OPUS is an honor choir for the best of the best freshmen. Tryouts were the week of Sept. 10 for Western Dubuque’s freshmen: Kennadee Bockenstedt, Erica O’Rourke, Teresa Brehm, Madison Schabilion, Hailey MacInerney, and Zech Merkes. These singers have been practicing since the beginning of the school year with most of the students rehearsing every day with their vocal teachers. OPUS, a freshman level of All-State, requires much preparation along with stellar vocals and musical technique. A school can submit up to 12 audition tapes; 200 students are accepted into each choir for OPUS. This year the musicians are auditioning on two songs: “Lebenslust” and “Sicutcervus.” O’Rourke, an alto singer, believes her vibrato will help the most in her auditions. Her favorite audition song is “Sicutcervus.” Merkes, a tenor voice, believes he will get into the OPUS choir but is not sure what sets him apart in his vocals. Contrary to O’Rourke, he enjoys the song “Lebenslust” for the auditions. Good luck to all those who auditioned!
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