Monday, November 5, 2007

Mel. Wknd Update & New Email for Alums

Well, Meliora '07 was a smashing success -- thanks to all the Alums who came and of course to the current group for being fabulous hostesses!

Amongst other praise from many audience members, we received glowing reviews from the YJs from the '70s (who have seen us every year), saying that this year was the best set they'd seen from us in a long time.

The current group opened with a debut of the Natalie Imbruglia song Wishing I Was There, soloed by Bonnie Jarrett '09 and dueted by Polly Flinch '10. They brought the house down with the soulful Downfall by Matchbox 20, soloed by Martha Guenther '07. Then the alums took the stage with the following set, joined in waves by more current classes:


- Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
solo: Naomi Weinstock '06

- Goodbye (Save Ferris)
solo: Jenn Meeter '03, duet: Katy Nosse '06

- Sweet Ones (Sarah Slean)
solo: Catey Juravich '04, duet: Kristy Doot '08, Rachel Thibo '07

- Don't Let Your Heart (Mint Juleps)
solo: Gen Chawluk '04


- These Boots Are Made For Walkin' (Nancy Sinatra)
solo: Marisa Antos-Fallon '04

- Still In Love (Brian McKnight)

- I Think We're Alone Now (Tiffany)
solo: Laura Weaver '06, duet: Meredith Flouton-Barnes '06

- Don't Know Nothin' (For Real)
solos: Annie Keller '02, Betsy Angell '03, Alison Zwecker '04

- Lisa's Song (Domestic Science Club)
Sung in memory of Katie McManus ('07)

- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (The Andrews Sisters)

It was a fun night in the new Alumni Center Auditorium, which is a slightly more intimate venue than Strong Auditorium, as the stage is a little closer to the audience. Fun times all around.

Perhaps most exciting of all, we were approached after the show by 2 original members from 1969, who expressed to us how excited they are for the coming 40th in 2009 -- it's definitely going to be a great show, and we were happy to hear that the word is out!

Along those lines... There is a new contact email for Alums: VocalPointAlum@gmail.com. Please use it to get us any updated personal contact info or news. We are also looking for any pictures you might have from your years in the group that can be put into a slideshow for the 40th -- it may seem early, but those dates creep up quickly and we want to be prepared! Start getting in touch with your old classmates to make sure you're well represented at what is sure to be an awesome celebration of our 40 years! Also be sure to check out the website (linked in the Right sidebar) for updates about the current group (Fall Show: November 9th) and to view the Alum page as well.

Love and Ba-Ba-Doos!

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