Sweet sweet victory

Written by: Brody R. Greetings to one and all. Welcome back to the blog. I know you missed me, but ~do not be afraid~ I have returned with one final blog for the 2026 Cardinal Chorale workshop. I know you all have been dying to hear what’s been going on in my life as of lately and boy am I… Read more →

Jamaican me emotional…

Written by: Josaline L. As we are coming to an end with workshop and saying goodbye to some of our friends who have to leave us, we are still going strong! Today was pretty much anything but a normal day because we are so close to the concert! We started the day off with morning mindsets and breakfast, but the… Read more →

Test your luck!

Written by: Emily Maple Another wonderful day at the Chorale Workshop! Time has absolutely flown by this year. I have loved hearing how our sound as an ensemble is beginning to form. I am so excited to watch our continued growth musically, and as people who lift up each other! 🙂 One of the best ways we grow closer to… Read more →

“Plenty good room” in the basement

Written by: Brody R. Greetings from Day 4 of the Cardinal Chorale Workshop. It is yours truly, Brody Rodriguez. I am so very happy that you’ve taken time out of your day to join me for this wonderful blogging experience. Today was another absolutely fantastic day here at workshop. I hope you are so very ready to embark on this… Read more →

Mozzarella memories

Written by: Josaline Leasure You would think after last night’s concert the Chorale would be all tired out, right? Wrong! Today (July 20th) is the third day of workshop and we are just getting into it! When I first started, which was 3 years ago, I was not a morning person at all and didn’t like to socially interact with… Read more →

One duck, one voice, one song

Written by: Emily Maple Wow, what a day at The Cardinal Chorale workshop! I enjoyed seeing friends both new and old. It was especially wonderful to sing with both the 30th and 31st editions of the Chorale, and rejoice in the loving spirit of the Chorale.  While walking to Walter Hall this morning for rehearsal, my friends and I saw… Read more →

WE ARE SO BACK!

Written by: Brody R. Hello, everybody and welcome back to the bloggiest blog that you have ever did read. My name is Brody and I will be one of the voices you will be hearing from throughout the workshop. I am so excited to return for my 5th (and perhaps final) workshop as a singer. If you haven’t seen any… Read more →

Bird Blog: Cooking & Cooking

Written by: Brody R. Bolded words are defined at the bottom of the blog! What is up, chat! It is your boy, Brody, back at it once again with a sicknasty blog post, as per the usual. Yesterday was an absolute wild ride. To shed some light on the title of this blog post, yesterday (June 10), it felt like… Read more →

Bird Blog: At The Palace

Written by: Mattie K. With an early start, day 3 of our tour began with breakfast and bonding with host families. Singers reconvened at Prospect UMC in Marion, where the Chorale gave their concert the night prior. First, we circled up to share stories of our gracious hosts and the concerts behind and hopes for those ahead of us. Then,… Read more →

Bird Blog: On the Road Again!

Written by: Emily M. We began our Monday morning at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Coshocton. One of my favorite parts of being in Chorale, besides the music of course, is being able to catch up with my friends who I haven’t seen recently. It’s reassuring to know that so many people have your back musically and personally! We fine-tuned a… Read more →