Cape Girardeau, Missouri - On Saturday, September 24th Dexter High School Choir students traveled to Cape Central High School to compete for one of the coveted spots in the All-District Choir.

Students prepared an art song for the audition and also had to sight-read music for points.

The juniors and seniors have their own choir made up of the 100 best vocal musicians in the District.

All of the students that made the choir will now practice and learn new music for a concert on November 12th. The juniors and seniors will also have an opportunity to try-out for the All-State Choir on November 12th.

On this day they will travel to Cape Central and work with a clinician and other students in the choir.  They will perform for the public at 4:00 p.m.

"I am so proud of our Dexter vocal students," commented choir director Jamie Sepulvado.  "They were well behaved and represented us well.

In total there were 33 students from grades 9 - 12 at Dexter High school, the largest number they have ever had. There were 13 students from the 11th and 12 grade choir that earned All-District honors.

"This proves to me that our dedication and talent continues to grow," stated Sepulvado.

Student who were selected for the 11th and 12th grade All-District Choir ware Caroline Powers, Natalee Pedroza, Meg Simmons, Sarah Miller, Emily Johns, Abby Mangum, Myca Sutton, Andrew Teel, Tres Hampton, Jake Cunningham, Brad Fields, Gabe Jackson, and Jackson Babb.