South Pasadena Middle School Vocal Assembly Features “m-pact” Musicians

Los Angeles-based music group “m-pact” kicked off the month of February with a live performance during an all-school, vocal assembly at South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS).

The six-person group performed original arrangements of songs Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing (Stevie Wonder), Favorite Things (Sound of Music), and Can’t Stop the Feeling (Justin Timberlake). Each tune was performed completely a cappella (only voices), yet it sounded like a whole band was on stage. The group consists of a soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, and vocal percussionist.

Hailed “one of the best pop/jazz vocal groups in the world” by the San Francisco Chronicle, “m-pact” is respected worldwide as a cutting-edge trailblazer in the realm of vocal music. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 attended the performance. SPMS Choir teacher Wylder Reinman organized the assembly with support from SPMS ASB, SPMS PTA, and the SPMS Music Boosters.

South Pasadena Middle School, 1500 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, (626) 441-5830 or visit spms.spusd.net.

South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD), 1020 El Centro St., South Pasadena, (626) 441-5810 or visit https://www.spusd.net/.