Aug 6th, 2008 the Great Lakes Chorus went to Holland Michigan's Camp Geneva for a weekend coaching retreat to get ready for Fall competition and Smores. We were coached by 2007 Pioneer District Quartet Champs Chordiology who did a fantastic job. Photos by John Trestrail

Here's a report from Mike O'Donnell, Lead, Great Lakes Chorus

Due to an unfortunate set of events for Al Fisk, who was supposed to be the coach, Chordiology agreed to spend their time with us in a coaching mode. The quartet initially wanted to share with us how they use Audiology to learn songs and improve their singing. The presentation itself was well worth the visit but the best was yet to come on Saturday.

After some S-mores and tag singing around a campfire Friday night most of us hit the sack about midnight and woke to a beautiful Saturday morning with a hint of fall in the air. After to much breakfast (what is it about buffet's that cause you to eat more than usual?) we headed to the chapel for warmups and coaching. What followed was 6 hours of excellent coaching by 4 guys who kept it simple, easy to understand and fun for all of us. The only thing which topped their work was the sudden arrival and departure of a jet which flew right over the rehearsal site causing many of us to loose it completely.

The coaching was as good as I've had the pleasure of receiving in my 30 years of being a part of this great hobby. Please don't be afraid to have these guys to your Chapter for help. You won't be disappointed!

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