Thank You, Shekela! by L M https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5 Love, Singers In Accord, May 2023 en-us 2023-04-24 01:35:17 UTC 2023-05-10 00:10:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f496.png Thank you for your love, care, and soul you shared with us, we are so grateful! shortsport99 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2564981915 Love, Laurie Meyers]]> 2023-04-24 01:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2564981915 shortsport99 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2564986696 2023-04-24 01:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2564986696 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2571269797 Thanks for inviting me to rejoin! So much fun to sing under you and reconnect 🙌]]> 2023-04-28 03:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2571269797 Thanks so much for your work with us, fresh insight and attention to pitch and sound quality! - Steph https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2571938821 2023-04-28 15:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2571938821 Thank you! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2571961391 Shekela, thank you for all of your effort in bringing new musical opportunities to this group. You have been a blessing!!!]]> 2023-04-28 15:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2571961391 Great Choices! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572011462 Love the choices and sharing the journey into jazz with you! Jordan McGowan]]> 2023-04-28 16:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572011462 Thank you! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572313210 I loved the program you picked for our concert. Thank you for all you did for our group. It was great singing under your direction. Sarah W.]]> 2023-04-29 00:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572313210 Thanks isinglow https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572355324 Enjoying your enthusiasm, ear, Shekela-isms, and vocal coaching! 

Paul Nevin ]]> 2023-04-29 02:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572355324 Dear Shekela, it has been a pleasant and very fun experience to sing with you this season. https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572358679 Sincerely,
Monica]]> 2023-04-29 02:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572358679 Sing Out Our Souls... https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572496903 Thank you Shekela for expanding our skills through this jazzy journey and helping us sing from our souls. It's been a pleasure! Becky Pansch]]> 2023-04-29 11:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572496903 Thank you Kela! miscospeakers https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572659368 When Jan and I first met you at Longfellows a couple years back, we knew SIA would have a great experience: stretching, rewarding and uplifting. Yes to all three! AND you are now and forever in the SIA conductor club. Thank you for saying yes. Dan]]> 2023-04-29 18:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572659368 Thank you, Shekela!! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572944758 2023-04-30 13:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2572944758 Rewarding to get back into choir under your direction. Thank you! -- Mike Devine https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2573030627 2023-04-30 16:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2573030627 Thank you! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2573762487 Shekela,

It's been an absolute pleasure to work with you. I've especially enjoyed the engaging, open, and warm energy you bring to our collaboration. I love the program as well! The Ellington has been particularly fun and challenging. All my best to you, and thanks again.

Cheers, 
Jessie Clausen]]> 2023-05-01 14:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2573762487 Gratitude: Dear Young Maestra, it has been a joy to make music with you! I hope we can sing together again soon. Your talent, skills, and especially your personal warmth have paved the way to success in your education, career and community. https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2574034647 Best wishes always, 
Jan LeClair]]> 2023-05-01 17:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2574034647 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2575815687 Been so great working with you! It’s so fun to experience an up and coming conductor in the Minneapolis choral scene. Love the Ellington!!!

Sheri Williams ]]> 2023-05-02 22:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2575815687 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2576921747 Shekela, thanks so much for leading us in this moving collection of music!  The music was super challenging which has been amazing to get to dive into. You are a joy to be with and I hope to have the opportunity to sing with you again in the future. 
Thanks again. 
-Scott Witebsky]]> 2023-05-03 15:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2576921747 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2577524531 “I see you, choir!” We see you, Shekela! Thank you for a lovely experience! Take care! 
Erin Appel]]> 2023-05-04 01:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2577524531 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2577603534 Thanks Shekela! It was fun singing with you. Let’s do it again sometime!- Kim Wetteland]]> 2023-05-04 02:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2577603534 Thank you Shekela! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2577693574 You have a wonderful inclusive way about you that pulls the desired musical effect gently into being. A rare gift. Wishing you all the success as you step into the post-doctoral world. Thank you for your presence in this SIA project. Dana Skoglund]]> 2023-05-04 04:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2577693574 Shekela, https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578126557 Thank you so much for a wonderful experience this spring! Your joy for music is contagious, and you have chosen such a wonderful program that has been a fun challenge for all of us. It has been a pleasure to work with you, and I've learned so many things that I will continue to implement in my teaching and singing!

