Fairmont
students are usually well-rounded, intelligent, and unique and seventh grader Brandon Donovan
is no exception to that rule. Those of
us who know Brandon are well aware of his good sense of humor and quick wit. We also know he's smart, curious and
talkative; always willing to share a story or ask about your day. But what he may not share very often is his
talent for singing.
Brandon
is dedicated to the All American Boys Chorus, a choral ensemble that is
composed of boys from around Southern California. This is Brandon's 6th year as
a member of the group, a tenure that is one of the longest amongst the boys in the chorus. He sings second
tenor, the highest voice in the boys' choir, although he doesn't know if he
will be able to keep this seat for much longer.
Brandon’s
singing talents have opened up a world of new experiences. Last year, Brandon and the choir travelled to
Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Canada. This year, the choir is planning a major US
tour. He has also had the opportunity to
meet and sing with many talented vocalists over the years, including Josh
Groban.
Brandon
practices with the chorus at least 6 hours a week, but sometimes as much as 9
hours a week. Practices are held both on
weeknights and weekends, so there isn't much time for many other activities in
Brandon's life, although he did find time to play on Edgewood’s soccer team last
year.
If
you hear Brandon talk about his experiences, you'll know that he's extremely
proud of his singing, his school, and his family. His mom, cat, and parrot are all supportive
of the time and effort Brandon puts into his singing and schoolwork. He says he couldn't do it without them.
They
aren't the only ones proud of Brandon, so are we, his school. His teachers and his friends are proud of all
of his accomplishments, both academic and vocal. Brandon is a unique and special kid, who fits
in perfectly at Fairmont.
Contribed by Jonna, Edgewood campus
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