We had a great Community Christmas Concert this year! The concert took place 7:00–8:15 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in College Station, TX.
From a spatial music perspective, there were exciting elements. We began the concert with a spatially separated men’s choir (placed in front and behind the audience). In the middle of the concert, we had a 20-piece trombone choir spread across the front of the hall. We ended the concert with my wife singing “The Wexford Carol” accompanied by electronic music composed by me (4-channels: left, right, left surround, right surround).
There were a variety of other ensembles that performed music from several genres (see the program below). All of them did a great job. My wife curated the performances. I ran the sound (assisted by Zack V. and Teesha A.).
The concert was well advertised, including radio spots, posters, and hand bills. We had a good audience turn out. We had a full house with additional people standing on the sides and in the back of the hall.
We also had a Christmas message given by Keith K. and there was a collection of nativity scenes on display in a nearby suite of rooms.
Overall, the music was fantastic, everything sounded great, the lighting and decorations were attractive, the transitions between acts were smooth, the refreshments were delicious, the Christmas message was uplifting, and everyone seemed happy and uplifted. All around it was a terrific concert. We were very blessed. Congratulations to the concert committee, the participants, and all those who helped!
The top photo is the view from the mixing desk, about mid-way back in the hall.
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