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Day 9: Farewell Day of L. A.

Atejade: 21.10.2019

With Sunday this weekend our last full day in the USA started. We were able to sleep in and start the day with a late breakfast.

Venice Beach
Venice Beach


While Paula, Vincent, Almuth, and Moby visited the Getty Art Museum, the rest of the choir left for the beach around 11 o'clock by bus. Our first destination today: Venice! Here at the beach, we had one last chance to enjoy the sunny weather and the Pacific Ocean. While some choir members had lunch on the sandy beach, others took the opportunity to go swimming, watch surfers, take photos, shop, or sunbathe.

Pure 68ers in Venice
Pure 68ers in Venice


L. A. says goodbye to us summery


Bathing pleasures at “Venice Beach”
Bathing pleasures at “Venice Beach”


Then we went to the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church where we prepared for our last concert in the USA. Singing from memory is already easier for us and we also decided to include the beautiful male piece 'Ave Maria' by Franz Biebl in the program.

Men
Men's rehearsal for Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria"


Soprano "adjustment" for Barber
Soprano "adjustment" for Barber's "Agnus Dei"

Rehearsal for our last concert
Rehearsal for our last concert


While we were rehearsing, our bus driver Happy fought to free the bus, which had gotten stuck when we arrived. Unlucky Happy!

Our farewell concert started already at 4:30 pm, this time without a partner choir. Through short breaks, we were able to distribute our energy well and captivate the audience with our choir sound. When Whitacre's 'Leonardo' finally sounded, no one could stay seated: Standing ovation! This concert was also a successful conclusion of an impressive and instructive choir trip for us. With a heartfelt 'Farewell from the Forest', our 'Goodbye' resounded through the church, moving some to tears.

Last concert in front of an enthusiastic audience
Last concert in front of an enthusiastic audience


Afterwards, we went to the Santa Monica Pier, where a well-deserved meal awaited us. At Bubba Gump, we had cheeseburgers, fish fillets, salad, wine, beer, and chocolate cake to conclude. We enjoyed the last time together in the evening before heading home the next day.

Farewell party at the Santa Monica Pier
Farewell party at the Santa Monica Pier


Sunday evening on the pier
Sunday evening on the pier

Bubba Gump
Bubba Gump



Farewell dinner at Bubba Gump
Farewell dinner at Bubba Gump


Run Forrest, run!
Run Forrest, run!


We look back gratefully on an unforgettable week that we will never forget in our lives.

Report: Franziska Kiefel | #ljcgoesus #ljcontour #saechsischerchorverband #simplysaxony

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