People were Dying to See Us

So this past Friday was the performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor by the Rhodes Singers, Master Singers Chorale, and Women's Chorus. Without a doubt in my mind I have to say that it was a huge success. The Immaculate Conception Church was beyond filled to its capacity and a lot of people had to stand in the back because there were no seats. I have to admit for a very long time I was quite worried about his performance especially because of the lack of interest in the work I saw in the Rhodes Singers. This is because of the extreme difficulty of the work and the virtuous skill and talent needed in order to sing it. The Master Singers were a huge help in bringing the work together for everyone. One of the most rare parts of the performance was the use of a countertenor. You could see everyones mouths drop in the audience as soon as a 20 something year old man began to sing as if he were Beverly Sills. But I must say I think his talent blew everyone away after the initial moments of shock. During this performance one of the strangest things I have ever had happen in a performance occurred. A woman got sick in the audience and fire trucks and ambulances came to her rescue but that did not stop us from continuing. Not for one moment did the performance take a rest (except for at intermission of course). I truly believe that Dr. Sharp's final conducting experience here at Rhodes College was a huge success and it truly saddens me that it will be his last. I am very excited to say that there are a lot of artsy things coming up this weekend and I am very much looking forward to participating in them!!