Friendship Finale
18 days ago we began a journey... Sunday was the final stop. We know that you have accomplished the three main goals of the choir: 1.) Health & Safety (drink H2O) 2.) A quality musical experience, and 3.) Made life-long friendships.
Now go out from this community and into your own and make a difference, always remembering “WE are family.”
Note: Some of the pictures on the photos are from
Alumni Day + Special Guest
It was AOSFYC Alumni Day today, with hundreds of choir alumns in attendance, as well as huge crowds of fair-goers due to the perfect weather. At ODNR, the audience was estimated near 1200! It was good to see friends from previous years, and also to see the “Long Line” of alumns from 1963-2008.
Ohio Senator George V. Voinovich joined us at the final concert at Voinovich Lawn. He publicly thanked
Recruit Day, Buckeye Sr. Chorus & Treats!
40 “recruits” joined the AOSFYC for the day to learn about the choir, and perform 3 songs at 3 of our performances. They were greeted by “mentor” members of the choir, who sat with them in rehearsal, took them to lunch, and spent some time with them during the day. The recruits were put into rows so they could march with the choir during the day. After Opus Serenades, we assembled at the Janis
Even Nicer Than Yesterday!
Today’s weather was undoubtedly the nicest of the fair. Any popup storms avoided the fairgrounds. The choir started the day by thanking our food service staff in song. The rest of the day featured large and enthusiastic audiences and energetic singing. The Opus Serenade Affirmations were held at 9:30 this evening. Today was the last “normal” day for the choir, as Friday is Recruit Day, and the
A nice day!
Today ended with the choir’s 69th performance, and with 53 songs in the repertoire. Opus Serenades were held after the Main St. Stage performance, with groups entertaining in the Bricker Building, at Smokey the Bear, and the Administration Building. First year choir members received their choir pin today (1st year seniors had dinner with Mr. Snyder).
Once again, we will be giving AOYC parents and friends a glimpse of each day here at the Ohio State Fair. As always, please realize that these updates are uploaded late at night or early morning. We hope you enjoy the blog and pictures!
AOYC Staff
“Hand in Hand”
AOSFYC 2008
HELLO
from the State Fair!
