Wednesday, September 4, 2015 marked the 10th anniversary of SHG’s choir’s Dessert & Dazzle, a showcase and fundraiser used to benefit the music department headed by Mr. Bill Bauser and Mrs. Karen Danner. “It has been wonderful seeing how Dessert & Dazzle has transformed,” said Bauser. “The kids also seem to really enjoy it.”
Members of the Combined Chorus sang to the piano played by Mrs. Danner and the percussion of three members of the SHG band. Juniors Colleen O’Brien, Sabrina Johnston, and Gabrielle Johnston also played the piano in the commons before the event and during intermission. Photo albums depicting the evolution of SHG’s choir, including pictures from Sacred Heart Academy, were laid out on tables in the commons.
The first half of the event took place in the East Campus gym. For the first time in Dessert & Dazzle history, the event did not take place at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Guests were seated around circular tables and the choir sang on risers in front of a colored background. While some members of the choir were singing, others were making sure water cups were full and the guests were satisfied.
The choir girls sang an a cappella version of Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are” made famous by 2012 movie “Pitch Perfect.” Alumni from the past ten years, including our own Ms. Hoemann, joined current students, to sing the music department’s theme song, “Why We Sing.” Senior Devin Boehme said, “It was so nice being able to sing with the girls that graduated last year. We formed a really close connection and it was nice to have that back again.”
The first half concluded and dessert was served. Choir members walked around to tables handing out pieces of cakes and pies, among other things. Guests were treated to water and tea. Guests were also able to get up and stretch after listening to the first half.
The second half of the night took place in the auditorium. It consisted of a more lively display of the choir’s talent, including not only singing, but dancing. The choir did a medley of the 1992 Disney movie “Aladdin,” complete with full choreography.
Dessert & Dazzle was a huge success, as it has been in the past, and should be for years to come.
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