The Platte County High School Vocal Music Department has received many accolades and accomplishments throughout its rich history.
Listed below are highlights from each school year along with various video performances.
Listed below are highlights from each school year along with various video performances.
2021-2022
Ms. Lily Fisher hired as new Assistant Director
The Choir Social BBQ Party is held to welcome all Choir students to the new school year
Student Spotlights are given each week, highlighting the non-singing and positive attributes of each student
Senior Banners are created for display at all concert performances
27 students earn placement for the 2021 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
6 students participated in the Homecoming “PC Voice” competition
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors performed National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Sound Express receive new weather jackets with updated logo design
Fall Concert
The Mattress Sale Fundraiser raises over $4,000 for the Choir Department
The first-annual Men's Choir Tour is held
The Madraliers from Northwest Missouri State University hold a touring performance at PCHS
Platte County High School hosts the 2021 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
8 students earn placement in the 2022 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Bye Bye Birdie” earns 5 Blue Star nominations and 6 KC Cappies nominations
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performs as guest artists with the Savannah HS Chamber Choir and Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers
Sound Express run-out performance for the KCI Rotary
17 new inductees for Tri-M Music Honor Society
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Mr. Matthew Bobela, from Missouri Western State University, joins as Student Teacher for 2nd semester
Sound Express earns Best Female Performer at Pleasant Hill High School "Battle of the Best" show choir festival
Sound Express earns 4 Caption Awards and 1st Place in the Show Choir division at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 4th 1st Place in the Small division at Rock Bridge High School show choir competition
Sound Express performs at Carthage High School "Battlefest" show choir competition
The third-annual Showcase of Excellence show choir festival is held at PCHS
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
23 events received Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
Platte County High School hosts MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
9 Gold ratings, 11 Silver ratings, and 3 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert, including a mass choir performance of "Imagine"
Senior Showcase highlights the Senior Class of 2022
Sound Express performs at a Kansas City Royals game
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2022 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
6 Peer Helpers for Choir throughout the school year
14 Choir students are represented in the Pirates R.O.C.K. "Got Character?" Program
2 students earn placement in the MCDA Summer 2022 9-10 Honor Choir
2 students earn placement in the MCDA Summer 2022 All-State Festival Choir
1 student earns placement for the MCDA Summer 2022 All-State Show Choir
Ms. Lily Fisher hired as new Assistant Director
The Choir Social BBQ Party is held to welcome all Choir students to the new school year
Student Spotlights are given each week, highlighting the non-singing and positive attributes of each student
Senior Banners are created for display at all concert performances
27 students earn placement for the 2021 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
6 students participated in the Homecoming “PC Voice” competition
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors performed National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Sound Express receive new weather jackets with updated logo design
Fall Concert
The Mattress Sale Fundraiser raises over $4,000 for the Choir Department
The first-annual Men's Choir Tour is held
The Madraliers from Northwest Missouri State University hold a touring performance at PCHS
Platte County High School hosts the 2021 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
8 students earn placement in the 2022 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Bye Bye Birdie” earns 5 Blue Star nominations and 6 KC Cappies nominations
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performs as guest artists with the Savannah HS Chamber Choir and Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers
Sound Express run-out performance for the KCI Rotary
17 new inductees for Tri-M Music Honor Society
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Mr. Matthew Bobela, from Missouri Western State University, joins as Student Teacher for 2nd semester
Sound Express earns Best Female Performer at Pleasant Hill High School "Battle of the Best" show choir festival
Sound Express earns 4 Caption Awards and 1st Place in the Show Choir division at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 4th 1st Place in the Small division at Rock Bridge High School show choir competition
Sound Express performs at Carthage High School "Battlefest" show choir competition
The third-annual Showcase of Excellence show choir festival is held at PCHS
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
23 events received Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
Platte County High School hosts MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
9 Gold ratings, 11 Silver ratings, and 3 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert, including a mass choir performance of "Imagine"
Senior Showcase highlights the Senior Class of 2022
Sound Express performs at a Kansas City Royals game
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2022 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
6 Peer Helpers for Choir throughout the school year
14 Choir students are represented in the Pirates R.O.C.K. "Got Character?" Program
2 students earn placement in the MCDA Summer 2022 9-10 Honor Choir
2 students earn placement in the MCDA Summer 2022 All-State Festival Choir
1 student earns placement for the MCDA Summer 2022 All-State Show Choir
2021-2022 Year-in-Review
