Directed by chorus teacher, Ms. Hannah Beth Potter, the choral department presented their 4 Annual “Spring Gala.” Performances took place Friday May 3 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday May 4 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The two act performance highlighted all five choral groups, Choralettes, Bel Canto, Chiefs, Bella Voce and Cantabile, with powerful renditions of popular songs from the 50’s including “Mama Said,” ‘Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” and “Dance to the Music.”
Soloists included:
Olivia Homer: “Downtown” by Petula Clark
Shelby Bock: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
Marguerite Murrell: “For Once in My Life” by Stevie Wonder
Emily Miller: “I Never Loved a Man” by Aretha Franklin
Jenane McCulloch: “Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke
Duets and small group performances included:
Hannah Koval, Maria McCraine, Mikeila McQueston, Sara Romo: “L.O.V.E.” by Nat King Cole
Spencer Obsitnik and Taylor Smith: “Ain’t Nothin Like the Real Thing Baby” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Sammie Eskew, Lauren Wilson and Ashley Young: “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin
Brian Floyd and Alan Graham: “Bring It on Home to Me” by Sam Cooke
Director Ms. Hannah Beth Potter wrote in the program booklet, “The amount of work and collaboration this show takes is never ending, but the product is always the best part.” The dedication was certainly shown, from the sets and costumes to lighting and choreography.
