the Year: Shennaya Menefee (THS '07)
- Outstanding Vocalist: Madison Bassett (THS '05) and Michael Cain (THS '05) & Adam Wright (THS '05)
- MVP: James Morgan (THS '04) and Ashley Ferris (THS '04)
2004-2005
- Rookie of the Year: Elaine Hruby (THS '08)
- Outstanding Vocalist: Madison Bassett 9THS '05) and Michael Cain (THS '05) & Adam Wright (THS '05)
- MVP: Madison Bassett (THS '05) and Adam Wright (THS '05)
2005-2006
- Rookie of the Year: Jessie Sheppard and Khambria Casto
- Outstanding Vocalist: Kashia Smith (THS '07) and Trevor Walker (THS '07)
- MVP: Sarah Edwards (THS '06) and Jen Jackson (THS '06)
2006-2007
- Rookie of the Year: Caitee Borges (THS '10)
- Outstanding Vocalist: Shennaya Menefee (THS '07) and Trevor Walker (THS '07)
- MVP: Alli Dunham (THS '07) and Trevor Walker (THS '07)
2007-2008
- Rookie of the Year: Gavin Eilefson (THS '11)
- Outstanding Vocalist: Jasmine Jordan (THS '08) & Lance Palmer (THS '08)
- MVP: Ben Baria (THS '08) & Elaine Hruby (THS '08) & Stephanie Leigh (THS '08)
2008-2009
- Rookie of the Year: Marti Schodt & Simone Jones-Hamilton
- Outstanding Vocalists: Nydeen Jordan (THS '10) & Patrick Handley (THS '09)
- MVP: Steven Walker (THS '09), Jessire Sheppard (THS '09), Angie Sink (THS '09) & Miranda King (THS '09)
2009-2010
- Rookie of the Year: Madi Sylvester
- Outstanding Vocalists: Alexis Love (THS '10) & Emanuell Sloan (THS '10)
- MVP: Braden Buttelo (THS '10) & Caitee Borges (THS '10)
2010-2011
- Rookie of the Year: Abigail Kamrowski
- Outstanding Vocalists: Aubrey Taylor (THS '11) & Julio Fajardo (THS '11)
- MVP: Aubrey Taylor (THS '11) & Julio Fajardo (THS '11)
2011-2012
- Rookie of the Year: Allegra Badillo
- Outstanding Vocalists: Chloe O'Brien(THS '14) & Malachi Jones (THS '13)
- MVP: Michelle Baria (THS '12) & Hannah Ganzfried (THS '12) & Sam Kegley (THS '12)
2012-2013
- Rookie of the Year: Anthony Toney
- Outstanding Vocalists: Stephanie Teeters (THS '13) & Sebastian Mikaele (THS '13)
- MVP: Stacey Ejim (THS '13) & Charlie Taft (THS '13)
2013-2014
- Rookie of the Year: Jeremy Johnson
- Outstanding Vocalists: Chloe O'Brien (THS '14) & Nick Hollander (THS '15) and Anthony Toney (THS '16)
- MVP: Priscilla Mack (THS '14), Reneeka Masey-Jones (THS '14) & Calvin Greer (THS '14)
2014-2015
- Rookie of the Year: Maylilian Mikaele
- Outstanding Vocalists: Allegra Badillo(THS '15) & Mason Haynes (THS '16)
- MVP: Lilly Dickinson (THS '15), Nick Hollander(THS '15) & Allegra Badillo (THS '15)
2015-2016
- Rookie of the Year: Jacob Conrad
- Outstanding Vocalists: Kara Blackwell (THS '16) & Mason Haynes (THS '16)
- MVP: Georgia Simon (THS '16) and Alex Jones (THS '16)
2016-2017
- Rookie of the Year: Amelia Badillo
- Outstanding Vocalists: Randee Wilhelm (THS '17), Maylilian Mikaele (THS '18) & Peyton Meadows (THS '18)
- MVP: Emily Arras (THS '17) and Nathaniel Montoya (THS '17)
2017-2018
- Rookie of the Year: Sarah Horlacher
- Outstanding Vocalists: Maylilian Mikaele (THS '18) & David Maldonado (THS '18)
- MVP: Hailey Phipps (THS '18) & Carson Essi (THS '18)
2018-2019
- Rookie of the Year: Cayli Tamanaha
- Outstanding Vocalists: Annica Danielson (THS '19), Anja Swenson (THS '21), Logan Devinney (THS '19) & Jacob Conrad (THS '19)
- MVP: Mica Byington (THS '19) & Marshall Byington (THS '19)
2019-2020
- Rookie of the Year: Lily Graham (THS '23)
- Outstanding Vocalists: Anikah Chiguina (THS '20) and Isaiah Utto-Galarneau (THS '20)
- MVP: Danielle Layug (THS '20) & Michael Beckett (THS '20)
2020-2021
- Rookie of the Year: Caden Blackhurst (THS '24)
- Outstanding Vocalists: Jennifer Tuimaseve (THS '21) and Miguel Perez (THS '21)
- MVP: Sarah Horlacher and Jennifer Tuimaseve (THS '21) & Steven Danielson (THS '21)
2021-2022
- Rookie of the Year: Michael Miller and Lily Korpal (THS '25)
- Outstanding Vocalists: Izzy Coulson (THS '22) and Caden Blackhurst
- MVP: Emily Morse (THS '22), Parker Bird (THS '22) & Owen Shaw (THS '22)
2022-2023
- Rookie of the Year: Hazel Abbott (THS '26) & Nierra Sebbern (THS '26)
- Outstanding Vocalists: Jade Bell (THS ’23) & Michael Miller (THS '25)
- MVP: Ruby Danielson (THS '23), Charlotte-Anne Boyer (THS '23) & Levi White (THS '23)
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Past All-State and All-Northwest Singers
