Direk Joey evaluates the scholars’ homework

July 23, 2008 3:36 PM

It was time to present their 3-day homework to the Performance Master and the scholars were hyped up and giddy. The all-girl group composed of Bunny, Cris, Liezel and Laarni immediately positioned themselves and sang their rendition of Sweet Escape.

If Laarni and Liezel were confident in singing, Bunny and Cris were a bit hesitant in their movements. Direk Joey noticed that their energy were on different levels. Aside from this, some were still stuck with the minus one syndrome of one hand holding an invisible microphone. There was also no interaction among the four and only Laarni and Liezel made an effort to connect.

Apple, Miguel and Iñaki soon went on stage and sang a lively version of AwitinMo. Like the first group, they lacked interaction. Also, they were overly choreographed with all their lines having various movements.

All-guy group Van, Sen, Bugoy and Christian tried to consider the Director’s feedback and incorporate these to their number. Too technical they were that their performance didn’t say much and was too safe. Christian however, had the most noteworthy performance and he didn’t lose his character.

Direk Joey reminded them that though they would be graded individually, they would be seen as a group. Once a member misses his or her cue, then the group was bound to fail. He also advised them to be confident with their pieces and project this to their audience. Singing in a group was way difficult than an individual performance since it requires more energy and effort to jive with the others. He then told them to conserve their voices to be able to blend effectively. Will this pep talk inspire the scholars and drive them to compete and win? See their group performances plus Apple’s birthday celebration later on Uberture!