A Musical Start to the Holidays!
Greetings fellow Lakers!
I hope that you are all having a wonderful holiday season and are prepared to start a wonderful and prosperous new year. This evening I was able to attend a holiday concert at LSSU’s Arts Center featuring four different musical groups and showcasing the talents of not only our LSSU students but also the Sault Sainte Marie community.
Led by director Casey Snyder, the event started out with the Concert Choir serenading us with a variety of tunes, from lovely ballads to an acapella arrangement to a choral arrangement of a popular song. The latter part of the first act found us enjoying the Shore Party Jazz Band. The ensemble performed four jazzy hits that had the audience dancing and tapping their toes to the beat. After the intermission, the audience was treated to the Chamber Orchestra, a group consisting of four violins and a piano. Unlike typical chamber orchestras which typically play classical music, this group played a trio of songs from different genres, introducing the audience to a unique experience. The final act of the concert was the Sault City Concert Band. This traditional style concert band was filled with both students and community members and included almost 30 members. The group filled the auditorium with a rich and robust sound that was delightful as they performed four hits of varying styles.
I was so excited to have the opportunity to attend this concert for several reasons. The first being one of personal nature, in that my husband played the euphonium in the concert band and I always enjoy being able to watch him perform. The second is of broader nature. I am so delighted that Lake State is developing such a strong and fruitful music program. The fine arts has always been an area which sat in the wings at Lake State, but to watch it come front and center, giving the program its long awaited solo was such an exciting day. Third, I love that all of these ensembles included both students and community members. It is so refreshing to see Lake State taking an active role in the community culture of Sault Sainte Marie. Lastly, I love that this event is helping to bring a different sense of culture to the community. In a community that is largely sports oriented it is always refreshing to find events that focus on the fine arts.
I truly enjoyed this concert and I hope that the program will continue to grow and expand its offerings to not only the LSSU campus but also the Sault Sainte Marie Community as well. To all of my fellow Lakers, I wish you a happy holiday season and a wonderful start to your new year.
Brittany Barrett
LSSU Alumni Association
Class of ‘14 and ‘17
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