Scott Hardy introduced Erich Wangeman, Director of The TC West Choral-Aires.
This is a troupe comprised of the 22 top student vocalists at Traverse City West Senior High, with Mr. Wangeman conducting this talented ensemble.
Their dedication and daily 7 am rehearsals have produced success near and far. They’ve performed at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival, won European Choral competitions, and perform a variety concert locally each holiday season.
The Choral-Aires filled the room with amazingly precise vocal stylings, amazing the audience with their seasonal selections, starting with a carol of French origin: “Sing We Now of Christmas”.
They then performed “Over by the Bay”, a jazz-infused number set in surroundings familiar to those in Traverse City.
Then, we enjoyed a more contemporary piece originally performed the popular Pentatonix vocal group, with the Choral-Aires singing and adding in a very complex choreographed rhythm of clapping hands and snapping fingers.
These enjoyable and unique arrangements, along with the traditional “Carol of the Bells” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” established the perfect tone for the weekend’s holiday celebrations.
