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Battle of the Choirs By Sophie Braccini surprised the audience with soloist Katie Marino starting an African Pro- cessional arranged by D.V. Montoya, alone on stage—marching to the rhythm of her song and of a powerful drum, the rest of the choir gradually joined her on stage. Roberts then of- fered the audience two modern pieces that took full advantage of the large pool of talent among his group of singers. He did not shy away from pushing the sound volume and in- creasing the auditory contrasts in the Lamentations of Jeremiah, and had the singers interpret The Battle of Jericho in a very modern arrange- ment by Moses Hogan. The Miramonte Choir, directed Choirs from Lamorinda’s three high schools all sing together Photo Andy Chang by Bruce Lengacher, presented two he annual “battle of the choirs,” that the 200-voice strong combined as a battle, each school tries to put classical and perfectly executed Tat which Acalanes, Cam- choirs would sing together at the end forth its best creative effort. The songs. Amor de mi Alma, by Randall polindo and Miramonte showcase of the evening. Before the grand fi- Acalanes Choir, directed by Megan Stroope, was especially exquisite, and their musical talents, featured the nale each school presented its own Perdue, opened the evening with Tres very finely tuned in all of its nuances usual level of top-notch performances program: 3 songs by each choir and 3 Cantos Nativos dos Indios Krao, a by Lengacher. for a crowd of adoring parents and songs by the elite sub-groups called piece freely based on melodies sung The third piece by the Acalanes friends. either “Chamber” or “Choral.” The by the Krao tribe, a group of native Choir, Vamuvamba (“They Crucified The Fall Choral Classic Reper- juniors and seniors had their day on Brazilian Indians who live in the Him”) is a traditional Tiriki melody toire was a day-long affair for the stu- October 18, while the sophomores Amazonian forest of northwestern from Kenya that was adapted and dents— they mingled from 8:00 a.m. performed two days later. Brazil, and adapted by Marcos Leite arranged by Boniface Mganga, the to 3:00 p.m. to learn three new songs Although the evening is not billed who was well-known in Brazil as a founder and director of the Kenyan conductor, composer, and musical Muungano National Choir. The theater director. The beautiful piece young Lafayette students, with the mixes bird songs, rhythms and voices, help of a drum, interpreted joyfully and required from the students and the energetic African music. Prepare your Roof and their director a different type of mu- Guest conductor Lori Marie Rios sicianship. The precision of Perdue’s conducted the finale, appropriately Gutters for Winter direction came out beautifully, show- called the Mass Choir. The result of casing some lovely voices such as that the day’s work was impressive, not of soprano Lindsay Ford. only because of the sheer number of New Work and Repairs Newcomer Mark Roberts made singers, but because they memorized All Types of Roofs and Gutters his first formal appearance as conduc- and sang everything perfectly. As Clean/Screen, Roof Powerwashing. tor of the Campolindo team. Neither Rios put it, “Music is more than notes timid nor overly cautious, Roberts did and rhythm; it is a way to self discov- We do it all! not hesitate to take the Campolindo ery, to better understanding of others’ Concert Choir off the beaten path. He culture and ways of life.” Famous Author Comes to Lamorinda Reads Event By Cathy Tyson amorinda Reads will celebrate brary and Learning Center, “We Lits grand finale event for the know that people outside our area also year with well known San Francisco read our Lamorinda Reads choices author Glen David Gold discussing every year so we've developed a fol- Over 20 Years Experience his book, Carter Beats the Devil, on lowing. Plus, I'd like a nickel for the All Raingutters Systems, Inc. November 1. Senior Community Li- number of times people have raved brary Manager Susan Weaver antici- about the book to me.” 925-381-7620 Lic #793315 pates a big turnout in the spacious Weaver explains that they try to Community Hall of the Lafayette Li- choose a title that both men and women will enjoy, ideally with a local angle. “This book was easy for us be- cause it has absolutely everything most readers would delight in - a thriller, a mystery, and tantalizing his- xt step, torical fiction to make people wonder Take the ne what part's true and what the author h & stay for life. has simply made up. In terms of come for lunc check outs, I did a rough count and as of today, the book has been checked out around 1,300 times,” she says. These premier residences are going fast. Indeed Carter Beats the Devil has Rent and amenities all for one low price. gotten glowing reviews since its pub- lication in 2001, even called it, “the most entertaining ap- Monthly Rates pearing acts of recent years.” The tale includes an eccentric cast of characters as Fall Harvest low as including President Harding, real-life $1,787 Open House prize fighter Benny Leonard, Philo on Farnsworth and ghosts at Lake Merritt It’s worry free living! Sat., Nov. 12 along with hardship and heartbreak. 10am-12noon From the initial “cold-call” e-mail from Caroline Glick, Orinda Library’s Senior Community Library Manager, Gold responded enthusiastically. Glick had read the book when it came out, Googled the author, and sent her request. Look for Glen David Gold at The Lafayette Library and Learn- An affordable, independent ing Center on Tuesday November 1st retirement lifestyle. Call today for Your at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Hall. 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