Bravo CPCU!

Dear Choral Union,
I cannot thank you enough for the outstanding job you did in the concert last Sunday evening. Your focused demeanor and professionalism during the performance were superb. Each and every piece in the program was beautifully presented and deeply moving -- a true communion of music and emotion. I continue to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of spirit and generosity I felt from the Choral Union during performance!

Here are some of the glowing email comments I have received from audience members...

"You guys brought tears to my eyes. I am sooooo happy that I went to hear you guys. I can't believe what a great sound that you guys had. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Anyway - I had a blast. Please keep inviting me to stuff that you are doing!"

"It was WONDERFUL! We enjoyed it all so much: the choice of music, the director, the accompanist, the lovely sound of your voices. Please be sure to let us know about next year’s performance."

"The concert last night stirred me with excitement. I loved hearing the sanctuary filled with singing. I liked the selections interspersed with poetry. Thanks for a fun evening."

"Congratulations Ben! The performance was wonderful, and the singers seemed to have enjoyed rehearsals and the performance. The audience was sooooo happy. You sang and directed beautifully. A grand celebration! "

Many, many heartfelt thanks to...

1. Deby, Martha & Amy, who both set up before and CLEANED up after the spectacular post-concert reception!
2. EVERYONE who moved the piano and communion rails after the concert -- thank you, thank you, thank you!
3. All of our wonderful volunteer ushers and ticket takers!
4. Steve Cearley, who recorded our concert!
5. Mark Zwilling and the Steering Committee!
6. Every single wonderful member of the Congress Park Choral Union -- congratulations on your resounding success!
   

A few requests & reminders from the Artistic Director...

1. If you or your friends in the audience took any digital pictures during or after the concert, I would encourage you to email them to me -- I will collect as many pics as possible and post them on the blog next week!
2. Did someone in the audience video the concert? If so, please email me -- I would very much like to see the tape!
3. The Steering Committee & I are planning a reunion party to take place sometime in late September / early October. Stay tuned for details!
4. CDs of the concert will be made available to the performers as soon as they are prepared -- they will be $10 each. More information to come.
5. Please email me any concert/recital announcements that you would like to share with The Union -- I will be delighted to forward these to the CPCU email list.
6. Be sure to check the blog periodically over the next few weeks, as I will continue to add information there that will not be emailed (including more emailed comments, pictures, announcements, and the full text of the quotations read during the concert).
   

Again, my profound thanks. I'm speechless. Finally!