Coventry, Mastersingers and Troubadours sing for American Choral Directors
at the Association's Western Division Convention. Gary Bachlund's The One God, Praise premieres.
Gary Bachlund appointed Composer-in-Residence
“I first met Gary Bachlund in 1968, when he was cast to play King Melchior as I was preparing to play the title role in Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. He was in his early 20’s at the time, possessing a glorious baritone voice. We kept in touch over the years, and our >
First Coventry Choir Cabaret
is a night at the coffeehouse — the first of many special events that raised scholarship funds for our tours.
Canterbury discerns, Coventry re-auditions
During the winter and spring of 1992, Canterbury members had a lot to consider. We began a discernment process that leads to rehearsing every Wednesday evening (as opposed to a very irregular schedule of some Wednesday evenings and some Saturday mornings.)
At the same time, Coventry members scheduled “time with James” so I could learn about >
James Walker named Director of Music
In the summer of 1991 the church sanctuary was closed the Sunday after Easter for a six-month renovation, and that summer there was a bit of a blow-up in the music office. I was called back from vacation to help “make it work.” After four months of doing just that, I was hired as Director >
Church Rededication
“The church is not a building. The church is the community of people on a journey of faith — struggling, searching and singing their way toward what God is calling them to be.” — George Regas