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View Video Here As a reviewer, I’m hard-pressed to imagine a more perfect production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Artistic director Anastacia Hawkins-Smith prioritizes and elegantly accomplishes an impressive vocal symphony while conveying the severity of the impending Nazi invasion. Housing the last live orchestra in Brevard County’s community theater network, the Cocoa Village Playhouse (CVP) reprises their production from 2000 which encourages us to face our fears, to sing when the spirit moves us, and to “follow every (aspirational) rainbow.”
As many
readers will be aware, The Sound of Music’s 1938 Austrian plot is loosely
based on a true story as published in 1949. Sheltered by angel-voiced nuns
singing decadent Latin hymns, aspiring nun “Maria” finds her calling as an
unlikely rebel in the developing culture of World War II. Portrayed by local voice
coach Natalie McKnight Palmer, “Maria” is both humble and plucky in the adversity
that finds her beloved mountain home. Palmer is an inspired choice for “Maria;”
she’s clearly as adept molding musical prodigies as she is conquering the
melodies epically sung by theatrical legend Julie Andrews. Her performance was
outstanding; the songs are tricky because they center in the passagio,
the transition between the head and chest voices. Some of her speaking vowels might
be too short in places, but this works to her favor when she percussively argues
with the captain.
Multi-modal Approach: movement and singing included in the process to incorporate the entire body and mind
Contemporary Curriculum: focused on the needs and tastes of today’s youth, teens, and adults
Range of Musical Genres: from Classical to Jazz to Rock to Musical Theater
Fully-customized Curriculum: to meet the needs & interests of individual students
Weekly Private Lessons and Semi-Private Classes: for a variety of interests and abilities; Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm
Music Literacy: the foundations of music are intricately woven into a well-rounded education (mathematics, science, linguistics, social studies, and fitness)
Seasonal Performance Opportunities: exclusive recitals in front of a supportive audience of peers and their families; locations include churches, retirement communities, outdoors and more
On October 31st, students and guests of the Springer Music Studio started their trick-or-treating by rocking out to hits from Hocus Pocus, Carrie the Musical, Avenue Q, The Addams Family, The Phantom of the Opera and many more. Enjoy the highlights video!! Hope to see you in lessons! You might get perform at next year’s concert if you aren’t too scared! Bwa-ha-ha!!
