Mike and I were both selected as part of a smaller subset of the Columbus Symphony Chorus to sing behind Andrea Bocelli at Nationwide Arena in Dec 2022.  The Columbus Symphony Orchestra played for him (and other singers, including 2 of his kids).  It was an incredible experience!  I have always been a fan of Mr. Bocelli and have attended 2 of his Columbus concerts in the past.  To be behind him, and experience that enormous audience facing us, and to be able to sing with him was truly amazing!  We saw him backstage but did not interact with him.  He looks very small and thin in person, but when he retreated to his dressing room and started warming up, there is nothing small about his voice!!  I loved the repertoire; it had something for everyone.  The symphony sounded wonderful and he even had dancers for a few songs.  We had family and friends in the audience, and a houseful of guests, which was so fun!!  This was a great experience.

While Mike is out west skiing, I was asked to join a small chamber group of CSO Chorus singers for a smaller, more intimate concert in late March.  We have begun to rehearse and I am looking forward to this performance!