Grassroots Performers Bring Motown to Our Town
On Friday and Saturday, January 10th and 11th, Anacapa’s Grassroots performers from the Performing Arts and Ensemble Music classes put on two performances of “Motown Magic” at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara. The performers have been working all semester to perfect songs from the Motown collection—memorable hits such as “”Sugar Pie, Honeybunch,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Mister Postman.” By showtime, the classic two- and three-part singing techniques and iconic dance moves were ready for primetime!
“It was so much fun I lost my voice,” said Anacapa junior and lead male vocalist Rufus O’Dea on Monday morning.
The singers were backed up by the Ensemble Music class featuring drums, guitar, piano and flute which brought the authentic live rhythm and blues band feel of the 1960’s to the stage. The Ensemble Music class will also be preparing traditional Mexican songs on traditional instruments for the March “Fiesta Anacapa” Auction and students will be performing at Anacapa’s traditional Spring Art Show and Concert in May.