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TESTIMONIALS, REFLECTIONS AND MEMORIES
1981-1992 “ We’re Starting a Choir – A Decade of 2021
Firsts”
1990-91
• “But the real standout was the group’s tight, precise harmonizations and full advantage of dynamics”.
– Tony Perry, Patriot News
2002-2012 “Celebrating Three Decades of Glorious
Singing”
2003
• “WONDERFUL! It took my breath away!” – Nancy Ehrlich, Audience member
• “Always a delight to hear these wonderful professionals!” – Janice Mirro, Audience member
2005-06
• “The impact the Susquehanna Chorale has made on choral music in Pennsylvania is not to be believed.”
– Robert Page, former Conductor, Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Director of Choral Activities, Carnegie Mellon University and Temple University
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• “As a former actor and professional musician, I have never heard any group in the world that has the sound
of the Susquehanna Chorale. The quality of their music brings tears to my eyes. That is why I love them.” – Leesa Crnogorac, former professional actress and musician
2012-2022 “A Decade Like No Other”
2013-14
• With its professionalism, tightly choreographed presentations, varied repertoire, consistency, and outright excellence, there’s a tangible quality that distinguishes the Susquehanna Chorale from other ensembles.”
– Ellen Hughes, Former Arts and Entertainment Columnist, Patriot News and WITF Radio Host
• “Our family’s Christmas celebration truly begins with the holiday concert of the Susquehanna Chorale. Their joyous music reminds us of the advent of messages of peace and hope.” – Dr. Kim Phipps, President, Messiah University
2014
• “That single performance alone of The Bluebird would have made the concert worthwhile – but the whole evening was audience-pleasing to the MAX! Brava, Linda Tedford – you are simply THE Best!” – Michael Weaver, Audience member
2015-16
• “Incredible sound, nuanced and powerful. You are such a gift to us, our community, and our state.”
– Audience member
2016-17
• “Christmas is here once the Chorale has sung its magic.” – Anne Yellot, Audience member
2017-18
• “World class...Flawless. Moving. Stunning!” – Audience member
2018-19
• “The Susquehanna Chorale, with its sensitive and talented singers and superb director, who programs unique and challenging music, is a gift to Central Pennsylvania.”
– Lucy Miller Murray, Founder, Market Square Concerts
• “Ethereal experience. Beautiful arrangements, beautiful voices! Let the Stable Still Astonish had me in tears.”
– Margaret Stoddard, Audience member
• “There are simply no words to describe the profound message that is captivated by these wonderful voices and their beautiful conductor.” – Bethany Tome, Audience member
• “Incredible! Your enunciation is perfect......with the masks on!” – Chuck Ebersole, Audience member
• “When the pandemic hit and our ability to gather and rehearse was removed, it became very difficult to connect with the music and with each other. We have a tendency to take for granted those things which we have always had. Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. I pray that we never have to suspend our ability to gather and make beautiful music together again!” – Gayle Krull, Susquehanna Chorale Singer
Artistic Director, Founder, and Conductor
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“Linda Tedford’s choir is unique: there are other talented choirs, but they just don’t have what the Chorale has. I hear quality-blending, but as an audience member, you can also see it. There’s a spiritual element to the performance that shows through.” – Howard Heckler, 40-year donor
“Linda’s expert leadership and devotion to her art and her singers is truly a gift.” – Scott Siciliano, Singer, Susquehanna Chorale
“I am forever grateful for the impact that Linda Tedford and the Susquehanna Chorale have had on my life... not just musically, but personally.” – Andrew Gutknecht, Former Singer, Susquehanna Chorale
“Linda Tedford has deeply impacted my life. Since 2009, Linda has been my teacher, mentor, and cherished friend. She has inspired and pushed me to be a better musician, to be sensitive to the text and the interpretation that each piece demands. She has shown love and support not only to me but also to all of the Chorale members. Along with so many dear friends in the Chorale, Linda has been a bright light in my light, for whom I give thanks each day.”
– Dan Dorty, Accompanist, Susquehanna Chorale
“Dear Linda, What a wonderful performance!!! The Chorale sang beautifully and I loved the repertoire. What a treat
to hear Dello Joio again! Congratulations to you and your singers. We Temple-types were all very proud!! Warmest, best wishes.” Alan Harler, Former director of Choral Activities at Temple University and Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
“Dear Linda, That just couldn’t have been better yesterday. I loved how much the huge audience was totally engaged. The choreography of the singers, the brass ensemble, the repertoire, everything was spectacular.” – Ellen Hughes, Former Arts and Entertainment Columnist, Patriot News and WITF Radio Host
Accompanists of the Susquehanna Chorale
• “The Susquehanna Chorale is more than just a choir that gathers together for weekly rehearsals and seasonal performances. In pursuit of fulfilling our mission, under the direction of Linda Tedford, we have grown as musicians,
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