This morning, our ambitious singers got an early start with a warm welcome from our friends at the College Drive Presbyterian Church, here in New Concord. We sang two popular songs of the Chorale: This Is My Father’s World and Song of Farewell. After a warm morning of worship, we were grateful to have some ice water for a quick… Read more →
Forty singers for the brand new 25th edition of the Cardinal Chorale arrived today as a big bundle of nerves and excitement. There were many joyous reunions between old friends, as well as greetings of welcome for the singers new to the Workshop experience. Once everyone was checked in and moved into their rooms for the week, the new Chorale… Read more →
Jordan D. Conner Mr. Snyder always says what we do is impossible. Nobody memorizes and nearly perfects 60 difficult songs to perform on a one-week tour. Rarely do other groups establish such a loving, meaningful bond and support system among each other. But that’s what the 24th edition of the Cardinal Chorale did on this tour. On Tuesday night, one… Read more →
Maggie Myers The Chorale was finally able to have some time to sleep in a little more this morning, which was needed after several early mornings this week. We all reconvened at the church to talk about our favorite parts of the concert the night before and hopes for the day ahead of us. People also shared stories about their… Read more →
Madisen Schenk It’s crazy how fast time flies when you’re having fun! It’s already day five of tour, and it’s been an amazing time of singing, bonding and being with family. Today, the Chorale took a trip to the Dublin Retirement Village to share the gift of music with its residents. It was one of the most heart-touching moments to… Read more →
Jordan D. Conner On July 10, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon. Forty-nine years, 10 months and 28 days later, the Cardinal Chorale stood in a museum and learned about that day’s impact. Humans have continuously inhabited space and the International Space Station since November 2000. Before that, thousands of minds… Read more →
Maggie Myers Today was a very early morning for the Chorale, but everyone arrived at the church with an eagerness to begin the day of singing together. After gathering together to reflect on the concert and home stays the previous night, we departed the beloved city of Marion. Once in Columbus, the choir sang for two services at Trinity United… Read more →
Madisen Schenk It’s officially the second day of tour, and the Cardinal Chorale is absolutely ecstatic to begin this adventure! First, the Chorale gathered at 9 a.m. to begin the day together and rehearse even more before embarking on our first journey. The Cardinal Chorale boarded the bus for the first of many times this week. Each day, we sit… Read more →
Jordan D. Conner The clock strikes 10 a.m., and members of the Cardinal Chorale sit down to begin seven days of making music, forming friendships and helping dreams come true. It’s Friday. By next Thursday night, the Chorale will have sung six evening concerts, two church services, two performances at senior care centers and four impromptu serenades. Along the way,… Read more →
Hello, Friends: In anticipation of worsening weather conditions, the Cardinal Chorale concert in Coshocton, scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled. Health and safety are always in the driver’s seat, and we’re especially cautious with so many traveling long distances. Please help us spread the word. Stay safe – and warm! Read more →
