2011 Coastal Sound International Choral Festival

 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!  WAS TRULY AN AMAZING WEEK OF SONG, FRIENDSHIP, PERFORMANCE, VOLUNTEERING, AND COMING TOGETHER TO AFFIRM THE POWER OF MUSIC!!

“SONGS OF THE WORLD 2011″ WAS A HUGE SUCCESS……

 

Just a few quotes:

from Henry Leck - one of the two brilliant guest conductors:

“Thank you again for a wonderful week in Vancouver.  I am getting messages of thanks from the singers by the dozens.  I am so grateful to know I have made an impact in their lives.  I hope you feel good about the week. It was a wonderful festival !”
From Margaret Clark - director of San Francisco Boys Chorus

“Thank you so much for a wonderful week.  I appreciated all
of the extra attention given to accommodating our young boys and know this festival will remain a highlight in their lives.  They never complained
and were excited the entire week.  Our guardian angel- Norm was truly an
angel in every way.  He was so resourceful and helped our boys and
chaperones feel right at home. Please let him know we were truly grateful for
his time and commitment to making this festival a positive experience.”

from Charles Smith:  Public Affairs Officer of the US Consulate General’s Office in Vancouver:

“Thank you again for the wonderful performance of the national anthems of Canada and the United States that the singers of the Northland Youth Choir delivered at our Independence Day Celebration.  The anthems are the conrnerstone of the entire event, and the effort that you and your singers put into these lovely renditions was evident.  i have already received many comments on how moving and beautiful the performance was. “

From Angie Johnson – Artistic Director of Young Naperville Singers.

“Thank you for a wonderful festival. Our singers had a fantastic time and the choirs were wonderful!  We especially appreciated the warmth of your host choirs and their directors. ”

 

And here is a link to one of the performances of Ritmo:    on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maeSRtXu0y4&feature=grec_index

Such an exciting piece!!!  Captures the energy, the “crescendo” of thrills that came throughout the week!!!

BRAVO INDEED!!!!