Episode #11 - Keeping Hope Alive In a Year That Felt Hopeless

If you have ever wondered what it has been like to be a young adult during the COVID-19 pandemic, look no further. What started out as a young woman's painting of expression during a difficult time soon turned into a prize-winning, viral TikTok piece of artwork depicting the collective feeling of hurt, confusion, and hope among fellow high schoolers. Listen as Roosevelt High School Choir Director, Robyn Starks Holcomb, Concert Choir member (and artist) Shelby Wright, and Sioux Falls native choral Composer, Kyle Pederson, discuss how they worked together to create a year-long comprehensive blend of multiple artistic mediums encapsulating the complexities of the year that was 2020.  Hear the powerful way it all came together here.