By Gassia Ashikian
Staff Writer
The Mira Costa Advanced Women’s Choral, Multicultural Choir, Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble held their annual winter concert, “This Shining Night,” Tuesday in the Costa Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Mira Costa’s all-girl a cappella group, Coterie, also performed a medley of traditional holiday carols. Mira Costa Muscle, an eight- man a cappella group, sung a modern version of the traditional tune “Oh Holy Night.”
“I had a lot of fun singing such a different selection of songs this year,” Vocal Ensemble member junior Avery Jett said. “We practiced together everyday leading up to the concert to make each song sound completely unique in its own way. I think everyone enjoyed our singing.”
Following annual tradition, the entire choir department incorporated American Sign Language into their closing performance of “Silent Night.”
“The addition of sign language to the performance creates an intimate, solemn and touching performance for both the audience and the singers,” choir instructor Michael Hayden said. “It is a truly special experience.”
In preparation for their December concert, the Advanced Women’s Choral and Vocal Ensemble sung on Dec. 10 for the Neptunian Women’s Club, a local women’s service organization.
“We have been invited to the Neptunian Women’s Club’s December meeting for the past six years,” Hayden said. “They tell us we are their favorite guests to have at their meetings.”
The Advanced Women’s Choral performed the same repertoire of songs that they sang for “This Shining Night” at the Neptunian Women’s Club.
“It was an honor singing for an incredible group of women,” sophomore Mckay Gillette said.
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