It’s that time of the year again! Concert season is kicking off with a grand performance from the choir and jazz band. Like a holiday tradition, every year the choir and jazz band get together to perform on stage! We are all hyped to start off the season with such an amazing group performance.
Being in such an impressive group is such an incredible experience. The band playing in the background; the Choir singing their hearts out. It is truly an experience you wouldn’t want to miss. Students who are a part of this experience recently expressed their emotions, their favorite part, and what it’s like performing in front of an audience.
When in such a noteworthy band such as the Lakeview Blues, students tend to feel a little bit nervous. Junior tenor saxophone player Emma Mika felt the same way stating, “I was a little nervous because there was a lot to keep in mind while playing with the choir. We have to play quiet enough to hear them and we have to know when to bring out the band’s part.”
There is tons to be nervous about while playing in such a group, especially if you are one of the soloists chosen to perform in front of such a large crowd.
It’s a completely different anxiousness having to play all by yourself. It’s even worse when you’re one of the first soloists to perform. Junior Trombone player Chelsea Dean had to deal with a similar feeling stating, “I was nervous because I had a solo in our first song.”
It is justifiable to be nervous performing especially when playing an instrument. However, that does not mean that everyone feels that way.
Singing in front of such a big crowd takes some getting used to. There is so much to take into account during your performance. Luckily for Junior Reiley McCleery that is not a problem. When asked if she was nervous she said, “No. I’ve been in choir concerts since 3rd grade. Performing in front of people isn’t nerve-racking anymore.”
It’s great to be passionate about something for so long. Keeping that passion will always help you positively perceive that experience. Which in turn will make great memories for both groups.
The memories you make in these performances could last forever. With the combination between The Lakeview Blues and Madripops those memories will flourish. Sophomore Madripops singer Axel Pistilli said, “My favorite part was when the Jazz band and the Madripops sang together.”
A group performance such as this is different from any average performance. You’re working together with other passionate people trying to grow and performing together is so exciting.
The jazz band and Madripops are both hard working groups. So, when you combine the two you get a spectacular performance. When asked about her favorite part McCleery said, “Getting to perform ‘I Put a Spell On You’ with the jazz band.”
When performing you’re right in front of so many eyes. Wouldn’t that be terrifying? Well, for some it’s nothing short of a piece of cake.
With how often the band and choirs are performing, you tend to get used to the feeling. It becomes less scary and more natural. Similarly, Mika stated, “Since our bands are always performing in front of audiences, it felt natural.”
Though this is all true, for some people it’s a lot different. Not everybody feels as free when performing in front of large audiences.
Singing in front of others often leads to nervousness. Especially when you get to sing by yourself. When asked about it, Pistilli said, “Because I had a solo I was scared to mess up when on stage by myself. It was terrifying but at the same time a lot of fun. It gave an adrenaline rush.”
We are so excited for the concert season to start. With the Christmas concerts coming up, there is plenty more to look forward too.
