It is hard to believe but my time in the choir is actually coming to an end. We are doing a recording with Bryn Terfel in May for Deutsche Gramophone Records and the retirees have been invited to ‘stay on’ and participate in this event. Some have also been asked to participate in the Central States Tour of the choir. I was not asked to be a participant in the tour at first but was pleased to be asked later on when they had a cancellation. This means that I will also be going with the choir to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan in June. My last day of participation in Music and the Spoken Word will be June 23rd. It has been a wonderful treat to associate with the choice people who comprise the members of the choir and orchestra. They have always been very kind and helpful, among the best people I know. They are, as it is said, ‘the salt of the earth’ and come from many backgrounds. Although I know many people in the Orchestra we seldom get a chance to even say hello to them except for the few minutes between the run-through Sunday morning and the live broadcast itself. Even then we are all trying to take a quick break and get ready so there isn’t time for really any fraternizing then. I will post a few photos from the tour after this post. It has been a great experience participating with my choir friends and I will miss them!!