Senior Showcase (May 2022)
Sound Express performance with Savannah High School Chamber Choir
and Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers (December 2021)
and Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers (December 2021)
Winter Concert (December 2021)
Fall Concert (October 2021)
2020-2021
Rehearsals with Singer's Masks begin the season
Additional outdoor rehearsals space is allocated
The words to the PCHS Fight Song are reintroduced to the choirs
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform the National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Fall Musical Showcase
Choir Recruitment Video created and shared with Platte County elementary and middle school music students
Holiday Concert, including the first-ever Virtual Choir of "Peace, Peace" with participating alumni
18 students earn placement for the 2020-2021 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Sound Express holds its second annual "Showcase of Excellence" Show Choir Festival
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
6 students earned placement in the 2021 Missouri All-State Choir
Sound Express hosts collaborative clinic with Maryville HS "Spectrum" show choir
Sound Express earns 2nd Place in the Class 4 division at Carthage HS Show Choir Festival
16 Gold ratings, 2 Silver ratings, and 2 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Spring Concert
Senior Showcase
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2021 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
5 Peer Helpers for Choir throughout the school year
16 Choir students are represented in the Pirates R.O.C.K. "Got Character?" Program
Ms. Sheri Reineke retires as Assistant Director
Rehearsals with Singer's Masks begin the season
Additional outdoor rehearsals space is allocated
The words to the PCHS Fight Song are reintroduced to the choirs
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform the National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Fall Musical Showcase
Choir Recruitment Video created and shared with Platte County elementary and middle school music students
Holiday Concert, including the first-ever Virtual Choir of "Peace, Peace" with participating alumni
18 students earn placement for the 2020-2021 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Sound Express holds its second annual "Showcase of Excellence" Show Choir Festival
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
6 students earned placement in the 2021 Missouri All-State Choir
Sound Express hosts collaborative clinic with Maryville HS "Spectrum" show choir
Sound Express earns 2nd Place in the Class 4 division at Carthage HS Show Choir Festival
16 Gold ratings, 2 Silver ratings, and 2 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Spring Concert
Senior Showcase
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2021 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
5 Peer Helpers for Choir throughout the school year
16 Choir students are represented in the Pirates R.O.C.K. "Got Character?" Program
Ms. Sheri Reineke retires as Assistant Director
2020-2021 Year-in-Review
Virtual Choir 2020: "Peace, Peace" arranged by Fred Bock (Holiday Concert 2020)
2019-2020
Concert Choir receives invitation to perform at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference
Ms. Sheri Reineke hired as Assistant Director
31 students earn placement in the 2019 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Seniors from Concert Choir and Sound Express perform the National Anthem at the PCHS Homecoming football game
Fall Concert
First-time Mattress Sale fundraiser receives high praise and support from Platte County School District and Platte City community
Platte County High School hosts the 2019 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert, including commission by PCHS alumnus David Brewer
10 students earn placement in the 2020 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical "Footloose" earns 2 Blue Star nominations and 16 KC Cappies nominations
2 students earn placement in the 2020 Southwest American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for schools in the Platte County School District
Holiday Concert, including a combined Men's Choir and the annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express earns Best Male Performer and 3rd Place in Large School division at Pleasant Hill High School "Battle of the Best" Show Choir Festival
Concert Choir performs at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference with their repertoire set entitled "The Joy of Living", including commission by Ryan Main
Sound Express earns 2nd Place in Large Division (Division III) at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Student teacher for spring semester, Mr. Mitchell Martinez from Northwest Missouri State University
Sound Express earns 2nd Place in 4A Division and 3rd Place Overall at Cameron HS Show Choir Competition
First annual Platte County High School "Showcase of Excellence" Show Choir Festival
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Remainder of 2019-2020 season cancelled due to COVID-19 global health pandemic shutdown
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2020 perform the National Anthem at graduation
Concert Choir receives invitation to perform at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference
Ms. Sheri Reineke hired as Assistant Director
31 students earn placement in the 2019 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Seniors from Concert Choir and Sound Express perform the National Anthem at the PCHS Homecoming football game
Fall Concert
First-time Mattress Sale fundraiser receives high praise and support from Platte County School District and Platte City community
Platte County High School hosts the 2019 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert, including commission by PCHS alumnus David Brewer
10 students earn placement in the 2020 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical "Footloose" earns 2 Blue Star nominations and 16 KC Cappies nominations
2 students earn placement in the 2020 Southwest American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for schools in the Platte County School District
