Choir stunned by audience turnout

To hope that St. Olaf can one day achieve the same musical greatness that Minnesota State University and Kansas University share would be wishful thinking.

Nonetheless, despite its negative reputation, the St. Olaf music department is gaining popularity amongst students. A new record was set on April 21, when 11 people attended the St. Olaf Choir concert.

The concert was held in the basement of Thorson. When asked about the location, Annabelle Cross '10 said that it was the only location they could reserve.

Cross, who has been in Ole Choir since her sophomore year, was amazed at the concert's turnout.

"The only people who have ever attended our concerts are our parents," she said. "It was surprising looking out in the crowd and seeing that three students decided to give us a chance."                  

Nikko Litchfield '13 is one of the three students who attended the concert.

"It was alright. Some of them seemed a little tone deaf, but that made it all the more interesting," he said.

Litchfield attended to eliminate his dire boredom. "Frankly, I had nothing better to do on a Wednesday night," he said. "I am glad I went because it was truly an experience,  though maybe not because of talent."

The concert's attendance has inspired Ole Choir member Ranada Borreson '11. "I believe the music department has a promising future," she said. "Who knows? Maybe one day we will even be able to perform in Carnegie Hall!"

"Editor's note: this article appeared in the April 30, 2010 satire issue of the Messenger."