Page 5 - Susquehanna Chorale 40th Anniversary Book

The members of the first Susquehanna Youth Linda Tedford and Richard Chorale, 1989 Wargo discussing our first
commissioned work.
“What Steinway is to a piano, Susquehanna Chorale is to choral music.”
- Walter W. Smith, Palmyra Chronicle
The Chorale adopted its first logo in 1986
First concert dress 1983-84 season
1989 Chorale members – Row 1: (Front from
Left) Jane Ebersole, Cliff Kaylor, Charley Miller, Melinda Gehret, and Andrea Oberholtzer. Row 2: Bill Ingraham, Lois Kickbush, Scott Thistle, Cindy Umberger, Konrad Fritz, Linda Hummel, and
Alan Hair. Row 3: Linda Bowman, Mark Heinley, Mark Tedford, Brett McHargue, Bob Buyers, and Judi Shepler. Row 4: David Hummel, Angie Staub, Eunice Hager, John Grace, Marcia Sharpe, and Don Vlazy
A Chorale rehearsal in historic Paxton Presbyterian Church. Row 1: Bob Brod, Mary Brod, Melinda Gehret, Shirley Newhart, Jane Ebersole. Row 2: Judith Shepler, Marcia Sharpe, Ross Ellison, Rudy Sharpe, David Thomas. Row 3: Mark Tedford, Jim Kiefer, Peggy Moreshead, Steve Bortner
The Chorale celebrated its 10th Anniversary during the 1991-92 Season
1989 Christmas bookmark
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Educational Outreach Program, the Susquehanna Chorale and the Youth and Children’s Chorales combined for a workshop and “sing” led by Alice Parker, renowned composer and conductor.
Enriching Lives Through Song 5 Through Song
A Susquehanna Chorale Christmas Concert