LMEAug 7, 20214 minThe End- Day 13My eyelids fluttered open - then slowly crept droopily back towards a resting position, like two magnets being pulled with invisible...
LMEAug 4, 20212 minThe Weekend- Day 12Recording Day It was a beautiful Saturday morning that found us making our way into the city of Lancaster to start our day of recording....
LMEAug 1, 20211 minThe Weekend- Day 11After 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...
LMEJul 30, 20212 minOn the road- Day 10The 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...
LMEJul 29, 20212 minOn the road- Day 9We 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...
LMEJul 28, 20212 minOn the road- Day 8Welcome back to the blog for your daily dose of touring info. Tuesday began as all days should: with a chance to sleep in. After...
LMEJul 27, 20212 minOn the road- Day 7Hello again to you fine folks who are following the ensemble’s travels by reading this blog! Following a full and somewhat grueling day...
LMEJul 27, 20211 minOn the road- Day 6And so it begins! The reality of tour set in today with two programs in two different states. It all started with an early 6:45...
LMEJul 25, 20211 minOn the road- Day 5Saturday morning found the choir gathering early at Pequea Church for the drive to Guys Mills, PA. This being the first tour...
LMEJul 24, 20211 minRehearsal- Day 4It is interesting to note how music draws people together into one group, and the goal is to make beautiful music… together. This is our...
LMEJul 23, 20211 minRehearsal- Day 3After a later start, Jesse led out with a few exercises to warm up our groggy souls. To begin the day's regime, the men and ladies worked...
LMEJul 22, 20211 minRehearsal- Day 2Day 2 of rehearsal was a smashing success! We ran the whole rep in concert order and worked on problem spots along the way, as is to be...
LMEJul 22, 20212 minLaudate 2021- day 1After last year's unique approach to our normal rehearsal and tour routine, the members of Laudate Mennonite Ensemble were thrilled to...
LMEJul 31, 20204 minThat's a wrap on everythingAs was mentioned before, this year's season was certainly different than we expected it would be. Rather than culminating in a tour, the...
LMEJul 27, 20201 minIn the course of a SundaySunday morning found the ensemble gathered at Cliff and Trina's for a private church service. Jordan moderated, Jesse led us in a few...
LMEJul 26, 20202 minAudio recording is a wrap!Friday morning found us gathered together to begin our fourth day of rehearsal, each of us expressing varying levels of energy and vocal...
LMEJul 24, 20202 minRehearsal Days 1-3: In the year of the pandemicThe peculiar circumstances of 2020 have altered our expectations and experience of making music together, but we thank the Lord for the...
LMEAug 2, 20181 minThe end is not the endLaudate 2018 Tour is history, and we're honestly not sure how to feel about that! Music, fellowship, and wonderful times of worship have...
jesse.weaver.93Jul 31, 20183 minLast Chords and GoodbyesSunday morning came bright and early with our last programs in view. I say bright and early because my Sunday mornings typically don't...
Valonna MillerJul 29, 20182 minThen and NowSaturday morning found us assembling once again at Biemesderfer Hall to record the songs we've spent so much time learning and singing....