Last Wednesday, December 17, Green Level Chorus performed their winter concert, featuring performances from multiple choirs. The concert highlighted the hard work students put in throughout the first semester. However, preparation was more challenging than usual after the concert was moved from its original date, disrupting the normal rehearsal schedule. With less time to practice in the auditorium and the performance taking place close to winter break, students had to adjust quickly.
Despite this, chorus director Lee Ann Faust felt the performance was incredibly successful. “The biggest challenge was probably maintaining focus and bringing back the high level of performance the students are known for, especially so close to break,” she said. “Even though our usual preparation routine was disrupted and the students were exhausted, they pulled it off and created a performance that was really fun with some great moments.”
One of the highlights of the night came at the very start of the concert when all choirs performed together. The opening song, Noelle, involved all of the separate choirs and set an energetic tone for the rest of the evening. “Hearing all 125 singers perform together for the first time, with percussion, clapping, and strong soloists, was really special,” Ms. Faust said.
The concert included a wide variety of songs that changed the pacing and feel of the performance. Ms. Faust notes that some songs, like Under the Willow, had a very slow, calm style. Others, like Moon Goddess, were more fast-paced and intense pieces that pushed students outside of what is usually expected at a winter concert. “Moon Goddess is probably the most challenging piece on the program, but it’s a student favorite,” she said. “It’s extremely intense, with high ranges and complex melodies, and it took a lot of work to perform it with the energy and fire it requires.”
Beyond the music itself, Ms. Faust was especially proud of the student leaders within the chorus program. “From leading sectionals to handling logistics and supporting their peers, they play a huge role in making the program successful,” she said. “It wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
The winter concert also played an important role for newer chorus members, helping them feel more connected to the program and prepared for what comes next. “This concert in particular helps students really decide whether the chorus is where they belong,” Mrs. Faust explained. “It really sets the tone for an exciting and more demanding second semester.”
Overall, the winter chorus concert showed both musical growth and strong teamwork. As the chorus looks ahead to spring performances and competitions, the concert served as an important moment in the school year.
