By: Abby Lott \u201825\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, October 5, the Arts Department showcased Wyoming Seminary\u2019s vast performance opportunities. The showcase took place in the Kirby Center for Creative Arts and was open to all students, faculty, and family who wished to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Drama Department opened the showcase with a preview of their upcoming performance of Once Upon A Mattress<\/em>. With the performance running from November 8 through 10, George Malloy \u201828 and Laura Olsen \u201827 had only been working on the show for a few weeks, but nonetheless performed a scene along with their duet \u201cIn a Little While.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the Drama Department\u2019s wonderful performance, the Wyoming Seminary Dance Company performed their beloved number, \u201cUptown Girl\u201d to the tune by Billy Joel. The number featured company members between the graduating classes of \u201825 and \u201829, including Reece Fisher \u201825 who describes her experience performing as \u201cJoyful!\u201d Further saying that the Arts Showcase is \u201calways a pleasure to perform in. It is so lovely to showcase our hard work within the company to our family and friends before performance season begins.\u201d Contrasting the upbeat number, Senior, and Arts Department representative, Abby Lott \u201825, performed a Lyrical solo, titled \u201cLullaby,\u201d to the song by Billy Joel. This heart-warming number was created as a tribute to motherhood and the connection between mother and child.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Within the Music Department, the Jazz Ensemble performed a tune called \u201cNow\u2019s The Time\u201d by jazz legend, Charlie Parker, consisting of improvisation opportunities for the musicians. Senior, and Arts Department representative, Tommy Majkowski \u201825 performed a solo in the piece, along with other ensemble members. In addition, the string ensemble performed a work titled \u201cThe Lovers\u2019 Waltz,\u201d originally written by Jay Unger and Molly Mason. The composition performed by the ensemble was arranged by Andrew Dabczynski to include strings and harp in the lush melody. Concluding the performance, the Wyoming Seminary Chorale presented two selections of praise and celebration. The first was an adaptation of Mozart\u2019s festive \u201cAlleluia, to Thee We Sing!\u201d and the second was a French setting of the text \u201cChantez Alleluia!\u201d by Dave and Jean Perry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n When asked about the importance of the showcase, Jason Sherry, Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, said, \u201cIt\u2019s always fun to put together because for some of our ensembles, it\u2019s the first time they get a chance to perform in public. It\u2019s also usually the only time that all of our programs get to perform together, which is so special!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emphasizing the excitement in the collaboration between ensembles and programs in the department, this weekend was truly a special experience for all who performed and attended. Lots of hard work goes into preparing performances, so it is always nice to see a preview of what the year is going to look like in the department as Wyoming Seminary community members.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"