http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iE3EDIBCWc
This is a well organized choir with a balanced sound, clear harmonic rhythm, distinguishable voice parts, and a driving motion that really pulls the audience in for the performance. A majority of the students have character and are enthusiastic, which successfully reflects the conducting of the director. They are moving to the music, displaying interest, which in turn affects the sound of the choir. Towards the end, a high soprano floats effortlessly through the harmony of the choir. The inner voice are audible, creating clear harmony. The bass has a driving force to it that grounds the choir to stay in key and in tune with each other. The choir is not perfectly in tune with the piano, but its very close. Their enunciation of the language is clear and the dynamics really add to the motion of the piece, skillfully crescendoing to short climatic moments.
What strikes me first is the impressive size of the choir. It is rare that a choir this size can be this accurate with its rhythms. Also, I'm impressed with the solidity of the bass section. Usually, high school bass sections are not as solid, confident, or able as this, and I like what I hear. Good pick!
ReplyDeleteOh, Texas. What strikes me about this performance is how their director truly reflects the music in her body without feeling the need to gesture too much. She gives just enough.
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