This weekend The 17 will present a concert of Lyle Stutzman’s compositions and arrangements, conducted by Lyle himself.  The repertoire will consist of songs from the above list.  If there is one you’d really like to hear, please let us know.  For more information visit Blue Sky Music’s website or Facebook page.   Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Calvary Mennonite Fellowship 280 Pleasant Valley Rd....

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The 17 Present a Concert of Lyle Stutzman’s Compositions and Arrangements

Last summer while Lyle and Maria and their children were staying at our house for a convention and wedding, Jeff and I suggested to them that we get a group together to record his a cappella pieces for his new website, Blue Sky Music.  Human voices are so much better than a midi file!  Lyle said he would come conduct if we got a group together.  The result is “The 17”.   Since we will be recording...

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Many Hands Make Light Work

We do eat well at orchestra camp.  Thus, there are over one hundred dishes, glasses, and numerous forks, knives and spoons which need washing three times a day.  Volunteering for kitchen duty is not just a privilege, it is actually fun.    

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