Chamber Night

In the midst of what would be the off-season for Judge Memorial's orchestra and band, seeing as there are no major concerts until the month of May, Chamber Night is a chance for the individual performers to showcase their work. Every February Ramona Mayer organizes Chamber Night; this recital is a collection of soloists, duets and even some quartets. The pieces that are performed are not rehearsed in the early mornings of class, but on the musician's own time, making this a very personal concert.

On the types of music that will be performed Ramona Mayer said, "I encourage classical, but over the years, jazz, Broadway, soft pop and other genres have been added. The idea is to perform close-up and personal with the audience and that often supercedes the style choices. Rap, hip-hop, and alternative are still out, though!"

Be sure and celebrate the talents of your fellow classmates on February 12th at 7:00 PM in the Music Room (across the hall from the auditorium). Admission to watch professional level music being performed by high school students is free and treats will be provided. Come and support!

Chamber Night 2008

The annual chamber night went off on Wednesday without a hitch. We were treated to some wonderful music and great food. There was an excellent showing from the students this year. We had musicians from every grade and a huge variety of instruments were played. There were a number of singers performing solos, duets, and trios. There were also several solos, trios and quintets by band members. Additionally, there was a wonderful string quartet and string solo. The audience was overflowing. Many listeners had to find places on the floor. It appeared that everyone really enjoyed the music. It was not unusual to see someone closing their eyes and smiling to themselves as they listened to the music. The room itself was beautiful. Miss Meyer created a special ambiance with candles and table displays. The food was also fantastic. The table was overflowing with an assortment of delicious finger foods. Every dish was a huge hit! So a huge round of applause goes out to the musicians, parents and audience members. Each one shared a part in making the 2008 chamber night an unforgettable experience.

- by Sierra Brimhall