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Oregon

First Row: From left to right: Fenicia Burke, Gregory Ormsby, Amy Lanning, Barbara Koenigs

Second Row: From left to right: Brandy Vanderlei, Irene Johnson, Julia Vander Vegt

Third Row: From left to right: Renato Chiera, Sara Southerland, and Jennifer St. Hilaire

From left to right: Glenda Jenkins, Lauren Braun & Muriel Kehl

Caroline Seibert


	People and music have always been two of the most important joys in my life. Several years ago my
	husband and I were given a list of the concerts scheduled by the Schola Antiquae Vocis and we decided
	to attend the first one we could. I seemed to know immediately that I wanted very much to belong to
	this choir. After the concert I sent an e-mail to Renato asking for an audition and he called me and said
	he would let me know when he would be holding the next auditions. When the time came and I was
	accepted I felt as if I had been given an amazing gift. What a joy it is to be a part of this wonderful
	group, singing this incredible music under the directions of a man with such a God given talent. I shall
	always be incredibly thankful for the wonderful opportunity of singing with this choir.

	Barbara Koenigs - Second Soprano


	The memory of being in the Vatican Gardens on the 4th of July 2003 is a very special one to me because
	once we were past all the check-point and close to the outside of the wall our choir director reminded us
	that it was "Happy Birthday" time...to the USA. We sang the most glorious Star Spangled Banner right
	there, before walking around and shortly later singing from our repertoire in front of the reconstruction
	of the Grotto at Lourdes, eventually having a picnic lunch in a lovely secluded area, surrounded by a
	boxwood hedge. When I auditioned to be accepted into this wonderful choir in March 2002 I never
	imagined it would lead to the wide range of experiences that both local concerts in the Pacific Northwest
	and travel to farther away places have provided which in turn have allowed for personal growth through
	hard work but also immense enjoyment.

	Irene Johnson - First Soprano


	Singing this mystically beautiful, spiritual music is a wonderful privilege. The words, rich in meaning, the
	music of the very best composers, together makes the music of angels. The hard work of learning and
	rehearsing this music gives the reward of achieving the accomplishment of performing this music well.
	We are so fortunate to have a director so very capable of teaching this music. The experience of singing
	and performing this music brings a special kind of joy and spirituality to my life. Another joy is the
	community and friendship of the women that make up the choir. Although the rehearsals and concerts
	are work, we have a lot of fun and fellowship that means a lot to our lives. The wonderful venues in
	which we have performed have brought very unique and fantastic experiences to my life. The Italy
	concert tours have given me once in a lifetime experiences that I will always treasure.
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	Julia VanderVegt - Alto First

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