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Diarra D

Mr. Mullinax

Heritage Women’s Chorus

17 May 2019

“Our World, Our Time, Our Song” Reflection Essay

The Heritage and Wakefield choral spring concert was one of the best concerts ever put

on. The concert had a variety of songs and themes, that overall created a musical message that

was embodied within each person.

The strongest portion of the choral concert was when the Unison Consort Singers were

singing “Please Stay” by Jake Runestad. I say this because the vocalization and harmination of

sopranos, altos, bases and teners created a sound that filled the entire room. The song was

emotional, and every word sung in the song left a message of unity and a plea for happiness.

Along with that, another strong section of the concert was when the combined choirs sung

“Someday Is Today” by Niel Lorenz and Andre Thomas. That song was sung so beautifully and

strong. Every singer knew their notes and sungout. This, and many more places, are the strongest

part of the choral concert.

The weakest portion of the choral concert was when Heritage Singers were singing. Their

songs had strong and powerful messages, however, the blend and voicing of the songs were

unpleasing and very pitchy. The singer seemed unprepared and not ready to sing. They could

have practiced the balancing of sopranos with altos, because that part of the performance was not

pleasing.

What i enjoyed the most about the concert was when Unison Consort Singers, Heritage

Singers, Wakefield Voices, and Heritage Treble Choir sung together. It conveyed the idea of
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unity and positivity. The songs that we sung were really strong and also conveyed multiple

messages. It shows how everyone can come together and do what they do the best.

According to parents, the songs sung by Heritage Treble Choir were phenomenal and

wonderful. Also stated, was that “This Is Me”by Jenj Pasek and Justin Paul needed to have been

sung way better. It was, according to parents, the least favorite song in the program. Although

this is the case, the concert was a success and will forever be remembered by everyone who

attended.

To conclude, the choral performance titled, “Our World, Our Time, Our Song” was a

very interesting and diverse concert imparting the multiple aspects and types of choral music in

society. The performances by Unison Consort Singers, Heritage Singers, Wakefield Voices, and

Heritage Treble Choir were overall deemed as exceptional and remarkable. These choirs used

amazing vocal techniques such as facial expression, proper body alignment, articulation, and

even pronunciation. This concert overall can be described as magical.