The Cardinal Chorale awoke this morning to a bright sunshine, chirping birds, the beauty of the lilies, and the first official day of Summer! A group of ladies gathered around a lake and watched the sunrise over the water. Jordan and Michael’s host parents took them to a lovely Bolivar diner for a full breakfast. Before departing from our lovely… Read more →
This morning Chorale members met at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Marion. A few volunteers had a wonderful spread of snacks and breakfast foods for us. After stocking up on pretzels, brownies, and fruits, we lined up in somewhat of a concert formation. The adorable children from the church’s daycare walked in together and we sang for them. After some impromptu… Read more →
Today began with an early rehearsal for today’s big event: our performance for the opening concert of the Ohio Choral Directors Association (OCDA) summer conference! Everyone was exhausted from our fun at home stays, but we fought through it because of our determination to impress all the high school and collegiate choir directors for which we would soon be singing. Before,… Read more →
This morning we all woke up bright and early. After breakfast with our host families (or in some cases, a bag of food to go), we met at the church. During our morning Chorale Circle, we took turns reflecting on last night’s concert and talking about all the highs and lows of the day before. With refreshed minds, we boarded… Read more →
On a wonderful morning like this, when the sun was as big as a yellow balloon, singers awoke for another full day of music-making and friendship. Before rehearsal, a lot of Cardinal Chorale members could have been spotted at Tim Horton’s, ingesting the delightful smell and taste of freshly baked donuts and cappuccinos. We gathered back at the church, robed… Read more →
This morning marked the beginning of the annual Summer Tour as members of the Cardinal Chorale assembled in Coshocton. For many, this rehearsal day was not only a good chance to review the more than 60 songs the ensemble will perform during the next six days on the road, but also an opportunity to refresh and renew friendships with fellow… Read more →
Members of the 22nd Edition of the Cardinal Chorale will meet in Coshocton on Friday, June 16 to rehearse and prepare for their six-day concert tour of Ohio. The following morning, they will begin a 500-mile circuit to share their music in evening concerts in Zanesville, Lewis Center, Westerville, Marion, Bolivar, Pickerington, and Coshocton. The Chorale will present 60 choral… Read more →
The Cardinal Chorale Staff are visiting Lakeside, OH this weekend and are busy at work planning the Summer 2017 Workshop. This afternoon, we took a short walk, visited Marilyn’s, the Pier, and even took a picture by Hoover Auditorium. We are looking forward to the fun-filled, educational, and worthwhile summer workshop that we are planning. If you are interested in participating… Read more →
The weekend we had been waiting for since December had finally come. As the members of the Chorale filed into the Coshocton Presbyterian Church for our day-long rehearsal, we greeted various friends and staff members we hadn’t seen in a while. We were all excited to get this weekend together started so that we could have a short break from… Read more →
Finally with all the hustle and bustle of Christmastime coming to an end, the 22nd edition of the Cardinal Chorale came together again to sing in Pickerington, Ohio. As people arrived, we greeted one another with hugs and smiles and well-wishes for the rest of Christmas and for the new year. Once everyone arrived at Epiphany Lutheran Church, we began… Read more →
