Our church hosted the Sheboyan Lutheran High School choir and symphonic band. This large group from Wisconsin was fantastic. The first half of the program was choral, and the second was instrumental. The choir had phenomenal diction, better than many professional groups I’ve heard. Their dynamics were astounding, responding to every movement from the director’s hands. They sang their entire half of the program from memory.
The band was equally good. I had never heard any of the pieces before, and they were outstanding. There was one that I found absolutely entrancing. We all enjoyed watching the performance, especially the percussion section, as they rushed about using various instruments.
We brought home four girls for the night and enjoyed talking with them. We had a snack before going to bed, and the girls graciously agreed to pose for a photo.
Because we live far out of town, breakfast was at 6:30 so John could get them back to the church. They sang for the school chapel service before continuing on their tour. If this group ever performs near you, go hear them! On this tour they sang in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Mehrling Muse 
Glad you enjoyed great choral music and pieces you have never heard before. Even happier to read about how you brought the girls home and had great conversations with the team.
Susie
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What a treat for all of you! I love singing and would love to hear them if they ever came my way!
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I think we would drive half a state away to hear them again.
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You were very gracious hosts Anne, I’m sure th girls must have enjoyed their stay.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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I suspect the girls will forget us before the day is out. It’s OK, though. We enjoyed their music and were happy to have them here.
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How fun for you and for the girls, too.
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Grandson David pointed out that all of us had been on choir tours. We stayed with wonderful people.
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We had such a tour come to our church in Alabama. They were absolutely amazing! I was so impressed. It made our choir seem so amateur and we were very good for a small church choir..
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Our little church choir couldn’t have held a candle to this high school group, but we were good for our size. Yours was, too.
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Exactly. It gave us something to aspire to.
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What joy for one and all.
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What wonderful fun! I bet they are amazing singers đź’—
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There were no solo voices drowning out others, so the students know how to control their voices.
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How nice to be the Hostess with the Mostess! Many years ago The Royal Marine Band from Great Britain was performing in Hartford, CT, on St Patrick’s Day no less. We hosted their Drum Major following the afternoon performance. Being Irish, and this being St.Patty’s Day, Mary Agnes served Irish Stew, Lamb base of course. Our Drum Major made no comment, ate ravenously and uttered not a word of descent. This was during the time of the Troubles between the Republic of and Northern Ireland. Peace on this day in the home of the Rooster. Take Away: All come together with food.
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You had an enthusiastic eater. Our guests ate daintily, but they were appreciative.
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How nice that your church congregation took various choir members under their wing while they were in town. I think that is very special.
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It’s often the practice to house a choir in member’s homes, otherwise the organization couldn’t afford a tour. It’s fun to meet youth from far away.
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I did’t realize that – I was not active in the choir in church as I was too young. I don’t think youth choir was that young for me to be in it. I always went to church with the neighbors as my mom didn’t drive and my father said Sunday was his day to sleep in. I was packed off to Presbyterian Sunday School and then Baptist Sunday School, but I am Catholic (never made my communion or confirmation though). Hope you are enjoying your respite.
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We are having a wonderful trip.
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I have a cousin who lives near Sheboygan, WI. I will have to ask her if she has heard them. How fun for you to have the girls over.
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That is so cool you got to hear it!
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