As I have shared in the past, auditioning for the DePaul Women's a Capella group was truly one of the best decisions I have made within my college career. Yet, after singing in DWaC's final concert of the year this past weekend, I can easily say that my love for this incredible group of women has only strengthened. It is such a pleasure to be able to perform our arrangements in front of an audience, yet it is the moments within our weekly rehearsals that have helped us form a cohesive bond as a group and have allowed us to tailor our sound to each individual voice and its strengths.

Naturally, there are moments throughout the quarter where each of us feels a level of exhaustion that we had not thought possible. There are days in which the thought of attending a late night rehearsal seems to be a rigorous task, though the moment I walk into the room and our group begins to learn and perfect our music, it seemingly makes it all worth it.

Each of these stellar women, as well as each rehearsal, serve as a constant reminder of my love and passion for music. The presence of each of these women, both in rehearsals and performances, is vital not only to the sound of the group, but to the bond of the group as well.

To all of the lovely ladies of DWaC, I thank you for giving me one of the best years of my life. At the beginning of fall quarter, I told myself I was going to audition for this group so that I could incorporate music back into my life. Yet, I am grateful to say I am walking away from this year with more than I could have imagined. I thank you for your kindness, your friendship, and I am so very proud to have worked with each of you this year. I could not be more excited for all that is to follow in the coming years.