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LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� 91传媒鈥檚 music department is preparing for its annual song and dance show, 鈥淵ou, Me & We: Music That Brings US Together.鈥� Featuring the 91传媒 Chamber Choir and Music Department, this production blends music and movement. This production is made possible by Red Cross Drug who sponsors this event each year.
The performance includes popular songs from the 1960s to today, all featuring 鈥淵ou,鈥� 鈥淢e,鈥� or 鈥淲e鈥� in the title. In addition to the music, the show incorporates theatrical elements, creating a unique experience for the audience.
This year鈥檚 show is directed and choreographed by Zachary Murray, a Los Angeles-based dancer and choreographer who works with Disney and other entertainment venues. Murray鈥檚 expertise brings professional guidance to the production, which includes solos, group performances, and choreography.
Murray said his job is to inspire students to believe in themselves, 鈥淪ometimes you have to convince them to believe in themselves, they are excited to learn, very eager.鈥�
The Omaha, Nebraska native, who now lives in Los Angeles will spend several weeks in La Grande teaching students. Murray said the performance will be a fun, exciting, and visually appealing show, he expects audiences to cheer and even tear up for some of the performances.
Working closely with students, Murray has crafted a show with uplifting and heartfelt performances like High School Musical鈥檚 “We鈥檙e All in This Together” and 鈥淭his is Me鈥� from The Greatest Showman.
鈥淶achary has introduced new techniques and ideas, allowing the students to grow as performers,鈥� said Peter Wordelman, professor of music at 91传媒.
Student Jillian Newman who is the student dance captain said the choreography is nothing like she鈥檚 done before. 鈥淚 have enjoyed every second of rehearsal and prepping for this show,鈥� Newman said. 鈥淭he cast is great along with the experience of making something we can all look back and be proud of, together. I鈥檓 excited to perform this show and share it with an audience because it鈥檚 all about music that brings us together. This show is something I鈥檓 very proud of and putting a lot of time and effort into it, I鈥檓 ready to share it with everyone.鈥�
Unlike a traditional choir concert, this production involves solo performances from all participating students and dance routines choreographed specifically for the show. Twenty-four of the forty choir members participate in daily dance rehearsals to prepare for the performance.
Performances are scheduled for:
Tickets are available online at , at the 91传媒 Bookstore, or Red Cross Drug in La Grande. Advance purchase is recommended, as previous shows have sold out.For more information, contact Professor Peter Wordelman at pwordelm@eou.edu or 541-962-3352.