Maddie Smoot]]> 2023-05-04 11:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578126557 Thank you for being you! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578145059 My heart is filled with new beats and an aura of happiness as I think of your soul, your spirit and your smile. Thanks for a great choral experience, Shekela. Hope our paths cross again. Love, Gloria]]> 2023-05-04 11:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578145059 Thank You! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578816326 Thanks for the Ellington! The phrase "The Wonder of God" sits differently now. Sincerely, Jennie Schut Alto 1]]> 2023-05-04 20:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578816326 Shekela, https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578882546 Thank you for giving me my first jazz singing experience and for everything you taught us. It  is truly appreciated!

Jamie]]> 2023-05-04 22:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578882546 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578919728 Its been a joy to sing for you and make music together. Jay]]> 2023-05-04 23:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2578919728 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2579947866 Thanks for sharing your talent and love for music with SIA. The rehearsals have been fun. Looking forward to the concerts and wishing you the best in your future endeavors!
Paul Theisen]]> 2023-05-05 19:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2579947866 I congratulate you Shekela on delving into the realm of jazz, in a area that was not your expertise and we all learned with you! What fun it was and the musicians you brought in were fantastic. It was a joy to sing this repertoire under your direction. Good luck to you in all you endeavor. https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580484863 Rosalie Eldevik]]> 2023-05-06 18:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580484863 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580494653 I congratulate you Shekela for choosing a jazz piece that was not one in your expertise and we all learned with you! It was a joy to sing all the repertoire with your fine direction and to experience all the fantastic musicians you brought with you also! I wish you the best in all you endeavor.
Rosalie Eldevik]]> 2023-05-06 19:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580494653 Thank You! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580551685 Had lots of fun this season! Really enjoyed learning the Ellington piece!
Jonah Snyder ]]> 2023-05-06 21:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580551685 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580865851 It has been an absolute joy to sing under your direction. It was a wonderful program, and I appreciate that you always brought your whole self. I hope to sing with you again!
-Jordan Kleist]]> 2023-05-07 14:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2580865851 Thank you!! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2581005295 It’s been an absolute pleasure to sing this concert with you, you’ve always been so considerate and welcoming no matter what happens.  I really hope our paths can cross again!

-Ken Williams]]> 2023-05-07 18:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2581005295 Thank You! shortsport99 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2581010041 What a joy to sing for you!!  Your calm and peaceful manner during rehearsals and concerts is amazing. Your musicianship ... outstanding!!  Good luck to you in your future endeavours. 
-Patti Arntz ]]> 2023-05-07 18:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2581010041 Thank you Shekela! ♥️ https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2581023194 Thank you so much for choosing such a wonderful and fun program! You're gonna be Ph.Done soon, best of luck in all your future endeavors. You're going to be (even more) amazing!🎈 
-Clare Tan]]> 2023-05-07 19:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2581023194 What a blessing! https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2582549459 Shekela, thank you for blessing us with your beautiful spirit, thoughtful teaching, and abundant grace in allowing us to learn together. What a wonderful and diverse experience this has been for our ensemble. Wishing you many more musical blessings as you embark on the next phase of your career journey -- I hope it brings you back to us soon!   Penny Meier ]]> 2023-05-08 18:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2582549459 https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2584329414  ♥ Thank you Shekela! ♥ 
It was so much fun to sing for you. Your warmth and humor are divine. And your music choices were beautiful and challenging. Thank you for sharing your time and energy with us. Until we meet again.  
♥amy christie]]> 2023-05-09 19:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shortsport99/k7dxhj6vskray6a5/wish/2584329414