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A whole new world of performances

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On Friday, Apr. 27, choir students performed songs from a variety of musicals, impressing many with their complex harmonies and expert navigation of famous tunes from on and off Broadway, spanning musicals from “Newsies” to “Kinky Boots.” Here’s a taste of the concert in case you missed it.

2nd period Esperanza choir performed a selection of songs from the Disney musical “Newsies,” with choreography by Jesse Denny.
Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Newsies

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Senior Alice Tsvinev performed “Honey Bun” from the musical “South Pacific” with junior David Chen.
Choirs Musical Concert 2016: Honey Bun curtain act
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3rd period Esperanza sang a selection from “Aladdin” with choreography by Jesse Denny.
Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Aladdin
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Juniors Elliot Ryu and Saketh Kurnool performed a duet of Nsync’s “This I Promise You.”

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Bella Voce sang a medley of songs from “Wicked,” with choreography from dance teacher Dasha Plaza.

Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Wicked

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Senior Thaddeus Tarshis performed “Friends on the Other Side” from the Disney movie “The Princess and the Frog” for another curtain act.
Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Friends on the Other Side
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Concert Choir performed a selection from “Jersey Boys,” with choreography by Concert Choir students.
Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Jersey Boys
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Seniors Osher Fein and Mallory Strom sang “The Secret of Happiness” for a curtain act, from the musical “Daddy Long Legs.”
Choir Musicals Concert: The Secret of Happiness
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Variations performed songs from the musical “Kinky Boots” with choreography from Variations member senior Alexa Kwang.

Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Kinky Boots
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All of the MVHS choirs came together for the finale, a song from the musical “Ragtime” called
“Make Them Hear You.”Choir Musicals Concert 2016: Make Them Hear You
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About the Contributor
ZaZu Lippert
ZaZu Lippert, Staff Writer
ZaZu Lippert is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She previously served as the News and Special Report editor. When she's not working on El Estoque, she can be found in the theater working on a play or musical, dancing, or writing songs.
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