EBC Talent Show - June 2012 - 2

As the evening wound down the intensity of the performers' pieces seemed to increase. Not louder, or faster, but deeper.

Another fine guitar solo.

As in the past shows, it concluded with a band, who sounded great, and really got the crowd wound up before the pizza party to follow. I got some other reasonable photos, but my lighting was set up for smaller groups of performers and the many microphone stand and music stands were obstructing great shots from my limited positioning.

It was a great evening and I look forward to the next one.

EBC Talent Show - June 2012 - 1

Two Fridays ago I had the opportunity to shoot another of the youth talent shows at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Once again, their talent, and willingness to share that talent, was  great.

The evening started with a small acapella group who, once they got over their initial giggles, sounded great.

 

These two young women performed a few duets beautifully.

This young man performed a solo piece written by Jimmy Page (lead guitarist from Led Zeppelin ) and sounded amazing.

I shot for awhile during the song, but once I was sure I got what I wanted, just sat and listened. It was then that I heard the complete silence of the audience. They had been cheering in support of the past performers but sat, fully captivated during his playing, until erupting a the end.

Yes, it was a talent show and some were dressed a bit more formally, but overall the casual nature of the participants and audience made the evening that much more inviting.

More in a few days.

Third Annual EBC Youth Talent Show

Last Friday evening I photographed the Ebenezer Baptist Church Youth Talent Show. I missed last year's due to weather and/or being between cameras. I forget which was the main reason.

The first year had a much larger number of male performers including multiple bands. This year the young men's performances included a walk-on humorous summary performance of Romeo and Juliette and a water chugging contest. Both were good for a laugh.

EBC Youth Talent Show 2012 - 1 by Jay Scott

Danielle sat down at the piano and played Für Elise as beautifully and easily as can be.

EBC Youth Talent Show 2012 - 2 by Jay Scott

EBC Youth Talent Show 2012 - 3 by Jay Scott

The one dance number of the evening was so elegant and graceful. Her hair certainly added to the twirls and movements.

EBC Youth Talent Show 2012 - 4 by Jay Scott

The final performance was a one-time band of guys that, though intended to be humourous, was really well done and I could easily see them taking things beyond a single performance.

My only regret of the night was missing the shot of a guy crowd surfing in the very mini mosh pit.

I look forward to next year's talent show.