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Ryan Figueras
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Chamber Singers Concert Report
October 11 th , 2013
Vocal Music Fall Concert
October 3rd, 2013
The event attended was the annual Fall concert presented by the spectacular Redlands
High School Vocal Music Department on the 3rd
of October, 2013 in Terrier Hall, Redlands HighSchool. The style of music presented, was generally a very broad range from contemporary pop
type music to classical and ethnic music, with the choir composition varying from all boys
groups and all girls groups to mixed ensembles. The quality of the performance was very casual,
yet classy and top notch. That evening, the various choirs showed that one doesnt need a suit
and tie to appear professional and to deliver a high quality performance. It was very casual, and
everyone enjoyed themselves, yet it still had an aura of that teenage professionalism. Each of the
choirs was surprisingly developed and well trained for an October concert. I felt that the most
polished pieces by far were Id Enter Your Garden from Cantare, Per La Gloria DAdorarvi from
Les Chanteuses, Calendar Girl from Varsity Mens Chorus , and All the Pretty Little Horses for
Chamber Singers. They sounded to me like the most dynamically developed and most refined
pieces from each of the respective choirs. The blending harmonies in Cantare were buttery
smooth and to my surprise I found myself enjoying their pieces. As for Les Chanteuses, I had
heard them sing together before, but never quite like this, especially so early in the year.
Calendar Girl from Varsity sounded warm and full from the start of their debut, and throughout
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the staged folly of it all, they still kept that warm, round and masculine tone. I especially noticed
the melodic sound of the tenors this year. After only two months of singing together, it seems as
though theyve been singing all their high school careers together. With that being said, there is
definitely great potential for this year, and to be perfectly honest, Id have to say Im quite
enviou s of this years varsity choir, as my freshman year pales in comparison. But then again,
each year has its own set of strengths, weaknesses, and certain characteristics that would render a
true, and unbiased comparison impossible. The entire performance as a whole could be described
as comical, nostalgic, and thoughtful. Some of the choreography was very well done and just
right for the music being sung, addressing Varsity in particular, as their staging of the musicmade it all the more enjoyable and made the audience participate in their music. It gave the
music a more believable aspect and made the words truly come to life.
The audience, as well as myself, was completely focused and generous with their
attention. Despite the informality of the concert, I thought the audience was very polite and
gracious in giving us their time, silence, and appreciation. As for myself, I was so captivated by
the performances that I didnt bother doing anything else besides watching. That i s one form of
gauging how well the performance was delivered. In general, the audiences reactions to all the
choreographic gestures was in accordance with my own as we were shocked and in comical
disbelief when the Varsity Mens Chorus had their gestures for each respective costume.
Experiencing the performance made me feel proud to be a part of such a wonderful organization
that made beautiful music. It also made me feel thankful that I am able to contribute and also
grateful for likeminded peers with whom to share common interests and companionship. In
addition, it also made me feel nostalgic to see Varsity so developed this early on, and I felt
connected to them, despite not being a part of their particular choir. If I was a media critic, I
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would not stop raving about the young talent in all of the RHS choirs. Though they still have
much room for improvement, they still hold a great amount of potential even in their youth. With
proper training and conditioning, they can, and in all likelihood, will achieve great things.
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