Article by Alex Thio It is always a pleasure to witness how the way many SCSS alumni members pursue their musical talents. Today, I would like to spotlight one of these talented SCSS members: Zack Steele (SCSS 2006) AT: You are no stranger to the SCSS as an alumni of this choral group. Tell us [...]
Continue reading...9. July 2009
The summer of ’09 has had a lot of challenges in store for me. Challenge #1? Stay awake for 30 hours straight upon arrival to Barcelona. I must admit, I barely overcame this one without passing out into my paella at dinner and credit my narrow victory to a rest at the hotel (during which [...]
Continue reading...7. July 2009
My trip to Spain was not like any other vacation I have been on before. Not only did we travel to Spain as tourists, but we went to sing as well. Also all of the people that were apart of the trip greatly influenced the outcome. The first day that we were in Spain touring [...]
Continue reading...9. June 2009
While I don’t have kids of my own, it’s hard not to feel the ‘pride’ Dads feel when they see their sons grow up. Riley was a wee little fellow in the junior high choirs back in the day. Forward to June 9, 2009: suffice to say, he isn’t ‘wee’ anymore. In fact, he towers [...]
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Article by Alex Thio It all started with a roller coaster ride. The rest is history. Here’s an interview with Dr Oliver “Tony” Birckhead of the SCSS:
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Article by Alex Thio We have some amazing students in the SCSS. Mrs Gartner can attest to this! These are kids with quality personalities and characters, and some incredible vocal talent thrown in for good measure. It’s my pleasure to interview one of these wonderful SCSS student members: Mary Margaret Platz, from St Ursula Academy.
Continue reading...7. June 2009
Article by Alex Thio Behind every great woman, a great man. Wait. Or is it the other way around? Among the brave few who have joined the ranks of the SCSS is Neil Gartner. Tenor extraordinaire and husband to SCSS’s director Linda Gartner, Mr Gartner is no stranger to the choral group. Here’s an interview [...]
Continue reading...5. June 2009
Article by Alex Thio Dr. Hoo. The moniker by which we fondly know Dr. Hugh McKinnon. Who wouldn’t love this guy? He’s the life of the party. And SCSS is lucky to have him on board.
Continue reading...5. June 2009
Article by Alex Thio SCSS is thrilled to have Dr Bob Werner on this trip to Spain! How many ophthalmologists do you know who’d take time off busy schedules to perform with a teen choral group to Spain? Here’s a brief interview with Dr Werner (who, at the time of writing, is battling a sore [...]
Continue reading...3. June 2009
Article by Alex Thio I’ve always counted it a joy and privilege to be part of the Sycamore Schools family. A little more than 10 years ago, I stepped into the Sycamore Junior High school as a ‘gig pianist’ for a holiday concert Linda Gartner was conducting. Who would have known that 10 years later [...]
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16. July 2009
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