Kiliana Choir Visit 2008

The Kiliana Choir arrived in Kendal on the evening of Thursday 7th February after a day visit to York and were all very excited about spending time with their host families. Most of the girls were also looking forward to spending a day in a "normal English school", which they did on the Friday. Some comments were that the girls thought that the English teachers were much more friendly to the pupils than Belgium teachers!! Everyone met up on the Friday evening for a rehearsal and games led very well by Sarah and Alex.

On the Saturday morning many of the girls met up in Kendal for shopping and lunch before rehearsals in the afternoon followed by an afternoon tea.

The evening concert was very entertaining and interesting with the Kiliana Choir performing some beautiful pieces in their native language, French and English. Amabile and Kiliana joined together to sing two pieces which was a wonderful sound and very much enjoyed by the audience.

On Sunday both choirs met for a lovely cruise on a calm Lake Windermere in the Spring sunshine and all passengers were treated to an impromptu concert from both choirs.

Then finally to finish off the weekend, there was a disco at Kendal Rugby Club to ensure that our Belgium friends went home knowing that they had had a very full and entertaining four days. Thanks should go to the Amabile Committee for all their hard work in organising the action-packed stay and especially to all families who generously hosted the girls.