The 2017 annual Somerset County Chorus Festival was held at Somerset Area High School on November 21 and 22. Participants practiced for two full days under the direction of Lee Rickard, Pine Richland; and Mari Grace Lingenfelter, Conemaugh Township. Students from 11 different schools in the county came together to perform a program that included a variety of music. The concert included pieces that were sung in Swahili and Latin; a classical piece by Vivaldi and even a modern piece by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Students had a wonderful time meeting new friends from other schools, and they are looking forward to going again next year. The following Meyersdale Area School District students were selected to attend the festival and perform in the senior high chorus: (top photo) (front row, from left) Ani Beitzel, Abbie Simpson, Catie Miller, Maddy Lear, Ali Bragg and Sarah DiPasquale; and (back row) Dan Yoder, Mary Swank, Tristan Donica, Kyler Murray, Grace Oakes, Brody Sanner, Elise Hutzell, Wes Caton and Anthony Purbaugh.