Harmony and Talent on Display at Gaia Java Music Evening

Youthful voices filled the room at the Gaia Java Coffee Company shop in Stittsville last Friday, as two student vocal groups from All Saints Catholic High School in Kanata took to the stage. The flASH Show Choir and the Bluesettes and Co. vocal jazz collective presented a cappella arrangements, showcasing their talent and passion for music.

Key Takeaways:

  • The flASH Show Choir, with 20 members from All Saints Catholic High School, made their second public performance at the Gaia Java shop, featuring a cappella arrangements of popular songs, including "All About That Bass" and "Blank Space."
  • The group's performances included songs with a spy theme, such as "Secret Agent Man" and "Diamonds Are Forever," from the 1971 James Bond film.
  • The Bluesettes and Co. vocal jazz collective, also from All Saints Catholic High School, presented a cappella arrangements of various songs, including "That Lonesome Road," "Someone Like You," and "New York State of Mind."
  • The collective includes students from grades 9 through 12 who love to sing, dance, and perform, and have successfully auditioned for the group.
  • Both groups showcased their talents and passion for music, with the flASH Show Choir performing at a national competition in Toronto next week and the Bluesettes and Co. performing in concerts with other groups and participating in vocal competitions.

Statistics:

  • 20 members make up the flASH Show Choir, including Taylor McMahon, who celebrated her 18th birthday during the performance.
  • The Bluesettes and Co. vocal jazz collective has a membership of students from grades 9 through 12.
  • The flASH Show Choir performs twice a week in preparation for their national competition in Toronto next week.
  • The Gaia Java shop, where the music evening took place, is a popular venue for community events and musical performances.

Sources:

  • Gaia Java Coffee Company shop in Stittsville
  • All Saints Catholic High School in Kanata
  • flASH Show Choir
  • Bluesettes and Co. vocal jazz collective