Cory Schneider's blog

The South Shore Chorale, Orchestra and guest soloists performed A Springtime in Paris to an energetic crowd on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Fond du Lac High School Performing Arts Center.  Guest conductor, Dr. Bob Demaree, let the collaborative effort of 200 plus musicians in a special evening of music featuring Faure's Reqiuem, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserbales, April in Paris, and Bizet's Carmen.  Baritone Thomas Weis and Soprano Erin Sura, joined the Chorale and Orchestra for this special evening of music!

South Shore Chorale and the Fond du Lac Keyboard Teachers Association formed a partnership together for our recent concert Waltz and Fantasy.  On the Thursday prior to the concert guest pianist, Jestin Pieper, gave a lecture and performance of Beethoven's Choral Fantasy to help the attendees prepare for Saturday's concert.  On the Sunday following the concert local piano teachers had students attend a clinic and workshop with Jestin.  Each student played a song for Jestin with him offering feedback for growth and development.  In addition, Jestin performed for the children as well.  A special thank you to the Fond du Lac Keyboard Teachers for their willingness to partner with our Chorale!

For 16 days in June and July appoximately 40 members from South Shore Chorale joined forces with our friends from Dubuque, Mount Horeb, and Platteville for a performance tour to England and Scotland.  Their first performance was held at the historic Southwark Cathedral in London.  These various organizations combined to form the Midwest Chorale for their second tour with the first tour to New York in 2011.