Holiday Concert, including a combined Men's Choir and the annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express earns Best Male Performer and 3rd Place in Large School division at Pleasant Hill High School "Battle of the Best" Show Choir Festival
Concert Choir performs at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference with their repertoire set entitled "The Joy of Living", including commission by Ryan Main
Sound Express earns 2nd Place in Large Division (Division III) at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Student teacher for spring semester, Mr. Mitchell Martinez from Northwest Missouri State University
Sound Express earns 2nd Place in 4A Division and 3rd Place Overall at Cameron HS Show Choir Competition
First annual Platte County High School "Showcase of Excellence" Show Choir Festival
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Remainder of 2019-2020 season cancelled due to COVID-19 global health pandemic shutdown
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2020 perform the National Anthem at graduation
2019-2020 Year-in-Review
2018-2019
28 students earn placement for the 2018 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
8 students participated in the Homecoming “The Voice” competition
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors performed National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2018 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
11 students (tying the school record!) earned placement in the 2019 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” earns 4 Blue Star nominations and 9 KC Cappies nominations
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at Farmer’s House, KCI Rotary, and Fantasy Flight for Kids
4 students earn placement in the 2019 National ACDA Convention Honor Choirs
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express earns Sweepstakes Championship at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
34 events received Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
Dr. Anthony Maglione teaches rehearsing tuning with cello drone
Platte County High School hosts MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
10 Gold ratings, 22 Silver ratings, and 2 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert, including "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!" with Wind Ensemble and mass choir performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody"
33 new inductees for Tri-M Music Honor Society
Senior Showcase highlights the Senior Class of 2019
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2019 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
4 Peer Helpers for Choir throughout the school year
2 students selected for MCDA Summer 2019 9-10 Honor Choir
4 students selected for MCDA Summer 2019 All-State Show Choir
28 students earn placement for the 2018 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
8 students participated in the Homecoming “The Voice” competition
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors performed National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2018 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
11 students (tying the school record!) earned placement in the 2019 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” earns 4 Blue Star nominations and 9 KC Cappies nominations
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at Farmer’s House, KCI Rotary, and Fantasy Flight for Kids
4 students earn placement in the 2019 National ACDA Convention Honor Choirs
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express earns Sweepstakes Championship at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
34 events received Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
Dr. Anthony Maglione teaches rehearsing tuning with cello drone
Platte County High School hosts MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
10 Gold ratings, 22 Silver ratings, and 2 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert, including "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!" with Wind Ensemble and mass choir performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody"
33 new inductees for Tri-M Music Honor Society
Senior Showcase highlights the Senior Class of 2019
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2019 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
4 Peer Helpers for Choir throughout the school year
2 students selected for MCDA Summer 2019 9-10 Honor Choir
4 students selected for MCDA Summer 2019 All-State Show Choir
Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble: "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas!" by Eric Whitacre (Band Spring Concert 2019)
Concert Choir: "Hlohonolofatsa" arranged by Daniel Jackson, "Fire" by Katerina Gimon, & "Please Stay" by Jake Runestad (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2019)
Combined Women's Choir: "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Kevin A. Memley & "Son de Camaguey" arranged by Stephen Hatfield (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2019)
Combined Men's Choir: "Armonia" by Dan Davison & "O Captain! My Captain" by John Leavitt (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2019)
Chamber Choir/Sound Express: "Stars" by Eriks Esenvalds & "The Battle of Jericho" arranged by Moses Hogan (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2019)
2017-2018
Sound Express and Wind Ensemble received invitations to perform at 2018 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference
Student teacher for full school year, Ms. Alexandria Iles from William Jewell College
Sound Express participated in the Homecoming Parade
Mr. von Glahn wins Homecoming Karaoke Contest
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem for PCHS Homecoming game
27 students earn placement in 2017 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts 2017 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
11 students (a new school record!) earn placement in the 2018 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Legally Blonde” earns 3 Blue Star nominations and 10 KC Cappies nominations
1 student earns placement in the SWACDA 7-10 Men’s Honor Choir
