On November 5, 2017 we traveled to Monroe to sing as a guest choir at the 51st Annual Swissfest. the event was held at Turner Hall in Monroe and included the Monroe Swiss Singers, the Maennerchor New Glarus and the Jodlerklub New Glarus.
It was a great event and I think we had a great time both performing and listening to the other choirs and other performers. The acoustics in the Grand Hall were great. Afterward, we headed downstairs to the Ratskeller for some refreshments.
Here are some photos; as always, click on the thumbnail to see the larger image.
Swissfest 2017
Swissfest was held at Turner Hall in Monroe
Swissfest 2017
The Grand Hall has really nice acoustics.
Swissfest 2017
The Monroe Swiss Singers opened Swissfest with four songs, each in one of the Swiss official languages.
Swissfest 2017
Maennerchor New Glarus
Swissfest 2017
Jodlerklub New Glarus
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Mandatory sock photo - it was still close enough to Halloween to wear these socks 🙂
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Getting ready backstage before we sang.
Swissfest 2017
The Monroe Swiss Singers closed out the festivities with another set. We then adjourned to the Ratskeller for refreshments.
Swissfest 2017
Time for a quick walk around the Courthouse Square before heading for home.
Thanks, guys, for your part in a wonderful afternoon! The audience was so responsive, which really helped all of us…especially in light of the fact that one of our singers had just passed on. You’re all a lot of fun, and hope we can work together again sometime. 🙂