2009 Regional Champions

Greater Cleveland Chorus Wins 2009 Regional Competition!

Chords were ringing as we took the stage Saturday, May 17th. We began with our “first uptune,” Forgive Me. Singing with intensity, energy and great joy – our newly added choreo provided just the needed something extra to catch the judge’s and audience member’s attention. We sent our final chord into the clouds before snapping to attention, acknowledging the screaming audience and bouncing into our second uptune, “How Many Hearts Have You Broken?”

Our faces and voices were filled with joy and our Master Director, Jean Flinn let us know with her expression that we NAILED IT! We raced to the audience to cheer on the remaining choruses. When Pride of Toledo took the stage we sat forward knowing they would (and did) sing the snot out of their two numbers. They sounded incredible and one audience member leaned back to me and said “too close to call.” Damn – they were amazing.

After a quick stretch break we listened carefully as awards were handed out to best small and mid-sized choruses and then the top five choruses over all. We held our breath as they announced Second Place: Pride of Toledo. We couldn’t believe it – does that mean we won?

We held hands with the chorus members around us and when they said First Place goes to Greater Cleveland Chorus we jumped to our feet, screaming, hugging and this novice will admit to crying, with joy. All our hard work paid off! We are going to Seattle, October 2010.

We headed for the stage to accept our first place medals and took the risers to perform an oncore of How Many Hearts. Our hearts were bursting with joy!

Now the fun begins – beginning the 18 month preparation for taking the stage at Internationals.  It is not too late to join us. We rehearse on Tuesdays from 7-10pm. Come join the five time Regional champs as we prepare for our next competition!

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