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express perform their annual Holiday Tour for the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances for Farmer’s House, PC Rotary, KCI Rotary, and senior living center
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express performs in collaborative concerts with Northwest Missouri State University Tower Choir, Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers, and Millikin University Chorale
Sound Express clinic sessions with Roger Emerson, Hyo-Won Woo, Dr. Brian Lanier, Dr. Rick Weymuth, Ryan Main, Dr. Alan Zabriskie, Jacob Narverud
Sound Express performs at the 2018 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference with their repertoire set entitled "The Journey Home", including commission by Jacob Narverud
Sound Express earns 6 Caption Awards, First Place in 4A/5A division, and crowned Grand Champions at Pleasant Hill HS “Battle of the Best”
Sound Express earns First Place in 4A division and crowned Sweepstakes Champions at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 5 Caption Awards, Second Place in 4A/5A division, and crowned Grand Champions at Cameron HS Invitational
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
30 events received Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Ryan Main leads clinic rehearsal with Concert Choir on his song “Dies Irae”
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Platte County High School hosts MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival for the first time
All 4 choirs received an overall Exemplary (I) rating at MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival
14 Gold ratings, 14 Silver ratings, and 2 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Senior Showcase highlights the Senior Class of 2018
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2018 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
4 students selected for MCDA Summer 2018 9-10 Honor Choir
2 students selected for MCDA 2018 All-State Show Choir
Sound Express and Wind Ensemble received invitations to perform at 2018 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference
Student teacher for full school year, Ms. Alexandria Iles from William Jewell College
Sound Express participated in the Homecoming Parade
Mr. von Glahn wins Homecoming Karaoke Contest
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem for PCHS Homecoming game
27 students earn placement in 2017 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts 2017 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
11 students (a new school record!) earn placement in the 2018 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Legally Blonde” earns 3 Blue Star nominations and 10 KC Cappies nominations
1 student earns placement in the SWACDA 7-10 Men’s Honor Choir
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express perform their annual Holiday Tour for the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances for Farmer’s House, PC Rotary, KCI Rotary, and senior living center
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express performs in collaborative concerts with Northwest Missouri State University Tower Choir, Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers, and Millikin University Chorale
Sound Express clinic sessions with Roger Emerson, Hyo-Won Woo, Dr. Brian Lanier, Dr. Rick Weymuth, Ryan Main, Dr. Alan Zabriskie, Jacob Narverud
Sound Express performs at the 2018 Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service/Conference with their repertoire set entitled "The Journey Home", including commission by Jacob Narverud
Sound Express earns 6 Caption Awards, First Place in 4A/5A division, and crowned Grand Champions at Pleasant Hill HS “Battle of the Best”
Sound Express earns First Place in 4A division and crowned Sweepstakes Champions at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 5 Caption Awards, Second Place in 4A/5A division, and crowned Grand Champions at Cameron HS Invitational
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
30 events received Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Ryan Main leads clinic rehearsal with Concert Choir on his song “Dies Irae”
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Platte County High School hosts MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival for the first time
All 4 choirs received an overall Exemplary (I) rating at MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival
14 Gold ratings, 14 Silver ratings, and 2 Bronze ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Senior Showcase highlights the Senior Class of 2018
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2018 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
4 students selected for MCDA Summer 2018 9-10 Honor Choir
2 students selected for MCDA 2018 All-State Show Choir
Sound Express: "Let the Music Fill Your Soul" by Jacob Narverud, "Take Me Home" arranged by Roger Emerson, "Pal-So-Seong (8 Laughing Voices)" by Hyo-Won Woo, "Flight Song" by Kim Andre Arnesen, "Welcome Home" by David Brewer, & "Balleilakka" arranged by Ethan Sperry (MMEA 2018 Preview Performance)
Mass Choir: "Peace, Peace" arranged by Fred Bock (Holiday Concert 2017)
Concert Choir: "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas" arranged by Mark Hayes (Holiday Concert 2017)
Concert Choir: "The Darkest Midnight in December" by Stephen Main (Holiday Concert 2017)
Concert Choir: "Betelehemu" arranged by Barrington Brooks (Holiday Concert 2017)
2016 - 2017
27 students earn placement for the 2016 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2016 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
8 students earn placement in the 2017 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” earns 6 Blue Star nominations and 20 KC Cappies nominations
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
1 student earns placement in the 2017 National ACDA Convention Honor Choir
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express earns 1 Caption Award, 1st Place in 4A Division, and 5th Place Overall at Pleasant HS "Battle of the Best"
Sound Express earns 1st Place in Large Division and 2nd Place Overall at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 6 Caption Awards, 1st Place in 4A/5A Division, and Grand Champions at Cameron HS Show Choir Invitational
