Performing Vocal Ensemble | Choir | Cincinnati, Ohio

Interview: A Moment with Riley Able

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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Interview: A Moment with Dr Tony Birckhead

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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Interview: A Moment with Mary Margaret Platz

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.

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Interview: A Moment with Neil Gartner

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 [...]

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Interview: A Moment with Dr Hugh McKinnon

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.

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Interview: A Moment with Dr Bob Werner

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 [...]

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Interview: A Moment with Paul Alexander

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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