Five Arrowhead Middle School Singers Earn All-State Honor Choir Recognition

Five talented Arrowhead Middle School students have been selected to participate in this year's All-State Middle Level Treble Honor Choir, earning recognition among hundreds of young singers from across Kansas.

Congratulations to Kiley Silvestre, James Banks-Shaw, Harmoni Payne, Lilian Ling, and Sydnee Smith.

Gianna Dodgen was also selected as an alternate, giving her the opportunity to participate if a spot becomes available.

These talented students submitted recorded auditions earlier this year and were selected from more than 500 submissions from across the state of Kansas.

Even more exciting, aside from one student selected from Carl B. Bruce Middle School, Arrowhead's students were the only students selected from all of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. 

“I'm so proud of these six students. Please join me in celebrating their hard work. It is truly a huge accomplishment and will be an incredible experience for them,” said Arrowhead Middle School Vocal Music teacher Sydney Espinoza. 

This accomplishment is part of an exciting tradition of musical growth at Arrowhead Middle School. After having three students selected last year and one the year before, the school is celebrating five selections this year.

The honor choir event will take place Friday, February 26, 2027 in Wichita, KS. Students will rehearse for one day as part of the honor choir and put on a concert that night.

Congratulations to these outstanding students on their hard work, dedication, and musical achievement.