Men's and Women's chorale envokes the music in you
Tory Stanley
Issue date: 11/11/08 Section: News
"I was enthralled!" said Sherry Knox, a self-defined "fine arts groupie," after enjoying an evening of music from FCCJ Men's and Women's Choruses and Chorale in their fall concert "You Are The Music."
Knox, a close follower the FCCJ artist's series, said she was "so impressed with the amount of talent that so many of these young people have--they work so hard."
Professor Wayne Bailey, Marilyn Parrish (The Chorale's accompanist), and the students worked hard this fall semester to prepare for the year's first official Chorale concert.
On Oct. 24, the concert opened At South Campus' Martin T. Wilson Center with a rousing rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner," which The Chorale again preformed two days later for the opening of the Jaguars' game against the Cleveland Browns.
Bailey then conducted his Men's Chorus through three songs that showcased their talent: the "Prayer of the Children" by Kurt Bestor, a surprisingly gentle song; "In His Care-O" by William L. Dawson, a lively spiritual in which the men could hardly stand still; and finally "Do You Hear the People Sing" by Ed Lojeski, from the Broadway play "La Miserable."
The Women's Chorus followed the men's performance with a softer, more feminine selection of songs, with one exception. Amid the various tender-hearted love songs, was "Dies Irae" by Z. Randall Stoope, a riveting song about the "Day of Wrath." Thick with emotion, the strength of the Women's voices filled the theater of the Martin T. Wilson Center.
The Men's and Women's Choruses joined once again for the final segment of the concert. The Chorale sang a collection of five songs which varied greatly in their style and tone. The two most favored by the audience were the title song: "You are the Music" by Dan Forrest, which allowed the talented soloist Emily Stopyra to shine, and "The Battle of Jericho" by Moses Hogan, a dynamic spiritual that the audience couldn't stop clapping for.
The concert closed with "Auld Lang Syne," an FCCJ Chorale tradition in which Professor Wayne Bailey encourages past Chorale members to join them on stage in singing.
"This was our best first concert," said Bailey.
"The men and women both practice singing every day of the week," Bailey said. "This was a very difficult concert, and they did a fantastic job."
Chorale members also acknowledge the effort Professor Bailey puts into his work.
"I think he is amazing, he helps us connect with the songs and really gets into it," said Alexis Myers, an 18 year-old Music Education major.
Over all, Bailey said the focus of this concert was "to convey a positive message that our audience could take away with them."
Upcoming Events:
Friday
December 5, 2008
Sounds of the Season
8 PM - FCCJ South
Wilson Auditorium
Free and open to the public
Knox, a close follower the FCCJ artist's series, said she was "so impressed with the amount of talent that so many of these young people have--they work so hard."
Professor Wayne Bailey, Marilyn Parrish (The Chorale's accompanist), and the students worked hard this fall semester to prepare for the year's first official Chorale concert.
On Oct. 24, the concert opened At South Campus' Martin T. Wilson Center with a rousing rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner," which The Chorale again preformed two days later for the opening of the Jaguars' game against the Cleveland Browns.
Bailey then conducted his Men's Chorus through three songs that showcased their talent: the "Prayer of the Children" by Kurt Bestor, a surprisingly gentle song; "In His Care-O" by William L. Dawson, a lively spiritual in which the men could hardly stand still; and finally "Do You Hear the People Sing" by Ed Lojeski, from the Broadway play "La Miserable."
The Women's Chorus followed the men's performance with a softer, more feminine selection of songs, with one exception. Amid the various tender-hearted love songs, was "Dies Irae" by Z. Randall Stoope, a riveting song about the "Day of Wrath." Thick with emotion, the strength of the Women's voices filled the theater of the Martin T. Wilson Center.
The Men's and Women's Choruses joined once again for the final segment of the concert. The Chorale sang a collection of five songs which varied greatly in their style and tone. The two most favored by the audience were the title song: "You are the Music" by Dan Forrest, which allowed the talented soloist Emily Stopyra to shine, and "The Battle of Jericho" by Moses Hogan, a dynamic spiritual that the audience couldn't stop clapping for.
The concert closed with "Auld Lang Syne," an FCCJ Chorale tradition in which Professor Wayne Bailey encourages past Chorale members to join them on stage in singing.
"This was our best first concert," said Bailey.
"The men and women both practice singing every day of the week," Bailey said. "This was a very difficult concert, and they did a fantastic job."
Chorale members also acknowledge the effort Professor Bailey puts into his work.
"I think he is amazing, he helps us connect with the songs and really gets into it," said Alexis Myers, an 18 year-old Music Education major.
Over all, Bailey said the focus of this concert was "to convey a positive message that our audience could take away with them."
Upcoming Events:
Friday
December 5, 2008
Sounds of the Season
8 PM - FCCJ South
Wilson Auditorium
Free and open to the public