An explosion of talent will hit the stage when
”
Oriana Goes Pop!
”
on May 13, 14 and 15 at the downtown Hollister Granada Theatre.
Their director, Bruce Olstad, has put together a memorable program
of contemporary pop music, including
”
Don’t Stop Believin’,
”
by Journey;
”
Sweet Caroline,
”
by Neil Diamond;
”
Like a Prayer,
”
by Madonna; and
”
You Raise Me Up,
”
by Josh Groban. The music spans the decades and will have guests
tapping their feet or maybe even wiping a tear.
The 40-voice Oriana Chorale is in top form after months of
rehearsal. The ever-popular male vocal quartet, The Flashbacks,
demonstrate why they are called the
”
masters of doo-wop.
”
Arrangements feature vocal soloists, instrumentalists playing
drums, sax, electric guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano, and
also some dancers.
An explosion of talent will hit the stage when “Oriana Goes Pop!” on May 13, 14 and 15 at the downtown Hollister Granada Theatre. Their director, Bruce Olstad, has put together a memorable program of contemporary pop music, including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” by Journey; “Sweet Caroline,” by Neil Diamond; “Like a Prayer,” by Madonna; and “You Raise Me Up,” by Josh Groban. The music spans the decades and will have guests tapping their feet or maybe even wiping a tear.
The 40-voice Oriana Chorale is in top form after months of rehearsal. The ever-popular male vocal quartet, The Flashbacks, demonstrate why they are called the “masters of doo-wop.” Arrangements feature vocal soloists, instrumentalists playing drums, sax, electric guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano, and also some dancers.
All of these talented people have been woven together by their stage director, Jason Hough. He has developed visual effects with color and movement and a sense of fun that brings to mind productions of the TV series “Glee.” The Orinane Chorale productions are offered with the generous support of the Community Foundation for San Benito County, local business partners, private donors, and the ticket buying audience.
Pop music is designed to appeal to all ages and definitely encourages dancing, so all ages are invited to join Oriana Chorale and all their guests as they “Go Pop!” and just see if you can keep your feet still under your seats.
Concert dates are Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for teens, Children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Mars Hill Coffee Shop, Postal Graphics, and Visions of Christmas in San Juan Bautista, online at www.orianachorale.org or at the door.
