There are a

lot of steps involved in putting on a variety show. First there is the

conception and development of the show, followed by research and workshopping

of ideas, the gathering of costumes, the design of the set, the rehearsals

and more.

If anyone knows

what it take to put on a successful show year after year, it is Janice

Folsom, the director of the Fayette County High School Select Chorus.

That is why the theme of this year's annual variety show, which is the

25th one done by the Select Chorus, is "Putting it Together: 25 Years."

The show will be performed at Sams Auditorium March 21-24.

The show combines

bits and pieces from past productions as well as some new material, including

an original song by Folsom. Some old favorites that will be performed

will be "I'm a Believer," "Anything You Want, You Got It,"

"One Moment in Time," and "With a Little Help From My Friends."

There will also be selections from the Broadway musicals "A Chorus

Line," "Damn Yankees," and "The King and I."

The variety

show is company-developed. Students spend many months each year preparing

for the show. They work with costumes, props, set design, make up, ticket

sales and more. Students from the art department contribute to the show

The driving

force behind the show and the Select Chorus, though, is Folsom. She has

been recognized as Teacher of the Year for Fayette County High School,

served as Choral Chairperson for the Georgia Music Educators Association

from 1989-1991 and was one of three finalists in the state to be recognized

in the Music Hall of Fame.

Folsom is assisted

this year by new assistant director Kelly Butler. Butler is the newest

addition to the choral department and is a graduate of Shorter College.

The Select

Chorus is made up of a diverse group of students ranging from athletes

to members of the National Honor Society, class officers and various foreign

language clubs. This award-winning group of juniors and seniors has performed

both locally and internationally and has gained widespread recognition.

They received a superior rating in the Large Group Choral Festival, sponsored

Austria and Hungary during this spring break.

Since this

is the 25th annual variety show, the production is very special. All Select

Chorus alumni are invited to participate in a portion of the show. For

more information, e-mail Terry Bryant at [email protected] .

"Putting

It Together: 25 Years" will be performed march 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.

and March 24 at 3 p.m. at Sams Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students

and $6 for adults in advance and $8 at the door. Advance tickets may be

purchased at Pam's Hallmark and By Invitation Only as well as in the Fayette

County High School office and from any Select Chorus member.

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