12/19/2009 – Portland Mormon Choir Christmas Concert

Melissa is singing with the Portland Mormon Choir (www.portlandmormon.org). I am so proud of her – being a part of such a great group and working hard to produce a great show. The way they started it was so cool. The orchestra was on stage and played a couple songs, then the lights went out and two soloists were spotlighted on each side of the stage - a male and a female. They sang lines back and forth (in a beautiful chanting tone), then the audience begins to hear singing from behind. The choir members were entering the hall (approx. 2,000 audience members) from the rear doors, each holding a lit candle. As they walked down the side aisles, it created a unique surround sound. I tell you what, I felt the Spirit strong as they entered the concert hall. And the candles in each of their hands…wow. What a cool show. I thought it was a great mix of spiritual, Christ-centered material along with some fun, upbeat holiday favorites. Great job, Melissa…and all involved.