- Cornell Gilmore (2001)
- Laurie Rockett (2001, 2002)
- Charles Ly (2003)
- Samantha Sturtevant (2004)
- Madison Bassett (2004)
- Casey Wilkinson (2005)
- Breezy Medina (2004, 2005)
- Elaine Hruby (2005, 2008)
- Trevor Walker (2006)
- Katie Dilley (2007, 2008)
- Christina Jonhsen (2008)
- Tiffany Hosmer (2008)
- Miranda King (2008, 2009)
- Jessie Sheppard (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
- Julian Fajardo (2010, 2011)
- Sarah Elizabeth Woods (2010, 2011)
- Braden Buttelo (2010)
- Nydeen Jordan (2010)
- Jessica Townshend (2011)
- Bailey Pritchett (2011)
- Julie Anderson (2012)
- Michelle Baria (2012
- Stephanie Crouch (2012)
- Marissa Jacobsen (2012)
- Kara Ostler (2013)
- Stephanie Teeters (2013)
- Lilly Dickinson (2014)
- Emma York (2014, 2015)
- Emily Bolser (2015)
- Jacob Conrad (2016, 2017, 2018)
- David Maldonado (2017)
- Hailey Phipps (2017)
- Anja Swenson (2018, 2019, 2020)
- Bryan Hales (2019)
- Emily Morse (2020, 2021, 2022)
- Izzy Coulson (2021)
- Taylor King (2022)
- Ari Jackson (2022)
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Past Solo/Ensemble Winners & State Alternates
2002
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Men's Ensemble- 1st Alternate, Men's Large Ensemble
2005
- Chamber Choir- 1st alternate, Women's Large Ensemble
- Shenaya Menefee, 1st alternate, soprano
2006
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Shenaya Menefee- 1st Alternate, soprano
2007
- Chamber Choir- 1st alternate, Women's Large Ensemble
- Shenaya Menefee, 1st alternate, soprano
2008
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
2009
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Jessie Sheppard- 1st alternate, mezzo-soprano
2010
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
2011
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
2012
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
2013
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Symphonic Ensemble- 1st alternate, Mixed Large Ensemble
2014
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Lilly Dicksinson- Winner, soprano
2015
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Mason Haynes- Winner, Bass
- Allegra Badillo- Winner, soprano
- Nick Hollander- 1st alternate, Tenor
2016
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Anya Guadamuz- Winner, Alto
- Jeremy Johnson- Winner, Bass
2017
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Anya Guadamuz- Winner, Mezzo-soprano
- Hailey Phipps- Winnter, Alto
- Jacob Conrad- 1st alternate, baritone
2018
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Hailey Phipps- Winner, Mezzo-soprano
- Trinity Knight- 1st Alternate, alto
- Jacob Conrad- 1st alternate, bass
2019
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- ASA- Winner, Women's Small Ensemble (Anja Swenson, Sarah Horlacher, Alyssa Montgomery)
- Jennifer Hinson- Winner, Mezzo-soprano
- Isa Rendon- 1st Alternate, alto
- Logan Devinney- 1st alternate, bass
2020 (State Contest canceled due to Coronavirus)
- Jennifer Hinson- Winner, Mezzo-soprano
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Large Sop/Mez/Alto Ensemble
- Miguel Perez- Winner, Bass
- Izzy Coulson- 1st alternate, Soprano
- THS Men’s Ensemble #44- 2nd Alternate, Large Men’s Ensemble
- Weep No More- 2nd Alternate, Small Sop/Mez/Alto Ensemble
- Isaiah Utto-Galarneau- 2nd Alternate, Baritone
- Anja Swenson, 2nd Alternate, Soprano
- Steven Danielson- 2nd Alternate, Tenor
2021 (No Regional or State Contest due to Covid)
2022
- Chamber Choir- Winner, Women's Large Ensemble
- Izzy Coulson- Winner, Soprano
- Emily Morse- Winner, Soprano
- Taylor King- Winner, Mezzo-Soprano
- Natalie Eckroth- Winner, Alto
- Emilizzy- Winner, Women's Small Ensemble (Emily Morse and Izzy Coulson)
- Jade Bell- 1st Alternate, Mezzo-Soprano
2023
- Chamber Choir- Winner, SSA Large Ensemble (formerly Women’s Large Ensemble)
- Sophia Foshaug- Winner, Alto
- Etan Hamlyn- Winner, Baritone
- Michael Miller- Winner, Bass
- Ruby Danielson, 1st Alternate, Mezzo-soprano
- Claire Danielson- 2nd Alternate, soprano
- Etangela Duet (Etan Hamlyn & Angela Fratis)- 1st Alternate, Small Mixed Ensemble
- Terry’s Tots- 2nd Alternate, TTB Large Ensemble