A Chorus Line...
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Glenn and
Claudia Broman,
Bass and Alto
Pittsburgh, PA
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Members of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh
He, a retired American history teacher; she, a business analyst
Coming to BCF for 25 and 21 years respectively; met at BCF in 1992 and married in 1994
Their favorite musical week: “Dream of Gerontius” conducted by Nicholas Cleobury (Glenn) and Jane Glover (Claudia)
Favorite venue: Sheffield
Favorite choral work: Berlioz Requiem (Glenn) and Mozart Requiem (Claudia)
Claudia says, “BCF is like my very own private Brigadoon. It rises out of the mist one week each year just for me. It’s a magical place where I leave my cares and worries outside the gate and rejuvenate my heart, my soul, my spirit.” Glen agrees. |
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Stephanie Cabell,
Alto
Alexandria, VA
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Member of Cantate Chamber Chorus and Cathedral Choral Society
Employed by the federal government
3-year BCF alumni
“I was a bit skeptical when I first arrived at Sheffield, but ended up enjoying the week immensely. The entire staff was welcoming and incredibly respectful of all the singers. Conduct Gary Thor Wedow was a joy to work with, and I met so many interesting people. Plus, it was great to be back in the Berkshires.” |
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Rebecca Freedman,
soprano
Boulder, CO
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Member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Writer & Singer
8-year BCF alumni
Favorite Musical Week: Mozart Requiem in Canterbury, conducted by Frank Nemhauser
Favorite Venue: Canterbury
Favorite Choral Work: Tie between Mozart and Brahms Requiems
“BCF entered my life at a critical moment, and will therefore likely remain a part of me for a long time.” |
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Joanne Freyer,
soprano
Leeds, MA
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Member of Hampshire Choral Society
Retired elementary school secretary
17-year BCF alumni
Favorite Musical Week: Dvorak Requiem, conducted by Robert de Cormier
Favorite Venue: Salzburg
Favorite Choral Work: Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
“While singing in NYC, I never heard of BCF. A chorister in Massachusetts told me about it and I’ve been coming ever since. It makes my year!” |
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Cheri Fry,
alto
Peterborough, NH
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Member of Monadnock Chorus
11-year BCF alumni
Favorite Musical Week: Prague 2009
Favorite Venue: Sheffield
Favorite Choral Work: Tie between Brahms and Verdi Requiems
“I feel so lucky to be able to come to BCF. It renews me and fills my heart with joy.” |
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Sibyl Mierley,
alto
Hollidaysburg, PA
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Member of Johnstown Symphony Choir
Flutist
3-year BCF alumni
Favorite Venue: Italy
Favorite Choral Work: Faure Requiem
“From the moment I made contact with the BCF staff, I was welcomed into the warm and loving BCF family. The dedication, enthusiasm, and work ethic of the choristers who attend blows me away. My practice and rehearsal techniques became more efficient with both my flute and voice work as a result of my pre-practice work for BCF.” |
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John Rindlaub,
Tenor
Riverside, CT
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Member of Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut
Retired advertising creative director
16 years with BCF
Favorite Musical Week: Any conducted by Jane Glover
Favorite Venue: Sheffield
Favorite Choral Work: Brahms Requiem
“This place (BCF) is as close as you can get to heaven on earth.” |
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Gloria Strait,
Soprano
Olympia, WA
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Member of Masterworks Choral Ensemble
Retired financial advisor
7 years with BCF
Favorite Musical Week: Prague (Verdi Defiant Requiem) because of the special venue; “Gospel to Gershwin” in Sheffield
Favorite Venue: Sheffield
“This place (BCF) is as close as you can get to heaven on earth.” |
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April Vuono, Alto
Westerly, RI
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Member of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus and Schola Cantorum of St. Michael
Financial Analyst
30 years with BCF
“By chance, I discovered BCF in 1982; by choice, I’ve been back every year since. I recall seeing several advertisements that conveyed a very simple message: Come spend a singing vacation with us. ‘What a perfect idea,’ I remember thinking. Little did I know that I would feel the same way all these years later. I’ve been to almost all of the BCF venues and have thoroughly enjoyed each experience. However, when I drive up to Sheffield and see the Berkshire School nestled in those gorgeous, rolling Berkshire Hills, I know that I’m in my happy place.” |
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Jeff Vuono,
Non-singer
Westerly, RI
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23 years with BCF
“As someone who never sings a note, I’m well qualified to attend BCF as a non-singing spouse. For years, I’ve accompanied my wife, April, to BCF venues both near and far. No matter which BCF venue we attend, there are always plenty of things for me to see and do while April is in rehearsals and classes. I’ve had many memorable experiences, like participating in an archeological dig outside the Close of Canterbury Cathedral in England and encountering a bear while bicycling in Vancouver, British Columbia. BCF offers a wonderful opportunity to meet interesting people, experience great music, and see the world – what could be better?” |
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