Monday, April 12 the high school choir (9th through 12th) and high school band (8th through 12th) performed the Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the main gym.

Seniors Keely Bares, Kristen Namminga, Alexa Sees, Megan Soukup, and Cassie Stewart opened the concert with “If I Die Young,” by The Band Perry. Kimmy Tolsma followed with “You are the Reason,” by Calum Scott. Trumpets Jonathan Hento, Landon Thury, Tyler Tjeerdsma, and percussion Viktor Voigt played an instrumental piece called “Some Nights'' arranged by Peter Deneff. Sarah Swier sang “Small World” by Idina Menzel.

The high school band played three songs: “The Wellerman” arranged by Reese Blaskowski, “You’ll Be in My Heart” arranged by Paul Murtha, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” arranged by Paul Murtha.

Haley Gillette, Lydia Houska, Madi Mudder, Kenzie Sassaman, Gracie Small, Kimmy Tolsma, Taylor Van Duysen, McKenna Kocmich, and Courtney Sees sang “Try” by Colbie Caillat. On flutes and clarinet, Kiara Driesen, Natalie Zacharias, and Madi Mudder played “I Can’t Help Falling in Love” arranged by Peter Deneff. Kristen Namminga sang “Confidence” by Sanctus Real. Erica Cahoy, Carmindy Ferwerda, Landon Mudder, Ashley Tolsma, Lila Vanderlei, Gunnar Voigt, Macy Voigt, Kaeli Wallinga played an instrumental selection called “All of Me” arranged by Peter Deneff.

The evening segued into senior recognition. Mrs. Schultz recognized seniors Bares, Namminga, Stewart, Soukup, and Sees. Ms. Larsgaard then honored senior Zacharias.

Kimmy Tolsma and Noah Watchorn sang a duet called “Starting Over” by Chris Stapleton. Lydia Houska followed with a solo entitled “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” by Paul Anka. Sarah Swier and Kimmy Tolsma sang “American Honey” by Lady A. The Women's Choir followed with “Just the Way You Are/Just a Dream” from Pitch Perfect. Soloists were Keely Bares and Cassie Stewart.

The high school choir sang “Happier” by Marshmello, “Runnin’ Home to You” from The Flash (Soloist was Landon Thury.), and “Stuck Like Glue” by Sugarland.

“This is my favorite concert to direct every year. It’s fun to see what kind of music the kids are interested in since they get to choose their ensembles and group music, with some assistance from me when needed. It’s fun to see kids that you wouldn't expect singing solos and breaking out of their shell to perform. The kids were smiling ear to ear after every performance as well, and that’s that main goal. You can tell they have a sense of achievement afterwards,” said Choir Director Autumn Shultz.