Standing before a blue background festooned with beautiful white snowflakes, each group was well practiced and prepared for delivery of a program that left one longing for more. Fortunately for all, free DVDs of the performance have been made available for any family that wishes to receive one. The Kidz Bop Shop Chorus were first to grab our ears and charm us with the pretty, soft voices of the little girls contrasting sweetly with the high-low voices of the lads. Highlights of their performance include the English carol, "Twelve Days of Christmas," - complete with the resounding five gold rings - and the round, "Lot of Latkes," superbly done with contrasting tunes. Older boys entertained next, dashing in their crisp tuxedo shirts and red bow ties and cummerbunds. With an accomplished classmate on piano, their deeper voices crooned "Silver Bells." For the next act, the snowflake backdrop was removed to reveal a screen. The Technology department offered a super slideshow of students enjoying all sorts of campus activities while two young ladies provided sweet harmony to the tune of "Let There Be Peace on Earth." The six members of the BarberaShoppe provided a beautiful combination of voices, especially evident in "Dona Nobis Pacem." The Glee Club, looking fabulous in those tuxedo shirts accented with red bow ties and waists, got toes tapping in the audience with a fun "Boogie Woogie Holiday." Doing one better, the next song featured a talented Meghan performing her own tap dance! Solos by Lauren, Ben, Heather and Anna were presented with an amazing sense of calm and confidence. Enormous talent was showcased in the holiday concert, and accolades to all performers! Kudos to the fine Music teachers of Glenholme. They have done a great service to the children, their families and to the school in their dedication to and belief of the immense power of expression through the arts. |
