Last night was the start of the 65th annual Stairway of the Stars musical production by Malibu/Santa Monica Unified School District. The ones we have gone to in the past were at the Santa Monica Civic, but now they are at Samohi. For that reason, they are now spread out over 3 nights. Last night was the choral portion - and Ella sang in the women's high school choir division.
Bonny, Bruce, and Esme came to cheer Ella on. Samohi has a lovely auditorium - very vintage and great acoustics.
The theme for the choral numbers - elementary, middle school, and high school choirs - was African American spirituals. And the groups performed beautifully!! I thoroughly enjoyed my evening. Learned about a new song - "My Long White Robe" - which I had never heard before - I think it will become a new fave!!
Tuesday is band night - Ara and Esme are performing - I will let you know how it goes!! Bonny and her family are certainly fortunate to live in a school district that puts such a high value on music. Other districts should take note!!
