....and not just any women´s choir, ladies and gentlemen. Only one of the best in the world... officially. What an absolute joy and privilege it has been to work with these Ladies every day and night all week. Here it is nearly a week since we left St. John´s (which I´m missing very much...) and today (Saturday) was our first full free day to truly explore Debrecin on our own time and privately celebrate our hard-earned accolades.... after a night of much more public and louder celebrating last night. What a time.
Tonight, there´ll be a little more celebrating. Tomorrow morning we take part in a local church service, something I´m really looking forward to. Then we pack our things and it´s off to Budapest for a few days, then Austria.
The Ladies have been so wonderful and respectful to me as the only guy in the bunch. It´s an amazing honour to be here with them and for me to contribute in some small way as we have achieved all the goals we aimed for from the day our application for this competition was put forward last year. This is a very different and far superior choir than it was even just six months ago. It´s incredible what this calibre of performance and competition can do to and for a group. This was a true team effort from Kellie´s vision, to the actions of the board of directors, to the nitty-gritty of our most recent rehearsals and the huge effort of the singers (and accompanist...). The efficiency and effectiveness and open communication of this very fine group sets the highest example for any organization. Every objective set over our five years has been met and there´s much more in store.
I´m proud of Lady Cove, its high standard and the way we´re representing Newfoundland and Canada. I´m very, very proud.
We´re reading all of your comments every day, family and friends. Thank you so, so, so much for your involvement. Keep those comments coming. You´re here with us. Back home on the 12th...
All the very best,
David.
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We, too, are wearing the pride of Lady Cove today! You are such an amazing group of professionals. There was never any doubt in our minds that you would do well. You gave it your best and came out on top. Enjoy the rest of your trip. We'll be at St. John's airport on the 6th for the return of our daughter; we'll be back on the 12th to welcome the rest of the choir back home.
Congratulations!
What an amazing accomplishment - and well deserved!!
The Grand-Falls/Windsor/Bishop's Falls supporters send our love and congratulations to Megan, Lauren, Becky and Sarah as well as to the rest of the choir on your wonderful achievement - you are the best! As parents and fellow Newfoundlanders, we are so proud!
Have a enjoyable, relaxing trip - looking forward to seeing you on the 12th.
Congratulations! As David said, "you are officially one of the best in the world". We watched both of your performances online and they were amazing. It was great to share those moments with you. Be safe, relax, and enjoy the rest of your trip. We will see you on the 12th.
- The Saunders'
"Congratulations on a job well done" seems to be lacking something, however Val and I offer our sincerest congrats on what truly is a world class series of performances that have culminated in Lady Cove being recognized as one of the Worlds best choirs. I can only imagine the stories we will hear on your return. Great achievement!!
Hello, hello David and everybody! Congratulations, your joy is obvious in your comments and we're delighted to be able to keep informed via the blog. It's no secret that we've known you're THE BEST for a long-g-g-g-g time!
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