Love and harmonies are in the air for Music from the Heart
On Feb. 14, at Temple Beth El, Aragon singers and musicians will perform for an audience of approximately 275 people at the annual fundraiser Music from the Heart.
Music from the Heart is effectively a cabaret, a form of entertainment featuring songs performed by small groups of people. Cabarets are distinguished mainly by the performance venue—a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables, dining and drinking, watching the performance being introduced by an emcee. Both vocal and instrumental songs will be performed.
The chamber choir will be present, and music director David Martin says that “the chamber choir will act as bookends- they will perform at the beginning of the event and the end of the night.”
Chamber Choir is expected to sing “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” from the famous Disney movie Cinderella.
This year marks the first time that Music from the Heart has taken place on Valentine’s Day. Despite the fact that it always has a Valentine’s Day theme, it always took place during a weekday close to Valentine’s Day.
Prices have gone up from last year, due to the fact that this year’s event will be catered by a professional local chef.
“In the past, the food used to be cooked by only Music Booster parents, but this year the music department is trying something different,” commented band director Troy Davis.
Students need to come up with a singing or musical group on their own and audition. They also need to rehearse at lunch, and have dress rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the event. In addition, students who volunteer will take tickets and help set up.
“I think Music from the Heart is a pretty good way for someone who wants to perform, perhaps for the first time, to do so in a comfortable setting,” commented sophomore Marie Mihara.
Tickets are being sold now until Feb. 8. Student tickets cost $28, and adult tickets cost $40. Buy them online or get an order form.
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