By Rosie E.
“Someone asked if I was afraid of a sophomore slump, but I said ‘no way,’ every ensemble is different, so it’s like we’re working for the first time,” said Paul Geer after his return from the nation’s capital where he participated in the World Leadership Congress hosted by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership.
As summer was at its peak, Geer was in Washington, D.C. directing over 380 students from over a dozen countries in an exciting choral performance.
The World Leadership Congress is a conference of students chosen to learn about leadership and responsibility at George Washington University from July 23 to August 1.
The students are exposed to notable leaders from all different areas of business and have question and answer panels, focus groups, and training activities.
The students chosen to attend the WLC also have the unique opportunity to sing with the Ambassador Chorus, directed by The Family Foundation School’s Paul Geer.
Geer’s task was to divide the group into four voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor and bass), teach them the selected pieces of music, while also supporting the purpose of teaching leadership skills.
The new voices present in the Chorus made for an excellent performance of “Seasons of Love,” “We Are the World,” and the required piece, “Impossible Dream.” The song, also sang at last year’s performance, embodies the spirit and drive of HOBY.
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