'Kickin' it Up a Notch' Concert - 6th October 2012

THE PROGRAMME

1. Footloose

2. I Got Rhythm Medley
3. Could I Have This Dance
4. Sway (Bazinga!)
5.  And All That Jazz
6.  Taking a Chance on Love
7.  Moondance (Vivace quartet)
8. Arthur Murray
9. Fever
INTERVAL
1.  Kickin' it up a Notch
2. As Long as I'm Singing
3. Shelter
4. Toora Loora Loora
5. Summertime
6. Sailing
7. Good Old A Cappella

Comments from a Terri with assistance from Jannie B and Debbie ....

We’ve all “been workin’ so hard” these past weeks to“kick(in’) it up a notch” for the performance on Saturday.

I reckon Mr. Murray would have been pleased to issue us with a Certificate of Competency as we“swayed to the music” and showed our audience that we’ve “got rhythm” and “all that Jazz” brings us out in a “fever” of enthusiasm and showmanship.

We have discovered that “as long as” we’re “singin’ then the world’s all right” be it autumn, winter, spring or “summertime” we are “sailing”through life. We’re all for “takin’ a chance on” the support of friends and family as we “stand there on the platform” and sing our favourite songs. Whether they are sung in a Broadway belt, sultry smooth or “in tones so sweet and low” we can demonstrate the diversity of our “good old a cappella” style.

The dancers take us back .....

Here's our Sam singing with the so called Little Big Band.

 

Thanks from Jan........

Congratulations to all for a great show on Saturday! I've heard some very good reviews from family, friends and past members of the chorus who were there – I'm sure you have too. This is what Yvonne wrote in an email: “Thank you and the chorus for a wonderful afternoon showing what it means to be excellent. I was so proud to have some of my neighbours with me.

There were so many times when I felt you really reached that point of excellence that touches the audience.”

 I hope you enjoyed performing. You all looked as though you were having a good time. Thanks to everyone who was involved in the organisation of the event, particularly Michele and the members of the Show Committee, Jill for her work on the choreo and showmanship, and Karen and Louise for their innovative costume accessories which really brightened up our black velvet. It was a big program of songs for you to learn (especially our newer members), but every song was entertaining and it was a good mix of old and new repertoire, which the audience appreciated.

 Our quartets, guest artists and Jon, our MC, also contributed well to the success of the show. Thanks to them all.