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Singers deliver on show
Pierce College choir fundraiser performance exhibits local talent
Audience members of all ages sat in the Madrid Theatre to watch multiple outstanding musical pieces the Pierce College Philharmonic Choir and San Fernando Valley Master Chorale performed Saturday, Nov. 2. The performance began with “A Tribute to Kathryn Grayson,” a compilation of the 1940s MGM singer and actress’ songs as interpreted by her granddaughter,
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Kristin Towers-Rowles.
Opening with “Hollywood Baby,” Towers-Rowles made the stage her own as the soprano hit every note and pitch in a gleaming effort to represent the family talent. If there was to be any indication of her related talent among her family ancestry, she made it obvious in this first act.
When Towers-Rowles sang “I Hate Men!” from the “Kiss Me, Kate” production, she comedically pointed to conductor Terry Danne as well as other male musicians in the orchestra pit. Her final tribute to Grayson was “Our Story Goes On.” Her introduction to this song began with her telling of her ancestry and her descendants. Aside from her grandmother, Towers-Rowles’ grandfather was Broadway leading man Johnny Johnston. It was heart-warming to hear her talk about her three young girls going into the media industries and following in her footsteps.
On the backdrop behind the soloist was a slideshow of headshots and stills of Grayson along with pictures of the Grayson/Towers-Rowles family.
In “Our Story Goes On,” the