The Spring Choir Concert on April 12 in the Performing Arts Center was an exciting performance by the concert choir and vocal ensemble, led by choir director Jinyoung Jang. The overall performance consisted of a collection of varied songs, ranging from uplifting, religious tunes to classic opera and emotional ballads. Throughout the performance, both the audience and the singers were content with being a part of a night of music.

The concert started out with the upbeat and perfectly harmonized “Ching-a-Ring Chaw,” followed by some moving solo performances. The concert also included popular songs such as “Beautiful Dreamer” and “We Rise Again.” During each song, the singers exuded a confidence and grace that were almost tangible. Each singer possessed their own, unique talent that added to the beauty of the songs.

“As a whole, [I think we had] some troubles here and there but I think we got it,” said Theater Arts major Amy Counts, 20. “I think we all felt pretty confident with everything in the end—we connected.”

The concert continued with more theatrical performances of songs than a typical concert choir. Pieces like “Sing to Love” and the lively show closer “Oklahoma!” included some choreography and movements that added to the high energy of the songs. The combination of the singers’ different voices filled the auditorium with echoing melodies that seemed to have a great impression on every audience member. The roaring applause after every song can only begin to explain the amount of talent and passion the singers possess and exhibited on Saturday night.

“I attended the show to be able to get some extra credit for a class,” said English major David Philips, 21. “But I definitely didn’t expect to be so impressed and enjoy the show as much as I did.”

With the leadership of director Jinyoung Jang, the concert choir and vocal ensemble were able to succeed in a performance the singers had worked so tirelessly for. Their hard work, however, paid off, proving that practice does indeed make perfect.

“The most rewarding part for me is that I can make music with these talented students and have a good time while preparing music,” said Jang. “I can’t [believe] how [we are able to] make all this beautiful music together.”

The subtle sounds of the piano only enhanced the voices of the singers, and during the a capella performances their voices and stage demeanor were even stronger. After every performance and set of applause, the singers were pleased.

“I think we were all very happy with the results of the performance,” said Veterinarian Medicine major Madison Stevens, 18. “This is what [we all] love to do.”

The sense of unity among the singers was very clear in their holding of hands during a few songs, but more than anything their ability to work together and produce an inspiring performance that will surely leave a lasting impression with the Moorpark College community.