Director Curt Struyk Retires 

Director Curt Struyk Retires

Rehearsal photos from June 16th and 23rd 2009. The June 16th rehearsal we worked in preperation for the Middleville concert for the 19th. Gary Branch renewed his membershop for his 39th year. Peter Westers drew a green marble losing the raffle but getting to direct the rehearsal's closer song

June 23rd was the last rehearsal with our Director Curt Struyk for his retirment. Curt has been baritone for the quartet Wildcard who are also retiring but years ago had also sung in the quartet Prizm. 2 of his old quartet members Jay Smits and Tom Wheeler put together a video montage of Prizm's history, gave speaches, and presented Curt with a going away gift. The chorus provided cake and pop.

Guests Jim Grescowlo from Ionia, Richard Frye of Middleville (heard our Middleville show) and Tom Ford of Battle Creek and Guardians of Haromony. Jim Westveld won the raffle and directed the rehearsal closer.

Included are some favorite photos of Curt the last few years.

Prizm webpage is www.GreatLakesChorus.org/Retired/Prizm

Curt Struyk Bio webpage is www.GreatLakesChorus.org/about/curtstruyk

Wildcard webpage is www.GreatLakesChorus.org/Retired/Wildcard

If scrolling through the photo album be sure to check all pages for more photos.

For high speed internet users the Slideshow function link in the upper right corner of the album is recommended or click here

June 16th Gary 'Twig' Branch renews membership for his 35th year, Membership VP Bill Robbins presenting
June 16th Gary 'Twig' Branch renews membership for his 35th year, Membership VP Bill Robbins presenting
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Guest Tom Ford of Battle Creek and Guardians Of Harmony
Guest Tom Ford of Battle Creek and Guardians Of Harmony
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Peter Westers lost the raffle but got to direct the June 16th rehearsal closer, Director curt Struyk in background
Peter Westers lost the raffle but got to direct the June 16th rehearsal closer, Director curt Struyk in background
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June 23rd rehearsal, Director Curt Struyk's last rehearsal before his retirement
June 23rd rehearsal, Director Curt Struyk's last rehearsal before his retirement
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June 23rd Membership VP Bill Robbins with book and guests Jim Grescowlo from Ionia, Richard Frye of Middleville (heard our Middleville show) and Tom Ford of Battle Creek and Guardians of Haromony
June 23rd Membership VP Bill Robbins with book and guests Jim Grescowlo from Ionia, Richard Frye of Middleville (heard our Middleville show) and Tom Ford of Battle Creek and Guardians of Haromony
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Curt's old Prizm quartet members Tom Wheeler and Jay Smits working to set up projection video montage for a surprise visit
Curt's old Prizm quartet members Tom Wheeler and Jay Smits working to set up projection video montage for a surprise visit
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Tom and Jay get help
Tom and Jay get help
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Due to technical difficulties they instead went with a tv monitor for montage
Due to technical difficulties they instead went with a tv monitor for montage
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Curt Struyk and Paul Slack
Curt Struyk and Paul Slack
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Telling stories
Telling stories
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Tom Wheeler and Curt Struyk
Tom Wheeler and Curt Struyk
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Jay Smits and Curt Struyk
Jay Smits and Curt Struyk
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Gift for Curt from his old quartet
Gift for Curt from his old quartet
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Wine bottle stoppers hand carverd by Prizm member tom Wheeler
Wine bottle stoppers hand carverd by Prizm member tom Wheeler
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Curt draws the ticket to determin who will draw for the raffle
Curt draws the ticket to determin who will draw for the raffle
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Jim Westveld was drawn to draw for the raffle drew the white marble winning the raffle
Jim Westveld was drawn to draw for the raffle drew the white marble winning the raffle
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Jim Westveld raffle winner directs rehearsal in closer song, Keep America Singing
Jim Westveld raffle winner directs rehearsal in closer song, Keep America Singing
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3 of Prizm's quartet membes Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, and Tom Wheeler
3 of Prizm's quartet membes Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, and Tom Wheeler
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Curt's card
Curt's card
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Cake and pop provided by the chapter
Cake and pop provided by the chapter
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Prizm- Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, Tom Wheeler, and Dale Mattis
Prizm- Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, Tom Wheeler, and Dale Mattis
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Prizm- Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, Tom Wheeler, and Dale Mattis
Prizm- Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, Tom Wheeler, and Dale Mattis
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Prizm- Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, Tom Wheeler, and Dale Mattis
Prizm- Jay Smits, Curt Struyk, Tom Wheeler, and Dale Mattis
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Wildcard- Peter Westers, Dave Miller, James Masalskis, and Curt Struyk
Wildcard- Peter Westers, Dave Miller, James Masalskis, and Curt Struyk
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Wildcard- 2008 Internationals at Nashville TN
Wildcard- 2008 Internationals at Nashville TN
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2007 GLI
2007 GLI
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2006 GLI
2006 GLI
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Curt runs chorus through warmup in parking garage
Curt runs chorus through warmup in parking garage
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2007 Christmas at St Cecilia Music Center
2007 Christmas at St Cecilia Music Center
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Paul Slack and Curt Struyk
Paul Slack and Curt Struyk
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