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Hello,

My name is Lauren Holleman, and I am a member of the Valley Concert Chorale. I was told you needed altos for your concert. I was one of the I first altos to respond. When asked if they needed more altos, Bill told me they didn’t need anymore.

I believe they are trying to get me back for not performing in last Spring’s concert. I was ill, and I have the doctor’s note to prove it. I was highly contagious, and the majority of the members of VCC are elderly. I find this ironic, as I am one of two African-American members in this choir. I am VERY UPSET I did not have the opportunity to sing with you.

A little about myself: I am a classically trained singer from the University of North Texas. I sang with the Dallas Symphony Chorus at Carnegie Hall in 2011. In 2010, only 100 out of 212 were chosen to sing Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Helmut Rilling. I am TALENTED, and I believe VCC purposely did not allow me to sing at your concert.

Is there ANY WAY I could sing with a chorus at one of your concerts? I don’t have a lot of money, but I would try to find a way to sing with you. It would be an honor.

Thank you,

Lauren Holleman