By Maddie Papcun – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s choir collaborated with Foran’s choir and The Dizzyfish Band at Parsons Auditorium on February 8, in an exciting concert celebrating “The Best of the 70s” music. 

The choirs closed out the concert together, joining the band for three songs in total, including “Stairway to Heaven,” “Let it Be,” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” 

“The idea for the concert came from the band’s leader, Eric Herbst,” Jonathan Law choir teacher Ms. Jones said. “The band director at West Shore knows him, and he suggested Milford’s choir perform with their band.” 

In order to put on such a concert, members of the Choir Board had to follow field trip protocols, organize group pictures for advertising, and hold extra rehearsals with Angela Clemmons, a backup singer for The Dizzyfish Band. The work choir’s event organizers put in came together for a fun-packed night.

“In preparing for the concert we had three rehearsals, and additionally we all practiced with the recordings of our parts on our own time,” senior Choir Board member Sam Papcun said. 

Jonathan Law’s choir is always looking for ways to branch out and get involved in Milford’s local community, this concert was yet another example of their dedication.

“Choir’s goal for the concert was to adventure new opportunities; we are grateful for the chance to perform with DizzyFish,” said junior Choir Board member Joey Soto. “Our other goal was to put on a good show and entertain the audience.”

For many choir members, taking part in a rock concert was an entirely new experience. 

“It was a very different atmosphere than I have ever been involved in before this,” senior Choir Board member Justin Amaro said. “Usually choir concerts are more structured and professional, but singing with a real live rock band was very different and exciting.” 

Overall, the concert was a high energy, new experience for Jonathan Law’s choir, Foran’s choir, and The Dizzyfish Band. 

“People were singing along with the music; they were all very enthusiastic,” senior choir member Laney Smith said. “The crowd turnout was much bigger than I anticipated; I had never heard of this venue before.”

Ms. Jones expected that the concert would require flexibility and openness from her students, but believed they could pull it off in the end. 

“I can say, without a doubt, I am beyond proud of these students,” Ms. Jones said. “Their continued commitment, dedication, perseverance, excitement, energy and musicianship is a testament to the ‘Lawmazing’ people they all are.”