The Conchords Chorale gets "festive"

I guess I know how to pick 'em. My community choir, The Conchords Chorale, is getting quite a name for itself, and, in fact, will be an official Rose Festival event this year. In addition to our usual performances around town at Retirement Centers and such, we will also do two shows at the Hollywood Theater in June during the Portland Rose Festival. Last year, we were a "sponsored" event, paying our dues and proving ourselves capable of putting on a quality performance. Guess it worked, as we've moved up the ladder this year! Tickets are already being sold as bus tour packages, so the pressure is on!



Surprisingly, the Rose Festival, in its 103-year history, has never been declared the "official" festival of the City of Portland. So yesterday, there was a proclamation brought before the City Council to do just that. We were there to perform, and sang Everything's Coming Up Roses. The One More Time Around Again Marching Band (supposedly the largest marching band in the world) performed, too, and the Royal Rosarians , the Clown Corps, and last year's court were in attendance, along with various dignitaries and historians. It was quite impressive, and we felt honored to be a part of it. We were even on the local news last night!



Our show's theme is "Let's Go to the Movies", and we'll be singing songs from various films spanning from the '30's to the '80's. Our format will be an Oscars-style program, with "celebrities" presenting awards for Best Song from various years. Should be fun and entertaining for our audiences. It will be an exciting season, to be sure!