Pops Concert 2024 May 7-8

Varsity Voices performs a Bruno Mars Hitmaker, a mashup of his most popular songs. This performance is different than the group's usual vibe because it features more upbeat aspects instead of a normal slow ballad. Upper left: juniors Leah Murphy, Amiyah Shaw, Emma Denton, senior Luci Damuth and junior Celeste Wells. Upper right: Senior Elizabeth Cosby and junior Skylar Denyes. Bottom: Senior JJ Robinson leads the group at the front of the stage.

Senior Lilly Niedzielski performs her solo "Watch" by Billie Eilish. Her father John Niedzielski accompanied her on the guitar. This was an emotional moment for Niedzielski as it was one of her last performances as a Northview choir member.

Left: juniors Rory Morter, Hannah Hoover and Haydin Perry back up senior Brody Thompson.

Thompson performs the Pentatonix hit "Standing By."

Seniors Jackson Kay, Thompson, Perry, Ryan Keasey, Josh Bauer, Chandler Young, and Shane Ptach perform "Forever Country." This song brought out the comedic side of the performers.

The sopranos and altos of Varsity Voices perform "Bellas Finals," an iconic mashup of popular pop songs from the film Pitch Perfect. These ladies commanded the audience's attention with their confidence. Top: Denton, Shaw and Denyes. Bottom left: Cosby, Denton, Wells, Denyes and senior Karina Jones. Bottom right: Jones sings her solo part.

Dancers performing the annual Pops Dance routine, choreographed by Phoebe Dawson. This routine is the most eccentric and energetic part of the evening for many. Left to right: Sophomore Summer Swanzy, junior Piper Schumaker, choir director Jack Phillipson, Banks, Venno, sophomore Bella Pfaff and Robinson

Performers pose in a line towards the audience during the dance routine. The group spent a long time planning, rehearsing and polishing this dance. Left to right: Robinson, Banks, junior Brianna Dame, senior Emma Nibbelink, Swanzy, Pfaff, Schumaker and Venno.

Right: Junior Avery Lowe and senior Luci Damuth embrace after performing a moving ballad "Slipping Through My Fingers" by ABBA. This was an incredibly emotional performance, as after this school year, the two are going their separate ways.

Lowe sings while looking at Damuth across the stage. The emotions were prominent during this performance.

Lowe and Damuth hold hands while singing the chorus.

Sophomore Ethan Wells and senior L Hall showcase their musical talents on the drums and bass. Members of the Northview jazz band accompanied the singers throughout the concert.

Freshman Gavin Bey performs his eccentric solo "The Dominoes." Bey was giving this performance his all, showing the audience all of his energy as he walked around the stage.

Sophomore Kendra Dame, Shaw, and Morter sing "Breakeven" by The Script. The trio captured the hearts of the audience through their harmonizing and emotional lyrics.

Concert Choir performs Bruno Mars' hit song "Uptown Funk." With all of the dancing and having fun, the entire room was filled with spirit.

Cosby sings her solo "Hero" by Mariah Carey. Cosby is an integral member of the Northview Choir Department. She left her mark on the program with this final performance.

Bella Voce performs the hit anthem of girlhood, "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish. The power of female voices together made this performance incredibly moving. Top left: Junior Nora Brackley, Hoover, senior Abigail Davidson, sophomore Mia McConnohie, sophomore Joelle Kaltenberg, sophomore Annabelle Pfaff, Venno, and Swanzy. Top right: Senior Sevi Cullum is highlighted. Bottom left: Sophomore Isabella Neely, Niedzielski, freshman Olivia Bean, sophomore Casper Burk, and senior Gracie Huizing holding on to one another. Bottom right: Members stand together to close the performance.

The tenors and basses of Varsity Voices prepare to sing "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars. Left to right: junior Andrew Hinds, Kay, Cephas Curtis, junior DJ Schimdt, senior Shane Ptach, senior Ryan Heldt, junior Race Mashburn, junior Drake Selleck, sophomore Silver Crandell, and Morter.

Hinds takes center stage during his solo. This is his first year in the choir department.

Venno, Hoover and Pfaff passionately perform a cover of the hit "Forget You" by CeeLo Green. Hoover was electric as the lead performer.

Phillipson accompanies a performance on guitar. Throughout the night, Phillipson supported students by playing instruments, dancing with them, and even a center stage backflip.

From The Top, Northview's a capella group, performs a melody of "You Are The Magic." This song was fascinating because of the group's ability to create instrumental-sounding music with just their voices. Left to right: FreshmanMiana Rodriguez, Shaw, and Venno sing as a trio.

Denyes sings a solo during From The Top's mashup of "Save The World" and "Don't You Worry Child." This is Denyes' first year in the group.

At the end of the night, the seniors lined up at the front of the stage to be recognized for their musical accomplishments across their four years. Top left: Phillipson and Michael Frank embracing as retiree Frank gets honored for his many years of service. Top middle: Phillipson honors accompanist Diane Cosby, as she is an integral part of the choir department. Top right: Seniors Abby Slot and Jones embracing in disbelief that their choir journey is done. Bottom: Senior Kadence Hagen, Damuth, Slot, Jones, Collum, Cosby, Heldt, Ptach, Robinson and Niedzielski line up for a final bow.