The Florida Vocal Association congratulates the following choruses, who were selected at the FVA State Choral MPA as the 2017 High School Choirs of Distinction! These 16 choruses from 12 schools – and their directors – will be recognized at this year’s Awards Ceremony at the FVA Summer Convention on Friday, July 28 in Altamonte Springs.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts (District 14)
Belle Chanson & Singers
Ken Taylor, Director

Bloomingdale High School (District 7)
Chamber Choir
Jason Locker, Director

Boynton Beach Community High School (District 14)
Dimensional Harmony
Sterling Frederick, Director

Dr. Phillips High School (District 8)
Premier
Chris Barletta, Director

Freedom High School (District 8)
Patriot Singers
Shannon Lyles, Director

Jensen Beach High School (District 13)
Advanced Women’s Choir & Jubilate 2017
James Paul, Director

Lake Nona High School (District 8)
Combined Women’s Chorus
Isiah Maxey, Director

Leon High School (District 3)
Madrigal Singers & Melodears
Tabitha Peck & Peter Pursino, Directors

Navarre High School (District 1)
Concert Choir
Caroline Buechner, Director

Niceville Senior High School (District 1)
Opus One & Select Women
Michael Dye & Sarah Leaman, Directors

Palm Beach Gardens High School (District 14)
Women’s Chorus
Jamie Bryan, Director

West Orange High School (District 8)
Bel Canto
Jeffery Redding, Director