Yvonne Orlich We are only three rehearsals into the new season, and we have already learned a slew of new music for the Dec. 12 concert. Our new director, Rob Swanson, pulled together an amazing array of songs for this concert. All the Chorale members have not yet returned to Sun Lakes, but with the…
Tag: Chorale
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Chorale—Back to Work
Yvonne Orlich We hope everyone has enjoyed the spring and summer months, excessive heat notwithstanding. When the outside temperature is over 100 degrees, it is hard to imagine getting ready for a Holiday Concert, but that’s where we will be in just a few more weeks. The Sun Lakes Chorale will resume practicing in early…
Generals, May 2024
Longtime Sun Lakes Chorale Musical Director Steps Down
Yvonne Orlich She might be small in stature, and she speaks softly and kindly, but she leaves big shoes to fill. Cris Templeton-Evans has directed the Sun Lakes Chorale for 13 years, and after the 2024 Spring Concert, Cris informed the membership that she was stepping down from that position. She wisely did not tell…
April 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Chorale Update
Yvonne Orlich We are winding down for the spring season. Next month’s issue of the Splash and SunBird News will have a story about our annual spring concert on March 14. We gathered at Sun Lakes Country Club on Feb. 19 for our annual dinner and Second Annual Talent Show. And, wow, we have a…
March 2024, Front Page
Sing Into Spring with the Chorale
Yvonne Orlich The Sun Lakes Chorale Spring Concert is just around the corner. March 14 will be here before we know it, so we are buckling down and practicing hard to get the music “performance-worthy.” Once again, we are presenting a wide variety of music styles. It takes focus and hard work. Hey, none of…
February 2024, Generals
Sun Lakes Chorale 2024 Season Underway
Yvonne Orlich The Chorale wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. Let’s hope 2024 is a good year for all. With the holidays behind us, the Chorale gathers again to begin rehearsing new music for the upcoming March 14 Spring Concert. We are hoping everyone is recovered from various winter ailments like COVID-19, RSV,…
December 2023, Front Page
Sun Lakes Chorale Holiday Concert December 7
Yvonne Orlich “Music imprints itself in the brain deeper than any other human experience … Music brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” —Dr. Oliver Sacks Almost everybody you know has a favorite holiday or Christmas song. That song is imprinted in your brain, and as Dr. Sacks said, it “brings back…
October 2023, Uncategorized
Sun Lakes Chorale 2023-24 Season
Yvonne Orlich By the time this edition is sent out, the Sun Lakes Chorale will already have been back from our summer break (wish we would get a break from the heat) and digging in to get ready for our annual Holiday Concert. We will be rehearsing weekly to put together another memorable concert full of…
Generals, April 2015
Spring Bonus: Listening to the Chorale
Jan Ott Once again singing from the heart, the Chorale was eager to please its Spring Concert audience. Performing at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Thursday evening, March 19, the group presented something for many different tastes as familiar songs often claimed their fame from a familiar movie or theatre production. The audience…
Generals, September 2014
Sun Lakes Chorale tuning up for new season
Jan Ott Enthused about singing together again, Chorale members are looking forward to the beautiful music they’ll be preparing for their annual Holiday Concert on December 11. Weekly rehearsals on Fridays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. will be taking place at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church located at 9248 East Riggs Road. This venue is also…