SHENECA SHARPE
Staff Writer
Once again Vocal Point came back with a killer performance this semester. Vocal Point performed its semi-annual showcase with choreography by Liana Kaplan. It was a wonderfully displayed show in which the audience was enthralled.
The songs varied from classics, such as “Somewhere Out There” performed by David Wentling, to “Chandelier” performed by Brook Mellon. With the combination of their powerful voices and strong moves, it was a performance to remember.
Sadly, for some of the singers, it will be their last semester performing with Vocal Point. One of the singers that will be graduating this year is Kaplan.
“I’m sad because I’ve done Vocal Point for four years, and it’s where I found my love for choreographing, and Vocal Point has been like a family to me,” said Kaplan, a senior social work major.
As a choreographer for the past four years, Kaplan has given lessons and even received some herself.
“I hope to be remembered for always being willing to break things down, helping people and that I was really passionate about Vocal Point; I hope that’s how they all remember me,” Kaplan said.
On a happier note, there was one singer who, with such a small frame, carried a powerhouse of a voice. That singer is Mellon, a junior dual major in business and Spanish. Mellon has been with Vocal Point for three semesters now. Mellon never thought she had a powerful singing voice until others told her so.
“I just love singing,” Mellon said. “I basically came out of the womb singing, and it has been my favorite thing. So if there is any chance to sing a solo on stage, I’ll take that chance.”
Another student performer was Sarah Ann Mannion, a dual major in math adolescence education and mathematics, as well as a pianist and soloist, who has been classically trained in piano for 16 years and has had vocal training on top of that. With her performance of “More to the Story,” it was just Mannion, the piano and her sheets of music.
“I was nervous about playing the piano because of the fact that I haven’t played in a couple of years,” said Mannion. “Normally I’m very comfortable with it because when I would be home or at high school, it wasn’t a problem. However, it’s been three years since I’ve played the piano and sang for an audience, so yes, I was nervous.”
From an outside perspective, Mannion’s apprehension was unseen. She performed as if she was one with the piano.
One performance that tugged at everyone’s heartstrings was a performance by the mixed choir called “Fix You.” This performance was meant to be a tribute to people who have fallen to cancer. It created a solemn moment for the people who are dealing with cancer in their families or themselves.Vocal Point decided to donate all of the ticket and raffle proceeds to Relay for Life for the continuation of cancer research, in hopes that there will soon be a cure for the disease. Relay for Life occurred on April 16.
Vocal Point’s showcase was a remarkable night with great moments, as well as one melancholy moment that did put a damper on the night, but helped more people donate to a wonderful cause.