The End: Day 13
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Aug 2, 20234 min read
The Last Concerts: Day 12
It was a lovely Sunday morning as the Laudate crew began to arrive at Pequea Amish-Mennonite Church. We had been instructed to arrive by...
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Jul 30, 20231 min read
Recording: Day 11
8:30 Saturday morning found the ensemble members at Millersville University for recording day. The majority of our time was spent...
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Jul 29, 20232 min read
Tour: Day 10
Welcome back for another update from Laudate 2023! Today we will be featuring the BTS people (aka behind the scenes people). These people...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read
Tour: Day 9
Call time began at 9:30 on this beautiful Thursday morning. After a meaningful, worship-filled program the night before in Hartville, OH,...
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Jul 27, 20231 min read
Tour: Day 8
We started our Wednesday with an easy call time of 9:30 a.m. As we drove from Goshen, Indiana, we relaxed as the corn fields glided by....
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Jul 26, 20232 min read
Tour: Day 7
Tuesday, July 25 dawned bright and... actually, I wouldn't know. The author was unavailable at that time, as it was not a travel day and...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
Tour: Day 6
A good night's rest felt wonderful after the early start yesterday. After loading up on the bus at 9:30, we shared encouraging stories...
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Jul 24, 20232 min read
Tour: Day 5
Choir tour veterans know what “the long day” means–the staple of every choir tour. An early call that feels just a little too early and...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read
Tour: Day 4
The moment has arrived! The choir members and supporting cast gathered at 9:30 AM and the process of loading of the bus began. Where’s...
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Jul 22, 20231 min read
Rehearsal: Day 3
Thanks to an overnight thunderstorm, day 3 of rehearsal turned out to be beautiful and cool. Our memories were tested first thing as we...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read
Rehearsal: Day 2
The theme for Laudate 2023, Kingdom Come, reminded me that this begins as a personal experience. What does it look like for Christ’s...
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Jul 20, 20231 min read
...So it begins!
Laudate Mennonite Ensemble is officially in session for our 2023 season! 16 singers, many familiar and a few new, got to know each other...
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Aug 7, 20214 min read
The End- Day 13
My eyelids fluttered open - then slowly crept droopily back towards a resting position, like two magnets being pulled with invisible...
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Aug 4, 20212 min read
The Weekend- Day 12
Recording Day It was a beautiful Saturday morning that found us making our way into the city of Lancaster to start our day of recording....
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Aug 1, 20211 min read
The Weekend- Day 11
After a long week of tour everyone was ready for a day to take a break and relax. Some people caught up on sleep, others met for coffee...
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Jul 30, 20212 min read
On the road- Day 10
The last day of our tour dawned with the promise of an easier day of travel to our concert in Chambersburg PA. We met at the church...
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Jul 29, 20212 min read
On the road- Day 9
We began our longest travel day at the early hour of 6:30 a.m. bound for Holmes County, Ohio. After several days on the road, many of the...
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Jul 28, 20212 min read
On the road- Day 8
Welcome back to the blog for your daily dose of touring info. Tuesday began as all days should: with a chance to sleep in. After...
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Jul 27, 20212 min read
On the road- Day 7
Hello again to you fine folks who are following the ensemble’s travels by reading this blog! Following a full and somewhat grueling day...
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