After attending the Girls Choir Course for 3 years, I must confess that I was dragging my feet a bit towards my fourth year the Course. But my attitude completely changed in the instant that all 32 girls sat in the Rec Room for orientation. I had forgotten how much I loved it here at St. Thomas. Not only does my frequent appearance at the camp allow me to be an assistant leader, it prepared me for what was to happen during the week. My years 3 years of experience had prepared me for a rigorous course of singing, singing, singing. It had prepared me to work with a director that would take us to the next level with an intense teaching style. And the style of Sarah Baldock was completely off the mark of what I was expecting. It was better. Though the course is still rigorous and intense, Ms. Baldock's teaching style is relaxed. For me, this relaxed air about how she directs brings out a willinginess to sing my best. Her way of bringing the music out of us is effortless, and I am sure I can say for everyone that we all appreciate it to every degree.

by Kelsey Vivian