In The Right Direction This choir Is among the best In the Hampton roads area. This is my opinion. I walked in this nice big church in Portsmouth, as a student, I’ve never even heard the ensemble play live before. You probably haven’t either, but you should, as the ANSI choir and Jazz ensemble named one of the Hampton roads best university concert choirs by the universities premier Jazz publication performed at 7:00 p. M. Friday at the Third Baptist Church presented by the music ministry. Deer any circumstances, a pairing of Gnu’s Jazz Ensemble with the rising artists in the concert choirs constituted a high-quality concert. This edition of the great university Jazz band, was led by Mr.. Frank T. Elliott and DRP. Carl W. Haywood, and accompanist Mr.. Terry Butler of which for years; has worked with the music director, the plants and director Mr.. Frank T. Elliott Is on his way to become one of Hampton Roads most sought-after muscular_ In addition to the guidance of the directors, students in these programs experience intensive study in Jazz theory, history, arranging, improvisation, and performance practices.
They have access to large listening libraries, state-of-the-art recording studios, Instrumental combos, and regular master classes given by a variety of highly successful, working Jazz musicians. Graduates find work In a variety of settings as arrangers, ensemble directors, vocal coaches, recording engineers and producers, jingle singers, jazz artists, educators, theme-park and cruise-line entertainers, anthropometry Christian singers, pop/rock singers, cabaret and club performers, back- up singers, and even arts administrators and managers.
I thought about attending my first concert as an audience member, as I watched choir members join their ranks. I was not sure what my reaction would be. Would I feel moved by the music? Would It put me In that fantastic trance of both energy and peace? As I watched the choir file on stage as part of their Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert, I noticed many new faces mixed in with the familiar. I thought fondly back to my first weeks in the church choir as I was growing up. The music began before I knew if I was ready.
After Just a few notes, though, I began to relax. I was still in the sanctuary. The experience was different. My nerves were running high, but the music still took exploration of different texture and flavor of music. The music was introspective and thought provoking, bold and inspiring. Most importantly, the music was an escape. Music creates a wall of protection from those concerns. That is its power. Joyously left the peaceful sanctuary so beautifully created by the choir on Friday night.
Yet, I continue to hold that reminder of God’s presence in my heart. It’s a place can go to when I need strength or peace. The music continues to live through this choir, and I know that their witness has inspired me. It is my hope and prayer that everyone who is a part of this wonderful process-director, choir members, and audience alike-will continue to carry this purpose and message with them. “The music lives! ” Praise the LORD!