No doubt you’ve seen the black suits and dresses roaming the halls today, interrupting classes with Valogram songs all day long. If you’re lucky, you might have even had the chance to get serenaded yourself.

Who are these lovely singers? They’re Tualatin High School’s very own Crimsonnaires: 16 of the top talents our choir has to offer. The Wolf caught choir president Angel Lopez Gomez between Valograms to find out what it means to be a Crimsonnaire.

What makes Crimsonnaires special?

“I feel like it’s because of how small it is. We get to connect so much more, so it feels like a family. We’re the show choir, so we’re always out doing gigs and making people’s day, and recruiting at the middle schools. It’s because of how much we’re doing outside of class that we get to form strong bonds.”

How has your role in Crimsonnaires changed over time?

“I’ve grown so much as a leader. My first year, I was kind of just there. Last year, I became more active in decision-making and leading the group. This year, I’m the president, and that comes with a lot of responsibility and thinking of ways to better our community. I’m confident enough now to be able to take charge, even when Bergh’s not there.”

How has being in choir shaped your everyday life?

“Choir is my life. I’m embarrassed to say this, but it’s so true. All I think about is choir. I wake up and I listen to choir music. Sometimes I fall asleep listening to it. I’m constantly thinking about how to improve the group, even before I was president. I’m in other choir programs outside of school, too. It’s something I’m going to do for the rest of my life.”

What advice would you give to people who want to join choir?

“There are probably a lot of people who want to join but are scared because they think that choir’s looked down upon. You shouldn’t care about that. It’s not worth worrying about and missing out on years of fun. I know seniors who joined this year that say they wish they’d joined earlier. Just join choir.”