Belmont’s Newest Commercial Voice Ensemble Debuts

Photo courtesy of Emily Garver

The Vocal Collective took the stage on Saturday in the Massey Performing Arts Center, showcasing 12 original songs across multiple genres. 

The groups that performed, named Charmed, Sapphire, Magnolia and KOLR, were comprised of 3 or 4 people each.  

Each group had their signature style of performance, ranging from softer country to soulful R&B.  

Charmed started the night with high energy and soulful song with Brielle Cotter performing her original song “Never Felt Before,” joined by Hannah Auer, Sophia Brokke, and Gaby Richter.  

Auer then performed her original “Sorry Doesn’t Cut It,” backed by Cotter, Brokke, and Richter and featuring tight harmonies and riffs, making the song stand out on the stage. 

Brokke debuts her song “Made Me” with a catchy and sassy tone that brough a liveliness and spark into the Massey. 

Charmed continued the night and kept the energy strong as Alexis Alvarez, Autumn Langdon, Marissa Lunt and Isabella Pombrio took the stage.  

Pombrio debuted her original “Every Lifetime” while Langdon and Lunt showcased their co-written song “Around,” slower pieces that calmed and soothed the energy.  

Alvarez delivered her original song “Magic Mirror,” reflecting on body image.  

The song featured a great deal of bass and heavy instrumentals, able to get a lot of people feeling the great vibes.  

Magnolia took the stage next, adding a country and blues twang to the show.  

The first cover song hit the stage with Rhonda Vincent's “If Heartaches Had Wings” sung and arranged by Becca Drake. 

A tear-jerker hit the audience next with Abby Sheilds’ performing an original slow country song “Daddy’s Girl,” about her future family she hopes to have one day. 

Avery Calvert sang his original, “Summer Thunderstorms,” a song set to be released Nov. 22, featuring a very soft tone and voice similar to Michael Bublé.  

KOLR was the last group to hit the stage, comprised of Olivia Bastin, Lauren Powell, Ryder Sullivan, and Kendall Yakshe.  

Another group arrangement started this set strong, with “Keep it Coming” by Lauren Littlejohn, Powell and Bastin.   

Yakshe then performed “Front Lines,” with a cello accompaniment. 

To finish off their set, they settled with another tear-jerking number about the bittersweetness of growing up, covering Lorde’s “Ribs.” 

Lastly, all four groups joined forces for a finale number titled “Stand.” 

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