A full choir, including freshman member Laurel Reese, sang for their dinner guests on April 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. in the Commons.

Hoping the audience would get into the performance, sing along and know they worked hard, Reese was part of the medley of Good Morning Baltimore from the Broadway production Hairspray.

“It’s a high when you’re up there,” Reese said. “ I like doing it with everyone because it’s rewarding.”

About 200 guests showed up to this event which Choir Teacher Lorraine Smith directed and used the money raised for music boosters.

“The money collected goes towards purchasing and paying for things the school doesn’t cover,” Smith said.

The audience enjoyed a nice meal of chicken or pasta, salad and desert, while listening to the sounds of “Take Back Your Mink,” a solo which sophomore Kayla Conoyer sang.

“The whole experience is nerve racking the first couple of times doing it,” Conoyer said.

Some of the music at the dinner concert included KnightSound’s melody from “Rent”, Treble Choir’s melody from “Hairspray” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
While many girls get nervous before a performance, they’re also nervous about letting down the audience.

“I just feel like if I don’t “bring it” I will let myself down and others,” Reese said.

Most performers invite their family members and close friends.

“I invited my family and a few friends because they’re really supportive,” Reese said.

For her first year, Smith thought planning the dinner concert was tough.

“Not knowing what it’s supposed to look like and never seeing the performance here before makes planning tough,” Smith said.

Because last year was said to be success, Smith hopes that this year lived up to that name.

“I hope the audience enjoyed the style of music,” Smith said