Author: Carolyn Grace, C’16
CP in the DP!
Finally, I can say that I’ve made it above the fold! In case you missed yesterday’s copy of the DP, Counterparts made the front page for our stellar performance at ICCAs this past weekend at Drexel. Of the 50 groups competing in the Mid-Atlantic Division, we are one of 10 that will move on to semifinals. They will take place at Rutgers later this March, which gives me more than enough time to watch “Pitch Perfect.” 🙂
Aw, thanks John!
We performed three songs from our Fall show – “Big White Room,” “Lady is a Tramp,” and “Creep.” Lilly, a fellow CP sophomore with me, added in simple yet effective choreography for each song as well. Overall, it took us a little over a week to fully prepare and refine our set list. Nina, our Music Director, Swaroop, our President, and Lilly did an incredible job with getting us to performance level! It’s no wonder that, in addition to advancing to semifinals, we won both Best Choreography and Best Soloist Performance. If only John Legend could see us now…
I am so proud of CP. This is the first time I have ever “competed” in something relating to music, and I won’t deny that it does feel different. I admit that I find much more satisfaction in performing for people I know. However, to have external recognition of what I myself have known along – that Counterparts is an extremely talented group – is certainly gratifying. We’re a musical force to be reckoned with, and I know we will show that in the next round. The road to ICCAs has just begun!
Nina, Swaroop, and Lilly holding our awards for Semifinalists, Best Soloist, and Best Choreography
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