After 546 days of not seeing one another, the Cardinal Chorale has reunited once again at the beautiful campus of Muskingum University for our one week long workshop. The last time chorale members sang together was at the reunion weekend concert on January 19, 2020… yes, a year and a half ago! To say chorale members are joyous to be… Read more →
Yesterday morning, the 25th edition of the Cardinal Chorale gathered at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Pickerington, Ohio for the annual Post-Christmas Concert. This was the first time many of the Chorale members have seen each other since the big Anniversary Weekend in early October, so of course the room was filled with sporadic hugs and smiles before we got to… Read more →
The Cardinal Chorale will have its traditional post-Christmas concert, on Fri. Dec. 27 at Epiphany Lutheran Church (268 Hill Road North) in Pickerington at 7 p.m. Tickets are not required for the concert, an offering will be received to help offset concert expenses. Read more →
On Saturday morning, both the 24th and 25th editions of the Cardinal Chorale got to meet again for rehersals in Walter Hall. Typically after workshop, the Chorale does not meet again until our post Christmas concert, however, this is a big year for the Chorale. Not only did the 24th and 25th editions get to meet up once more, but… Read more →
It is sad to say, but today was the last day of this year’s Cardinal Chorale Workshop. However, that fact did not change the buoyant manner of our singers. We had our final breakfasts with our opera, which meant the final opus cheers, and final opus challenges. This bright and good morning was just what we needed before starting the… Read more →
The seventh day at the Chorale Workshop was another successful day of singing and making memories. In the morning, we went to the final day of morning mindsets before having another delicious breakfast together. Our usual sectional rehearsals went well as we worked on polishing the songs for our upcoming concert. For lunch, everyone was very excited to have a… Read more →
All of that dancing and good use of energy last night made it easy to get a good night’s rest. The Chorale woke up this morning with ePostCards in their mailboxes as their “Christmas” presents. We met our operas in Patton Hall, enjoyed breakfast, and then headed over the hill to Walter Hall to go about our typical routine. Today… Read more →
Once again our singers started the day in the best way possible, French toast sticks for breakfast! There were definitely no complaints across the dining hall this morning. The Chorale filled up on the delicacy while spending quality time with their opera before heading for the first rehearsal of the day. However, before the singers are dismissed for rehearsal, they… Read more →
Today is the halfway point of the Workshop, everyone! We started our mornings bright and early yet again today, replenishing our energy levels with a delicious breakfast. Singers were especially excited to have chocolate chip pancakes! Many staff members also gave their opus members challenges to complete throughout the day. One of the challenges of the day was to hug… Read more →
Whether they wanted to wake up their mind with Beth and yoga, wake up their bodies with Josh and running, wake up their spirits with Mr. Snyder and devotions, or not wake up until they absolutely had to, the members of the Chorale started their mornings well. After our choice of one of those “morning mindsets” or sleeping in, we… Read more →
