Assessment Event Success!

On March 8, the Lafayette Choir hosted our own performance assessment event at Central Christian Church in Lexington.  This was the first such event that we have sponsored on our own.  The format of this event included performance, clinic time with expert clinicians, and sight-reading assessment.  This event is similar to the KMEA model but differing in our incorporation of a live clinic time wherein our adjudicators can communicate directly with the choirs working concepts and techniques in addition to giving immediate feedback.  Opportunities for assessment of performance is critically important to the continued improvement of any musician or ensemble.  

​Advanced Women’s Choir, Singers, Chorale and Madrigals participated in this event. Read more below for some of the outstanding comments from the adjudicators:

Advanced Women’s Choir
“Excellent group with such wonderful intonation! A joy to listen to.”   
– Dr. Greg Detweiler, Morehead State Univ.
“Excellent job!  Loved the literature choices."  – Jill Campbell – Asbury University
On sight reading:  "Great process. It's obvious you do this work consistently."
– Jill Campbell – Asbury University​

Singers
“What a wonderful group with an excellent sense of intonation.”   
– Dr. Greg Detweiler, Morehead State Univ.
“This ensemble sings very well together. They seem to be listening as much as they sing."   – Jill Campbell – Asbury University

Chorale
“What a wonderful performance. You are a delight to hear! Excellent work.”   
– Dr. Greg Detweiler, Morehead State Univ.
“You blessed my heart today with your singing. Keep doing it. You are an example of what's right in the world with young people."   – Jill Campbell – Asbury University

Madrigal Singers
“What a glorious sound!  You have thought of all aspects of the choral art. A delight to be able to hear you.”   – Dr. Greg Detweiler, Morehead State Univ.
“Excellence in all areas."   – Jill Campbell – Asbury University