Today was the first day of our tour in Western Poland. We left our home base of Gustav’s at 8:30 this morning, and after a picnic lunch we arrived in WrzeĊnia. After pulling up to a gorgeous Catholic church we quickly unpacked the bus and began to practice in the few remaining hours before our first concert. This practice included standing formations, prob…lem spots as well as Lloyd teaching Titus how to properly blow a pitch pipe.
Despite limited time in the Catholic sanctuary due to mass and a wedding, the moment finally arrived that all the choir members had worked so hard for and eagerly anticipated. As the opening notes of “Ojcze Nasz” echoed through the church, there was an instant connection with the audience. Throughout the remainder of the concert (even with some noticeable areas of improvemen needed) the connection with the audience was unmistakeable, especially when faces would light up whenever Polish was sung.
Overall, it was a strong start to our tour. The excitement it has brought to all choir members is sure to propel and motivate us to keep improving all aspects of the program we have prepared. Our next program is tomorrow morning and after tonight everyone can’t wait for it.
–Sarah Brenneman