Oxford’s school choirs united Oct. 23 for a one-of-a-kind concert entitled ‘Changing Seasons,? which involved about 260 students.
Singers from the high school and middle school masterfully performed 26 songs during two 55-minute shows held back-to-back at the OHS Performing Arts Center.
Audiences were treated to a diverse musical menu that included something to suit just about every taste and age group.
The Men’s Ensemble paid tribute to the golden era of rock ‘n? roll with its performance of the 1960s pop hit ‘Do Wah Diddy,? made famous by the British group Manfred Mann.
Later in the show, the Women’s Chorale gave a soulful performance of ‘O Mio Babbino Caro? (Oh my dear daddy), an aria from the classic opera ‘Gianni Schicchi,? written by Giacomo Puccini.
The show closed with all the choirs from the middle school and high school on stage together performing ‘Duond Akuru,? a song embodying the musical essence of Africa.
‘Duond Akuru? is based on the Kenyan phrase for ‘the voice of the dove.?
The polish and professionalism of the singers? performances were matched note-for-note by their enthusiasm and energy.
In between songs, audiences got a sneak peak inside the classroom with video clips showing students singing, acting silly and talking about why they love choir so much.
Choir directors Christopher Card and Jan Flynn are to be commended for putting on a concert no one in Oxford will ever forget.