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New York Voices Concert Proves Huge Hit

The sweet sound of music filled RSPA Panther Hall as Ranney’s own Upper School Chorus and Jazz ensembles took to the Roberts Stage with the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble known as "New York Voices" on October 28, 2011. While the concert managed to leave feet tapping and heads bobbing, it also aided in introducing Ranney’s Upper School musicians to a wide variety of music encompassing big band tunes, a capella hits and swing.
The sweet sound of music filled RSPA Panther Hall as Ranney’s own Upper School Chorus and Jazz ensembles took to the Roberts Stage with the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble known as New York Voices on October 28, 2011.

Friday evening began with a dinner reception and Upper/Middle School Art Exhibition entitled Fine Arts in Fall held throughout the Lower School Academic Complex, and ended with a standing ovation and round of applause in RSPA Panther Hall. Opening the show for New York Voices were Val Kharkover ’12, Evan Glazman ’12 and Joshua Weakley ’14 of the Ranney Jazz ensemble, who performed “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” written by Sigmund Romberg. Opening solo performances, meanwhile, came from Christa Dalmazio ’12 playing Gershwin’s “Prelude No. 1” on the piano, and Tor Miller ’12 debuting his song entitled “It’s You Baby.”

Other original songs included “As We Live and Breathe” and “The World Keeps You Waiting” co-written and arranged by talented members of New York Voices. Following an afternoon rehearsal complete with lessons on various techniques from the renowned ensemble, students also had the unique opportunity to perform several pieces alongside Darmon Meader, Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan and Kim Nazarian of the Voices. Joint performances included “Cloudburst” sung by New York Voices and the Ranney Chorus – featuring Hannah Simpson ’12, Evelyn Giovine ’12 and Christa Dalmazio – and Duke Ellington’s “Bli-Blip” performed by New York Voices and the Upper School Chorus – featuring Noah Goldstein ’14 and Leah Chaise ’13. Listeners in the audience participated in the show as well, as they clapped and sang along to the Ray Charles tune “Smack Dab in the Middle.”

While the concert managed to leave feet tapping and heads bobbing, it also aided in introducing Ranney’s Upper School musicians to a wide variety of music encompassing big band tunes, a capella hits and swing. Known for teaching workshops and hosting clinics to high school and college music students from across the country for more than 20 years, New York Voices provided a meaningful learning experience for Ranney students who will treasure this inspirational opportunity for years to come.
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