FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2025
Clovis Choirs Shine at Choral Large Group Music Performance Assessment
CLOVIS, N.M. – The Clovis Municipal Schools choral program showcased its talent at the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Association’s (SENMMEA) Choral Large Group Music Performance Assessment held in Hobbs on March 4-5, 2025.
Choirs from Yucca Middle School, Gattis Middle School, Clovis High School Freshman Academy (CHSFA), and Clovis High School (CHS) participated in the event, where they were adjudicated in two categories: Concert Performance and Sight Reading. Groups were evaluated on a 100-point scale, with scores of 90 or higher earning a prestigious “Superior” rating.
Out of the 10 participating Clovis choirs, nine received “Superior” ratings in both categories, while one group earned a “Superior” in Sight Reading and an “Excellent” in Concert Performance. Additionally, four choirs qualified to compete at the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) State Choir Contest, scheduled for April 4-5.
Results for Clovis Choirs
Superior in Both Concert Performance and Sight Reading (NMAA Qualified)
Gattis Middle School Treble Choir
Yucca Middle School Treble Choir
CHS Women’s Select Choir
CHS Chamber Choir
Superior in Both Concert Performance and Sight Reading
Gattis Middle School Tenor/Bass Choir
CHSFA Treble Choir
CHSFA Tenor/Bass Choir
CHS Mixed Chorale
CHS Tenor/Bass Choir
Superior in Sight Reading and Excellent in Concert Performance
Yucca Middle School Tenor/Bass Choir
These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of Clovis choir students and their directors. The choral department would like to thank the CMS Administration and the CMS School board for their continued support of our choral programs.
The Clovis choral directors extend their gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the success of these students:
Directors:
Gattis Middle School: Lori Riggins
Yucca Middle School: Seth Baldock and James Golden
CHSFA: James Golden and Zach McAlister
Clovis High School: Tami Martin and Sarah Sena
Congratulations to all participating students and directors on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to seeing Clovis choirs represent our community at the state level in April!
For more information, please contact:
Tami Martin, Director
Clovis High School Choral Department
📧 tami.martin@clovis-schools.org
Sarah Sena, Assistant Director
📧 sarah.sena@clovis-schools.org
