Being part of choir means more than just singing—it’s also about building connections with others and discovering your full potential. Take Mae Olsen, for example. She is a sophomore at Hughson High School, now in her second year of choir, and she manages to maintain a 4.0 GPA. When asked how she balances a 4.0 GPA, sports, and other activities, Mae responded, “Just planning well and putting things on my calendar.”

Choir is not as easy as it looks. Singing with a group of people can be fun and exciting, but when it comes time to sing a solo, nerves often kick in. When Mae was asked how she calms her nerves before a solo, she answered, “I basically just practice a lot beforehand, so I know that I have it down.”

For someone who has only been in choir for two years, Mae has already grown a lot in her skills. When asked what she has improved on since the start of her choir and singing career, she said, “We have different parts, like soprano and alto, and it was very difficult to sing my part…so that got easier for me.”

Being in choir, for Mae, has taught her many valuable lessons and skills, not just for singing, but also for life. She has learned the power of collaboration, the significance of hard work and dedication, and has made many lifelong friends.