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Elizabeth Pham
Mr. Mullinax
Vocal Music IV
11 December 2017
The strongest portion of the program were the Chamber Singers because each one of
them understood how to create beautiful tone and were sensitive singers. One voice part never
overshadowed another, which helped to create a balanced blend. They were able to communicate
the message of the song with expressive facials and body language that captivated the audience.
The most memorable and strongest piece was “Nowhere Else But Home For Christmas” because
it completely captured the spirit of Christmas time and showed how adaptable the Chamber
The weakest portion of the program was the Women’s Ensemble on the song “Spirit of
Life”, because they messed up at the beginning and lacked energy throughout the performance.
Another song that was weak includes “The World for Christmas” because without energy the
storytelling is boring and uninteresting. There was a lack of energy from many people across all
the choirs through facial expressions and how they approached the song. Articulation, body
language, and phrasing are key to radiating energy and most of the choirs failed to bring
I mostly enjoyed listening to the other choirs perform their literature. I was pleasantly
surprised by the intro singers and their ability to blend. Most intro choirs lack the confidence to
sing out, but this choir demonstrated confidence in their notes and rhythms and some had
expressive body language and facial expressions. I also enjoyed listening to the men because it is
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not often that I am able to experience men singing sensitively about their emotions. They had
great tone and performed well. Performing literature that my choir has been working hard on was
My friends and family in the audience enjoyed this concert because it exemplified the
spirit of Christmas. They particularly enjoyed the chamber pieces, especially “Nowhere Else But
Home For Christmas” because it gave them a sense of that pop music style. They also enjoyed
the soloist who sang that song with strong emotion and beautiful facial expressions. This concert
was successful in its ability to spread the cheer of Christmas and wonderful choral music.