What an incredibly surprising and important milestone for us. We are very different from traditional show choirs – we don’t do musical theatre, or have matching costumes and we don’t often sing in unison – we are more like a pop rock choir. It was scary for us to compete against other groups in the competition because they are all so talented. We do feel unique in the mix though, and I think that uniqueness is what made us stand out.
Amanda manages the artistic development of the show, which includes casting, choosing songs, soloists, and coming up with artistic concepts for each number. Everything she does is in consult with the Producer & Music Director, and our choreographers to ensure we can actually accomplish the vision. It’s a team effort and we work together to balance all elements of the show. They are constantly trying to do more interesting work, think outside the box and challenge our performers – it’s exhausting, but so creatively fulfilling.