Smiles filled the room with delight along with 35 - 40 penguin suits. Students ate buffet style dinner chatting about the fun they had all day. Our last stop on our journey home was dinner at Izzy's in Vancouver. The hugs and camaraderie they shared painted a picture of life long friendships, growth, and grace. A little hokkie pokkie in a back parking lot away from the other groups was their private way of honoring each other, their teacher, the trip, chaperones, student teachers, and accompanist in fun. With joy in their hearts they embraced their accomplishment and yet still had enough humility to congratulate those other groups around them. The final blessing was one of prestige and honor as there were among 15 professional chorister groups in the competition, but LMS won 3rd place and was awarded a plague to bring home. ![]() A standing ovation was warmly received by our students as they wowed the other competitors including audience members and chaperones. Their sounds were refined, rich, and received high marks from the judges. They applauded other groups with joy and respect. Our students possessed great professionalism, poise, and sportsmanship. The University of Portland welcomed the LMS musicians with great expectations as Mrs. Parent chaperones shed a few tears with the passion and exquisiteness of the musicians. Visitors to the chapel were amazed by the glorious sound. The students performed in the small chapel on site that was astonishingly decorated with scenes from Biblical events. As we exited the bus, we were greeted with beauty, tranquility, and peace. ![]() The second stop was visiting the holy place of the Grotto in Portland. The students lined the outskirts of the circle under the dome and belted out a holy and magical sound. The beautiful echo and richness in the rotunda was breathtaking. Our tour began at the capital and the acoustics had our musicians sounding like a most prestigious choir. It was an early morning to embark on the journey. The day was filled with a visit to Olympia's Capital Rotunda, the Grotto in Portland, and the University of Portland Choir Contest. To say this day was an honor just might be an understatement.
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