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…
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Community News, October 2024
New Season, New Director, New Music … Let’s Go
Yvonne Orlich A new Sun Lakes Chorale season is beginning. On Sept. 9 we began rehearsals again after a five-month hiatus. But now it’s time to buckle down and start learning new music for the Dec. 12 concert. We are ready and anxious to dive in. This fall’s return is special (well, every return in…
July 2024
The Sun Lakes Chorale Has a New Director
Yvonne Orlich After several weeks of exhaustive searching and interviewing, the Sun Lakes Chorale has a new director. Rob Swanson will start with the Chorale in the fall, and we are looking forward to a very successful season. Rob is very talented, experienced, energetic, and eager to get started. He hails from Illinois and attended…
Community News, 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…
Community News, April 2024
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…
Community News, March 2024
Sing Into Spring with the Sun Lakes 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, Community News
The 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,…