On Wednesday, May 13th, the Brother Martin Chorus presented its annual Spring concert at St. Martin de Porres Church.
Members of the fifth period Chorus performed Laura Farnell’s arrangement of “Red River Valley,” “Jordan’s Angels” by Rollo Dilworth, and “Rain Music,” also by Laura Farnell.
Following the opening of the concert, students who participated in the LMEA Solo and Ensemble Assessment and the LSU State Vocal Rally performed their solos. These singers each received the highest possible rating of superior at both the LMEA Assessment and the State Vocal Rally. Zubin Dinshaw '27 sang “Loch Lomond,” followed by Eaven Emnace’s solo, “The Black Dress.” Evan Dobson '27 performed an arrangement of “Wayfaring Stranger,” Jackson Dartez '26 sang “Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair,” and Toby Alfonso '27 concluded the solo section of the concert with “Sebben, Crudele.”
Sixth period Chorus members sang “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” (arr. by Victor C. Johnson), Vaughan Williams’ “Down Among the Dead Men,” and the Bob Dylan anthem “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” For the final piece, “The River” by Susan LaBarr, the singers were accompanied by Mr. Kevin Estoque (percussion) and Mr. Steven Kennedy (banjo).
During the awards presentation, the following students received recognition for their extraordinary achievements throughout the year:
Toby Alfonso ’27
Jackson Dartez ’26
Zubin Dinshaw ’27
Evan Dobson ’27
Eaven Emnace ’26
Jack Norwood ’27
Gavin O’Brien ’26
Jacob Ragusa ’27
Members of the Alumni Chorus sang “Love: Then and Still,” by composer Susan LaBarr and poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, and “The Awakening,” by Joseph M. Martin.
As is our tradition, the concert concluded with the singing of “O Sacred Heart” by the combined choirs.
We would like to thank Brother Martin Chorus Director Mr. Kevin Caparotta '88, St. Martin de Porres Church and pastor Rev. Frances Offia for hosting our concert, Mr. Kevin Estoque and Mr. Steven Kennedy for providing instrumental accompaniment, and parents, families, and friends who came out to support our talented singers.
