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people, and together as friends. We are a family, united into one voice, with one purpose: “Enriching lives through song.” The Susquehanna Chorale means more to me than words can express. They have inspired and challenged me to grow in nearly every facet of my life. – Dan Dorty, Accompanist, Susquehanna Chorale
• “I always come away with a new insight about living and feel invigorated and energized to face the next challenge in my path. I am armed with new texts, melodies, and unspoken strength which I know I would otherwise not experience, were it not for the “blood, sweat, and tears” time spent with you as we fashion a work of art from ink on a page.” - C. Thomas Schwalm
Awards
• “The many prestigious awards earned by Linda Tedford and the Chorale attest to their national standing as one ofAmerica’sfinestregionalchoruses.” -JeffWoodruff, Susquehanna Chorale Honorary Board Member, and Former Executive Director of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
American Choral Directors Association
• “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
2010 ACDA Philadelphia Performance
• “Thankyouforyourwonderfulperformancestodayas
part of the Eastern Division conference of the ACDA. You are to be commended for all your hard work and talents necessary to present a concert of that caliber. Please convey my congratulations to your singers. It was fabulous hearing such a wonderfully musical community choir.” -Joseph Mello, Chair of the Auditioned Choirs, ACDA Eastern Division
2014 ACDA Baltimore Performance
• “I was so thrilled to be able to host you and your choir. I thought that the Susquehanna Chorale sounded fantastic, and really filled the space wonderfully. It was so exciting
to hear you bring music to life at Old St. Paul’s.” – Douglas Buchanan, D.M.A., Director of Music Ministries (Organist/ Choirmaster), Old St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
• “The sound you get from your groups is always so gorgeous – warm and blended! You are clearly a voice teacher as you are a fine choral conductor. The stylistic contrasts and precision of diction were clearly evident with wonderful nuance of phrasing and dynamics. The entire performance was a real treat!” – Peggy Detweiler, Director of Choral Activities, Mansfield University
• “Congratulations on a wonderful performance at ACDA Baltimore. Susquehanna really rose to the level of top performances at the conference. Beautiful sound, great repertoire range, and artistically delivered. Bravo!”
– David Deitz
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
1997-98
• “One of the great surprises in coming to Central Pennsylvania for me was discovering the Susquehanna Chorale. This is a choir which sings with impeccable
clarity, intelligence, sensitivity and attention to detail. The Susquehanna Chorale is a treasure!” – Richard Westerfield, Music Director, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
Enriching Lives Through Song
2012-13
• “I’ve collaborated with many choral groups over the years, and none surpasses the Susquehanna Chorale
for musicality, artistry, and sheer enthusiasm for making music.” – Stuart Malina, Conductor and Music Director of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
• “In my seventeen years as executive director of the Harrisburg Symphony, working with Linda Tedford and the SC always meant an immaculately prepared chorus when the orchestra presented the great masterworks for choir and orchestra.” – Jeff Woodruff, Susquehanna Chorale Honorary Board Member, and Former Executive Director of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
2014
• “I LOVED Elijah! It was stunning. The choir was brilliant. The consonants, tonality, phrasing, releases, etc., etc., .... were impeccable – and I told Linda so!” – Tim Koch
Mount Gretna
Mt. Gretna Storm (August 2019):
• “During the middle of our concert, a severe thunder/ lightning storm rolled through Mt. Gretna. Heavy rain
and winds knocked out our power in the Tabernacle.
In darkness, Dan Dorty started playing the piano and everyone started singing, “Amazing Grace”. When we got to the verse , “When we’ve been there 10,000years, bright shining like the sun...” a generator kicked on and the lights miraculously came back on! Very moving concert!”
– Sara Zentmeyer, Susquehanna Chorale Singer
2021
• “So excited for the performance tonight. Thanks for coming to Mt. Gretna.” – Katie Sauder, Audience Member
• “Love Susquehanna Chorale! Don’t like to miss any concerts” – Suzanne Colver, Audience member
• “Always grateful to attend your concerts and to have a Nationally-recognized chorale in South Central PA.”
– Nancy Huber, audience member
Educational Outreach Program
2018-19
• “The Youth Choral Festival has become one of my favorite concerts of the year! Hearing those young voices of all ages lifts my heart and soul with every song they sing.”
– Margee Kooistra, Audience Member
• “Kudos to our outstanding directors and accompanists! I wish you all could see the work and learning that goes on to present this music. It is an amazing process!”
– Eunice Hager, Former Susquehanna Chorale Singer and Board member
2021-22
• “I can attest to the fact that the strong foundational musical skills that my children received as members of the Susquehanna Children’s Chorale afforded them excellent preparation for their future musical singing experiences. Working under the tutelage of Ms. Judith Shepler, who is a master at working with young voices and who continually amazes listeners with the glorious tone that she achieves with the young voices in her charge, is an opportunity that every child would be blessed to have.” – Michelle Duggan, parent
• “The Susquehanna Chorale first became a part of my
life when I entered the Children’s Chorale as a 4th grade student, and I recognize now how lucky I was to have had access to this opportunity and the incredible example of
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