Two years ago, I made the impulse decision to join the College Choir at Holy Cross.

During my freshman year, I attended every performance, but it took me a whole year to gain the confidence to join the group. Sophomore year was the time that I knew that I wanted to get involved, and I can honestly say that it has been quite an experience ever since.

When I first joined choir, I didn't really know what I was getting myself into. I had never sung in a group before, but having had played the cello since fifth grade, I knew that my ability to read music and having a decent ear would get me somewhere. I went in with an open mind, and before I knew it, I found what I would actively participate in on campus.

Being a part of the College Choir and Chamber Singers has not only increased my love for music, but it has bonded me with an incredible and highly entertaining group of people. We have shared times of frustration and moments of absolute beauty. All of these moments are some of my favorite memories that I will take away from Holy Cross.

Aside from the group of people that being a part of the College Choir and Chamber Singers has bonded me with, I have also had the opportunity to travel to some unforgettable places. One of these trips was at the end of the spring 2015 semester, when we travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, we sang in multiple locations, while also taking in the sites. The following spring, we travelled to Alabama, which was another trip filled with special moments and incredible food. These are a mere two instances where I am thankful for being a part of the choir.

Senior year is bittersweet. Choir has been such a major part of my experience here at Holy Cross. For this, I say thank you. Thank you for the depth of music that we have covered, thank you for the laughs, thank you for the friends, thank you for the frustration, thank you for the feeling of accomplishment. Joining College Choir at the beginning of my sophomore year was one the best decisions that I have ever made. For the rest of the year, I hope to enjoy as much as I can, but all good things must eventually come to an end.

But for now, I will keep on singing.