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11.04.05 Erskine musicians perform for capacity crowd The Erskine College Choraleers, Chamber Singers, Fleetones and Women's Chorale took the Memorial Hall stage for their fall concert Thursday night, singing before a packed house and receiving a standing ovation — even from audience members perched on risers in the balcony. Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Shannon Jeffreys directed the Choraleers, Chamber Singers and Women's Chorale. Senior Justin Eason directed the Fleetones and junior Jeramy Oropeza served as student conductor for the Choraleers. The concert, entitled "Praise and Harmony," honored a number of musical eras and styles and included a cappella and accompanied performances. Accompanists included junior Amy Dawson, piano; senior Brandy Brock, violin; junior Helen Joy George, violin; Rebekah Turbeville, cello; Professor Robert Glick, harpsichord and piano; senior Laurel Barron, piano; and freshman Grace Washam, bagpipes. Perhaps the most challenging piece performed by the Choraleers was "Laudate Pueri Dominum," a 17th-century composition by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, enriched by the music of cello, violin and harpsichord, as well as a "petite choir" drawn from the choir's ranks. In addition to singing three serious works and collaborating with the Choraleers on an arrangement of "Amazing Grace," members of the Women's Chorale displayed their comic abilities in "Duetto Duffo Di Due Gatti," which they performed with choreography. Among the offerings by the Chamber Singers was an a cappella rendition of J.S. Bach's "Organ Fugue, BWV 578," and the Fleetones' performance included "If Ye Love Me" by 16th-century composer Thomas Tallis. "After several months of work, it was exciting to finally get to perform with Ms. Jeffreys," said junior Steven Ragan, president of the Choraleers. Choraleers Vice President T.J. Ellis, a junior who was soloist for the spiritual "My God is So High," arranged by Moses Hogan, said he believes the students have forged a bond with Jeffreys, who came to Erskine in August. "The choir really respects her and we feel fortunate to have someone who is as passionate about music as she is, and as down to earth," he said. "She doesn't act like she's above us — she's right there with us." At the close of the concert, Ragan presented Jeffreys with a gift of flowers. |
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