Erin – TBCC member for 8 years
Quiet, shy, soft-spoken.  These are all words that have, at one time or another been used to describe me. I won’t dispute the truthfulness of them, but there’s one part of my life in which I’m anything but – TBCC. I’ve come such a long way from the eight-year-old who first walked into St. Catherine’s, terrified to even audition for the conductor. I attribute the change to Dr. Summer, Mrs. Woellner, and the many other wonderful people involved with TBCC. From the time I joined the chorus I was coaxed out of my shell and taught techniques that instilled confidence and improved my abilities as a singer.
I’ve always loved music, but in TBCC, I gained a whole new appreciation for it. Our conductors have an obvious passion for music and it shows in the way they teach and talk about it. I’ve learned countless songs in nine or more languages. Every time we learn a new song we discuss what it means and what it’s about. By teaching us music they’ve taught us a universal language that we’ll use for the rest of our lives. 
To me, TBCC is like a family outside my family, a home away from home. I’ve made many lasting friends. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve been given responsibilities and taught leadership skills that have served me well in high school. I can’t imagine my life without TBCC. Going to rehearsals is my favorite part of Mondays and I look forward to it all day.