COLORADO SPRINGS – The Colorado High School Activities Association recognized state champions in music for the second time this year, with a champion being crowned in Show Choir, A Cappella, and Jazz during the CHSAA Festivals at Cheyenne Mountain High School this past Wednesday and Thursday.
Cañon City came away with two first-place trophies – in Show Choir and Jazz – while the hosts, Cheyenne Mountain, captured first place in A Cappella.
“It’s pretty surreal because in the arts, sometimes we get competitive, but this is really about sharing each others gifts with each other,” Cañon City director Ryan Walter said after claiming a second-straight show choir title Wednesday night. “Everyone is a winner here and everyone is super successful. It’s inspirational to be around this many growing artists and seeing how people create together.”
Over the course of the two days, while the musical performances are focused on show choir, a cappella and jazz ensembles, participants also have an opportunity to engage with…