The morning comes too early on Tuesday, but despite our fatigue, we wake up and prepare for the day. We gathered in the church, and though we were sad to go, we departed Lakeside. On the coach once more, we began the two-hour ride to Fostoria. Naps were had as we drove, but we were roused near the end of… Read more →
It’s a little harder getting up Monday morning, but the promise of a long bus ride to Lakeside with the likely prospect of a nap made it a little easier. We get up, get dressed and are met with another wonderful breakfast. We then loaded up all our belongings and met at the Coburn United Methodist Church. After a quick… Read more →
Waking up the second day of tour is the easiest, after a long day of rehearsing we are exhausted and fall asleep almost immediately after reaching our hosts’ home. The delicious scent of breakfast cooking in the kitchen easily rouses us and we rise, refreshed and ready for a new day. This breakfast is the beginning of the hordes of… Read more →
Before we embark to Zanesville, the Cardinal Chorale wanted to take a moment to show our appreciation to all of our father’s and father figures. As Pastor Steve Putka said in this mornings church service, “We thank you for the qualities, skills, and talents that you have placed in us.” We thank you for allowing us to have experiences such… Read more →
A rainy day tends to put a damper on most anyone’s mood, but not today. Today is the day the Cardinal Chorale starts its 2015 tour. After months, we are together again, with only a few faces missing. We waste no time catching up with one another, and it seems as though we have only been apart for a few… Read more →
As an alumna of the Cardinal Chorale, I used to lament the idea of a final concert with the young men and women who shared the stage with me. How sad it was, to be parting ways for the last time. No more goosebump-inducing crescendos, no more road trips, no more fond looks from across the risers. Now? I laugh… Read more →
Monday, 11 May, 2015 Hello! It’s been an “interesting” seven weeks. In mid March, after we had sent materials for our second Encore! experience, we received a message from Pastor Brown at Hallowed Hills, site of last summer’s Encore! He informed us that renovations needed to be completed before the camp could open. While he thought they would be open by… Read more →
This afternoon we were joined by residents of several nearby care centers for our preview concert! The girls gave their all for a saucy “New Girl in Town” performance. Our barbershop ensemble also performed the song they’ve been working hard on all week. Angel Palmer crafted the most incredible cake to celebrate our performance- it was beautiful and it was… Read more →
Congratulations to our Choristers of the Day! L-R: Wes Cochran, Natalie Oehlers, Connor Cavanagh, Madison Speicher. Read more →
Both the choir and the ensembles are ready for the concert on Sunday! There is music ringing all around these Hallowed Hills. Today was the final day for our workshops and electives. Anne Leppla, a retired science teacher from Coshocton High School, declared her College 101 students “graduates.” Matt McTeague, who will begin for his master’s degree in choral conducting at… Read more →
