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" . WATERLDO “IONIC“ . Way, May 2. 2007 Continued from me " IMCC plans weekend of events to celebrate 40 years In 2001, they moved back to Waterloo, and have since had daughters Miranda and Emily. their first child. Theo. 1§E6NJUE4CTION WITH u or w DRAMA PRESENTS: tttitll-tAlu-tlt. I 519.519.3950 ittimrsttaetttettmtmmtrtur11, Enter to win a fabulous Broil th. tfir, Bar-8'0 A. 5500 While music hasn't Visit our large showroom for Residential & Commercial Awnings become a signirrcant inter- est for their children yet, it still plays a major role in the couple's life together. ind they Eminly credit the IMCC for creating that passion: - _ fl "l loved it," said Buschert, who was ll years old when she joined the sirminggroyp. _ _ . Vanderkooy had been a member when he was about eight years old, but had to leave when his family moved to the US. a couple of years later. u, rejoined the choir at age 11 when his family moved back to Waterloo. "That's where I learned to read music," he said. Back then, the choir practised at Conrad Grebel Hometown 1 News for ti Ammo 7 Hometown Accomplished director of choral studies. Gerard Yun of Georgetown University in Wash- ington, will develop a series of music workshops and concerts not typical of Waterloo Region. College at the University of Waterloo. Each practice was in preparation for a large choral concert, which the choir usually put on about three times a year. "It was a challenge singing that style of music," Vanderkooy said. "Even if you don't like the music when you start, you can't help but enjoy the music and get used to it." Bath finished their tenure with the choir in His global music interests extend to the Australian didgeri- don. the Native American flute and the instrumental and vocal music ofesoteric Buddhism. He performs throughout But they're looking for- ward to taking their place with the group once more this weekend in honour of the lMCC's 40th anniver- Events are planned for Saturday and Sunday at St. Matthew's lutheran Church in Kitchener. 1982 Special features will include a catered luncheon. the sharing of stories and memories throughout the years, photo displays and a A program of upcoming conv certs and workshops will be available at the WCAC, located in the Button Factory in uptown Waterloo. concert finale on Sunday with an alumni mass choir that will be conducted by Jane SchuRzdanzen. The alumni choir will be joined by the Menno Youth Singers, many of whom are former IMCC members. "I guess they assume we still have the pipes and can read music," Vanderkooy joked, adding he and his wife still sing regularly at their church, "It’ll be fun... just a grand, old hoot."