Concordia Chronicle

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? The most memorable moments at Concordia in choir were going to APAC and connecting with people from around Asia who all had similar interests in singing and choir. I also loved going to New York with Chamber Strings and Jazz Band and being able to share our music with people outside our community in Shanghai. Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? Some of my most memorable experiences in choir were the Pop Concerts (especially the Les Mis Medley), APAC, and the NYC Tour! All of the travel and extra practices were where we really bonded as a group and had time to get to know one another. It was also really exciting to see what other groups prepared for concerts and APAC, whether it be the... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? My most memorable and impactful moment at Concordia in Choir was the NYC Tour with Chamber Singers. If it weren't for the wonderful opportunities and experiences that Concordia offers, I would never have had such an incomparable experience. With Mrs. Ideker’s passionate support, we were able to send an audition video and join the event. Many schools from... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? Concerts, APAC, NYC Tour, Singing Valentines, Musicals, etc. A few moments or classes that really stuck out for me were the APAC Choir conferences, especially building relationships and getting to know students from other schools, as well as the general choir events like the concerts and singing valentines. I think the Chamber singers always had a close... Read More

I think some of the most memorable and impactful moments in Choir/Fine arts would probably be the musicals and AMIS. The musicals were such a significant part of my life throughout high school due to my continuous dedication towards the theatre program. Learning and growing as a singer in musical theatre truly helped me develop my singing skills and learn about the differences between a musical theatre actress and a regular actress. Even though... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? All of the events we went on, whether APAC, NYC, or anything else made a tremendous impact on my development both as a more confident individual and a musically inspired student. Whether it was the experiences we had singing at a church I really had the blessing (and honor) to truly see the beauty of music whether heard or even seen. Read More

WHICH UNIVERSITY ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE? I decided to attend Queen Mary University of London’s Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry because of the direct-entry medicine program that incorporates clinical exposure from the first term. The school’s friendly environment as well as its great facilities that would allow me to learn and interact with patients at the same time also contributed to my... Read More

WHICH UNIVERSITY ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE? Wellesley College. I knew I wanted to attend a small liberal arts college where there is an abundance of resources and faculty support, just like Concordia’s small community and the accessible research & extracurricular opportunities here. Most importantly, Concordia is where I found my passion and leadership, and attending a women’s college will strengthen these skills... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? Oh wow. It’s impossible to even narrow it down to a few, but I’ll do my best. While I did learn a lot from getting to travel to AMIS Honor Choir, APAC festivals, and NYC and I definitely have great memories from these moments, I think the most impactful moments for me happened right at Concordia. Whether in choir or theatre, going to rehearsal meant coming... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN BAND/MUSIC? From jazz band at that one auction, the small wind ensemble quintet of 2010, all the way to the combined band, orchestra, and choir, playing in multiple settings and bands throughout high school has definitely been quite memorable and very enjoyable! Read More

The most memorable moment in the Concordia theatre program was watching each production slowly build, and feeling the rush of excitement when each piece of the puzzle fell into place for the first time. My experiences in Concordia theatre taught me perseverance and working with many different types of people, which I think is important for all parts of life. - Sophie Ideker Concordia class of 2017, student at University of Indiana. Read More

WHICH UNIVERSITY ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE? I am very excited to study computer science at Harvard's class of '22! While Harvard has a great CS department, the main reason I chose Harvard was because of the institution's awareness of the role of technology in the evolution and development of society. I think this aligns both with Concordia's strength in STEM and its focus on service. (Tbh, one thing that did not... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS IN THE CONCORDIA THEATRE PROGRAM? The community I believe was the most memorable. It was so rewarding to be surrounded by like-minded people telling stories. It was my most favorite class. Read More

WHICH UNIVERSITY ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND AND WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE? The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. I chose this school because of the top-notch, direct entry veterinary medicine program. They have one of the best Exotic Animal hospitals and the Roslin Institute (where Dolly the Sheep was cloned) is right next to the teaching building as it is part of the Dick Vet School. The student support... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN BAND/MUSIC? One of the most remarkable things about Mr. Chapman is that he definitely cares about his band members like family. No matter how difficult or early our extra practices were, year after year the core members come back and ready to do it all over again. You could feel that every moment was impactful for him, and it showed through every practice. Obviously, every... Read More

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS AT CONCORDIA IN CHOIR/FINE ARTS? One of my greatest memories at CISS with Fine Arts was always the Pops concerts at the end of the year. Every group could see every other group perform and it was just amazing to be a part of. The following days kids would talk about how much fun it was or how good something sounded. It really felt like a community and we were brought closer together... Read More

Last February 24, 2019, Head of School, Dr. Mary Scott hosted an alumni get together at R.A. Sushi in Tustin, California, and caught up with Concordia graduates, former faculty and families. Read More

Concordia’s first ever Homecoming Week was smashing a success, with plenty of memories and connections made. Read More