"I really can't say enough about POWER IN HIS TOUCH. There's magic in it - there's magic in this whole CD! " Wanda Lindstrom, KOZY 106.5 radio station "POWER IN HIS TOUCH offers very real feeling...the songs are filled with powerful messages that move and inspire." Carma Wadley, Senior Writer, Deseret News TALENT IMPRESSES IN EASTER MUSICAL! "The quality of writing, the strength of direction and the talent of the performers were all in place when the curtain went up for the world premiere of POWER IN HIS TOUCH. Call's musical numbers move the show along nicely. Some of her most superb numbers (most notably "Who is This Man") emerge as richly moving musical narratives that stand as well on their own as individual songs as they do as plot-propelling devices. Which means Call's CD is as much worth purchasing as a ticket to the show." Audrey Rock, Theatre reviewer, Tooele Transcript Bulletin The first song from POWER IN HIS TOUCH is "Good Tidings", which won the coveted Pearl Award for Best New Holiday Recording in 2002. (Please note only 2 of the songs on the album are Holiday/Christmas songs.) "POWER IN HIS TOUCH is a wonderful tribute to our Savior. The music is incredibly moving and makes me yearn to see the eventual stage presentation." Kurt Bestor, Award-winning composer/pianist "I get to hear most of the music that comes out, and I can honestly say that it has been a long time since I've been moved by a new piece of music like I was when I listened to Colette's song, "Gethsemane." Michael R. Hicks, Award-winning composer & performer "POWER IN HIS TOUCH is a thoughtful approach to a tender subject. Colette's music is a beautiful reflection of her spirit." Lex de Azevedo, Award-winning composer "Colette Call helped set the standard for Christmas programs to come on the BYU - Hawaii campus. The music was absolutely fantastic. Colette is an extremely talented musician and her music continues to inspire many." Celva Toa (Committee Chair for Christmas Lighting Presentation where POWER IN HIS TOUCH was featured in Laie Hawaii) "Everyone continues to rave about the musical presentation "Power in His Touch." Messages of love, hope, peace, repentance, brotherhood, and joy strikingly appeal to every audience member, whatever their circumstance. Colette has truly touched this town of Laie's heart. Thank you and aloha!" Joel Kongaika (Public Relations Committee) BACKGROUND OF THE ALBUM "POWER IN HIS TOUCH" The songs on this album are highlights from "Power in His Touch", a staged musical which had its' world premiere in March 2005. Almost 2,000 people attended the five-night run, which sold out through word-of-mouth advertising and positive press reviews. The cast received a full-house standing ovation at every performance. The idea of the CD POWER IN HIS TOUCH is not necessarily to reveal the plot, but to introduce some of the inspirational songs from the musical. The style of each song varies dramatically as the setting alternates between modern times and New Testament times. Two of the most compelling characters in "Power in His Touch" are Judas Iscariot and the woman taken in adultery. Judas' betrayal is, to me, a tragic story. While I don't condone his actions, I find Judas to be a sympathetic character. The fact that he was a disciple of the Savior for many years is evidence that he felt love for Jesus Christ. Judas was so overwhelmed by guilt and remorse that he took his own life. To me, his story is the story of someone who likely misunderstood Christ and his purpose on this earth. His is a story of a man who allowed love and faith to be overcome by darkness, power and greed. I've always felt that Christ's mercy toward the woman taken in adultery is one of the most poignant examples of the Savior's compassion. While no one knows the circumstances that led this woman to be found in her situation, one can imagine that she faced difficulties and crossroads in her life as each of us does. I find it easy to believe that she became a follower of Christ that day, after tasting of His kindness and mercy. The song "Who is this Man" is a glimpse into her character and what she might have felt after her experience with the Savior. BIOGRAPHY OF COLETTE CALL (Composer) Colette Call, pianist, arranger and composer, has won numerous awards in piano and composition and has performed throughout Europe, Israel, and the United States. Awards include a 2002 Pearl Award for Best New Holiday Recording, 1st Place in the Kawai Piano Competition, the Utah State Fair, and the Arlette Day Competition and honorable mention in the Utah Symphony 5000th composition competition. At the age of 18, Colette received national recognition as one of 16 U. S. recipients of the National Kochanski Award for Superior Musicianship. She has been featured as a soloist with the Utah Philharmonic Symphony, BYU Chamber Orchestra, Rick's College Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Utah Symphony Orchestra. Colette earned the degree of Master of Music at the University of Utah where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. During her stay at the U. of U., she was awarded several scholarships, including a Presidential Scholarship, Howard Hughes Scholarship, Jacob A. Kahn Scholarship, and the Gerald A. Tracy Memorial Scholarship. During her senior year, Colette was named as the 1993-1994 University of Utah Presser Scholar. For the last few years, Colette has worked as the Director of Music for the Youth Enrichment Foundation (YEF), an organization established to bring music and art to children who are economically disadvantaged. Thanks to the generosity of the YEF sponsors, Colette and the YEF music staff teach piano lessons and general music to over 800 children each year. In addition to this full time job, she works as a composer and arranger, and regularly gives live performances at local venues. Colette and her brother Michael recently completed a second musical, HARRIET, based on the life of Harriet Tubman. After two successful staged readings in Salt Lake City in 2011, Harriet was invited to be presented in three staged readings on 42nd street in July, 2014 as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). The New York cast of 16 included numerous Broadway performers including TONY award winner Lillias White. HARRIET is currently being further developed for future production. Colette has also released two CD's of popular solo piano music: SIMPLE PLEASURES and REPOSE.