LOS ALAMITOS, Calif — The audience is waiting, grabbing their seats, excited for the show. The lights fade, complemented by the cheers roaring from the theater. Expressive colors paint the stage, dramatically illuminating the singers standing. They begin, filling the auditorium with beautiful music, changing their audience forever. This is the spirit of the Los Alamitos High School choir.

The LAHS show choirs’ spotlight show, “What a Wonderful World,” is this week! Be sure to catch all of LAHS’ different choirs performing in the PAC; this show is one you won’t want to miss. Tonight, come to the LAHS Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. or Saturday at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. to see a show like no other!

Joshua Protzmann is a freshman at LAHS and is very involved in the show choir program at the high school. He is in the Sound FX, Xpressions and Xtreme show choirs.

“The stories we’re telling with our dance and singing are really emotional,” Protzmann said.

Each choir level has been memorizing dances and training their voices in preparation to present the skills they have honed since the beginning of the school year. These same performance sets will be used when the choirs go to their upcoming competitions.

“We learn a lot of really cool choreography that’s challenging but rewarding when you get it, and it’s really coming together,” Protzmann said.

Though preparing for an important show can be stressful, many choir students have said they have enjoyed practicing, pursuing their passions and bonding with their peers.

Alissa Endelman is in the Intermediate Mixed Show Choir. She is passionate about show choir and feels excited about the show, having prepared for it for a long time.

“I’ve been able to bond with a lot of new people,” Endelman said. “It’s stressful and we put a lot of hours in, but we also get a lot of hours together.”

Sienna Chumbley is a freshman at LAHS and is in the Intermediate Mixed Show Choir. She has worked incredibly hard for the show and is excited to show off her skills.

“It feels so nice when you’re on stage and you get to show everyone how hard you’ve worked,” Chumbley said.

Come to the choir show to see the singers perform this weekend! Buy your tickets for the LAHS choirs’ spotlight show, “What a Wonderful World” today!