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Performance by the Northwest Missouri State University Celebration show choir for their Spring Tour
41 events receive Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Chapter of Tri-M Music Honor Society established at Platte County High School
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2017 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
3 peer helpers throughout school year
27 students earn placement for the 2016 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2016 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
8 students earn placement in the 2017 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” earns 6 Blue Star nominations and 20 KC Cappies nominations
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
1 student earns placement in the 2017 National ACDA Convention Honor Choir
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Sound Express earns 1 Caption Award, 1st Place in 4A Division, and 5th Place Overall at Pleasant HS "Battle of the Best"
Sound Express earns 1st Place in Large Division and 2nd Place Overall at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 6 Caption Awards, 1st Place in 4A/5A Division, and Grand Champions at Cameron HS Show Choir Invitational
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Performance by the Northwest Missouri State University Celebration show choir for their Spring Tour
41 events receive Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Chapter of Tri-M Music Honor Society established at Platte County High School
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2017 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
3 peer helpers throughout school year
2015 - 2016
Student teacher for fall semester, Ms. Hayleigh Albers from Missouri Western State University
29 students earn placement for the 2015 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2015 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
7 students earn placement in the 2016 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “The Music Man” earns 3 Blue Star nominations and 1 KC Cappies nomination
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
10 students earn placement in the 2016 SWACDA Honor Choirs
Sound Express performs at Pleasant HS "Battle of the Best"
Sound Express earns 1st Place in Large Division and 2nd Place Overall at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 3 Caption Awards, 2nd Place in 4A/5A Division, and 2nd Place Overall at Cameron HS Show Choir Invitational
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
31 events receive Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
15 Exemplary (I) and 16 Outstanding (II) ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2016 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
3 peer helpers throughout school year
Student teacher for fall semester, Ms. Hayleigh Albers from Missouri Western State University
29 students earn placement for the 2015 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2015 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
7 students earn placement in the 2016 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “The Music Man” earns 3 Blue Star nominations and 1 KC Cappies nomination
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
10 students earn placement in the 2016 SWACDA Honor Choirs
Sound Express performs at Pleasant HS "Battle of the Best"
Sound Express earns 1st Place in Large Division and 2nd Place Overall at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Sound Express earns 3 Caption Awards, 2nd Place in 4A/5A Division, and 2nd Place Overall at Cameron HS Show Choir Invitational
Solo/Small Ensemble Pre-Festival performances
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
31 events receive Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
15 Exemplary (I) and 16 Outstanding (II) ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2016 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
3 peer helpers throughout school year
Holiday Concert (December 2015)
2014 - 2015
Peer helper for Men's Choir during Fall semester
24 students earn placement for the 2014 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2014 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
5 students earn placement in the 2015 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Little Shop of Horrors”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Student teacher for spring semester, Ms. Emily Mahnken from Truman State University
Sound Express earns 1st Place in Large Division and 3rd Place Overall at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
24 events receive Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
9 Exemplary (I), 14 Outstanding (II), and 1 Satisfactory (III) ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2015 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
4 students selected for MCDA Summer 2015 9-10 Honor Choir
Peer helper for Men's Choir during Fall semester
24 students earn placement for the 2014 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2014 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
5 students earn placement in the 2015 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Little Shop of Horrors”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Student teacher for spring semester, Ms. Emily Mahnken from Truman State University
Sound Express earns 1st Place in Large Division and 3rd Place Overall at Northwest Missouri State University Show/Jazz Choir Festival
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
24 events receive Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
9 Exemplary (I), 14 Outstanding (II), and 1 Satisfactory (III) ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2015 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
4 students selected for MCDA Summer 2015 9-10 Honor Choir
Men's Choir: "I Saw Three Ships" arranged by Cristi Cary Miller (Holiday Concert 2014)
2013 - 2014
Mr. Brian von Glahn hired as Director of Choral Activities
25 students earn placement for the 2013 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2013 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
