Royal Christmas - Day 1

posted by: Brandon Gaines

Day One - November 28, 2005

The adventure began at 8:30 a.m. when new and old friends met in Bristol Chapel for the first rehearsal. Even though it was the first time anyone had seen the music, we were all at ease under the confident direction of Professor Andrew Megill. The rehearsal concluded around 11:30 a.m. and afterwards the choir enjoyed delicious boxed lunches courtesy of Heavenly Ham. We then loaded the bus and headed for Atlantic City.

We arrived at the Trump Marina Hotel and quickly checked in so we could be on time for our first meeting with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Although things were a bit hectic, the ensemble came together quite well (under the baton of maestro Edwin Outwater), and great promise was proven to be in store for the rest of the trip.