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 →
Encore! and the new Cardinal Chorale
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 →
August 9, 2014 – Preview Concert and Special Guest, Len Thomas
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 →
Choristers of the Day! -August 9, 2014
Congratulations to our Choristers of the Day! L-R: Wes Cochran, Natalie Oehlers, Connor Cavanagh, Madison Speicher. Read more →
August 9, 2014- Day 6
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 →
Choristers of the Day! -August 8, 2014
Congratulations, Choristers of the Day! L-R: Tori Guinsler, Justin Swails, Tom Rowles, Gretchen Kieffer. Read more →
August 8, 2014- Day 5
It’s difficult to believe that it’s already Friday- today was our last day of recreation with Darrell, but that didn’t prevent us from savouring the company of our friends. As Darrell challenged us to act like a lizard or give our best impression of bacon frying, we laughed and worked together. Our workshops and electives are finishing up, but that… Read more →
Choristers of the Day! -August 7, 2014
Congratulations, Choristers of the Day! August 7th’s Choristers of the Day, L-R: Meredith Free, Kasee Snyder, Jordan Conner, Clay Lower. Read more →
August 7, 2014 -Day 4!
Thursday was a cheerful and busy day at Encore! Our music is coming together and we are engrossed in our workshops and electives. Thursday held quite a few surprises for us and we’ll have quite a few surprises for the concert on Sunday! It was a beautiful day to be outside and we made the most of it, with outside… Read more →
Choristers of the Day! -August 6, 2014
Congratulations, Choristers of the Day! L-R: Josie Waugh, Nathan Bond, Josh Hilgenberg, Merica Wolf. Read more →