6 students earn placement in the 2014 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Once Upon a Mattress”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including "The Twelve Pains of Christmas" with notable Platte County School District personnel and annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Exemplary ratings earned at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
At MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival, Chamber Choir/Sound Express, Concert Choir, and Combined Women's Choir receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings and Combined Men's Choir receives overall Outstanding (II) rating
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2014 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
Mr. Brian von Glahn hired as Director of Choral Activities
25 students earn placement for the 2013 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2013 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
6 students earn placement in the 2014 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Once Upon a Mattress”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including "The Twelve Pains of Christmas" with notable Platte County School District personnel and annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Large Group Pre-Festival Concert
Exemplary ratings earned at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
At MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival, Chamber Choir/Sound Express, Concert Choir, and Combined Women's Choir receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings and Combined Men's Choir receives overall Outstanding (II) rating
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2014 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
Concert Choir: "Somebody to Love" arranged by Roger Emerson (Spring Concert 2014)
2012 - 2013
24 students earn placement for the 2012 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2012 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
9 students earn placement in the 2014 Missouri All-State Choir
Concert Choir performs in collaborative concert with Northwest Missouri State University Tower Choir
The fall musical “A Christmas Carol”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Pre-Festival Concert
Exemplary ratings earned at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2013 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
Mrs. Joyce Hisel retires as Director of Choral Activities
24 students earn placement for the 2012 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2012 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
9 students earn placement in the 2014 Missouri All-State Choir
Concert Choir performs in collaborative concert with Northwest Missouri State University Tower Choir
The fall musical “A Christmas Carol”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Pre-Festival Concert
Exemplary ratings earned at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2013 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
Mrs. Joyce Hisel retires as Director of Choral Activities
Sound Express: "One Voice" arranged by Kirby Shaw (Spring Concert 2013)
Chamber Choir/Sound Express: "Cantique de Jean Racine" by Gabriel Faure (MSHSAA State Large Group Festival 2013)
2011 - 2012
Mr. Christopher Alexander hired as Accompanist
17 students earn placement for the 2011 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2012 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
3 students earn placement in the 2014 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Pre-Festival Concert
Exemplary ratings earned at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2012 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
Mr. Christopher Alexander hired as Accompanist
17 students earn placement for the 2011 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir
Concert Choir and Sound Express seniors perform National Anthem at PCHS Homecoming game
Fall Concert
Platte County High School hosts the 2012 Northwest Missouri All-District Choir Clinic and Concert
3 students earn placement in the 2014 Missouri All-State Choir
The fall musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Concert Choir performs at the annual Platte City Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Concert Choir and Sound Express performs their annual Holiday Tour for all schools in the Platte County School District
Sound Express performances at KCI Rotary, PC Rotary, and Shop with a Cop
Holiday Concert, including annual tradition of singing "Peace, Peace" with alumni
Pre-Festival Concert
Exemplary ratings earned at MSHSAA District Solo/Small Ensemble Festival and go on to perform at State
All Choirs receive overall Exemplary (I) ratings at MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival
Exemplary and Outstanding ratings earned at MSHSAA State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival
Spring Concert
Choir students of the Senior Class of 2012 and Concert Choir perform at graduation
Please enjoy these past performances of choirs from the Platte County High School Vocal Music Department:
Combined Women's Choir: "O Pastorelle Addio" by Umberto Giordana & "My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord" arranged by Moses Hogan and adapted by Rollo Dilworth (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2011)
Concert Choir: "Johnny-O and Sally Anne!" arranged by Ken Berg & "O Nata Lux" by Guy Forbes (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2011)
Combined Women's Choir: "Hotaru Koi" arranged by Ro Ogura (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2008)
Combined Men's Choir: "Come to the Music" by Joseph M. Martin (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2008)
Combined Men's Choir: "Think On Me" by Victor C. Johnson (MSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival 2008)
Concert Choir: "Masquerade" arranged by Ed Lojeski (Spring Concert 2006)
Sound Express: "O My Love's Like a Red, Red Rose" by Rene Clausen (Valentine's Concert Fundraiser 2006)
Sound Express: "Route 66" arranged by Dick Averre (Valentine's Concert Fundraiser 2006)
Concert Choir Men: "When I Fall in Love" arranged by James Quitman Mulholland (Holiday Concert 2005)
Concert Choir: "Elijah Rock" arranged by Moses Hogan (Fall Concert 2005)