Who Is Allusion?
Allusion, Missouri Baptist University’s vocal jazz/pop ensemble, consists of talented singers who perform throughout the St. Louis area. They are accompanied by a traditional “jazz combo” of piano, bass and drums, all in the care of a student sound tech. Some selections call for added guests on solo instrument. Allusion’s reputation is growing as they entertain both on and off campus for school, church, civic, and business groups. They offer an eclectic repertoire ranging from jazz standards to the contemporary sounds of jazz/rock fusion, from popular music to “oldies,” from blues to the gospel sound. As they say: “Vocal jazz and so much more.” Allusion is under the direction of Mrs. Pat Lacey, member of the music faculty at Missouri Baptist University. Mrs. Lacey is a talented performer herself with a wide background in all types of music, a background from which she draws as she challenges the group to top quality singing and performance. She feels that although performance is the mo
