Croix Chordsmen Chorus Spring Benefit Concert at Stillwater Junior High to Feature the Hits of Hollywood

Special guest artist Tasha Schuh, Miss Wheelchair USA 2012, will sing to help give back to Ronald McDonald House

The Croix Chordsmen, a premier a cappella chorus, will perform their 2014 concert with two shows at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. This year, the Chordsmen will present a collection of familiar songs from a plethora of movies old and new. In addition, the Chordsmen will welcome some special guests to their stage.

The group, After Hours Quartet, which has been crowned Illinois Collegiate Champions for three straight years will share their sounds on a variety of musical styles. They were crowned Illinois District Champions in 2010 and last year advanced to earn a top ten finish at an International barbershop competition. In addition, Tasha Schuh, Miss Wheelchair USA 2012, will entertain the audience with her version of the classic song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

“This is going to be a wonderful and inspiring day of music,” said Matt Hall, Director of the Chordsmen. “We are so excited to perform in a new venue and showcase the talents of our members and our special guest artists.

Schuh, whose father is a member of the Chordsmen, who sustained an accident in high school has become an accomplished singer on her way to being selected as Miss Wheelchair USA 2012. Her story is one of inspiration and overcoming adversity.

“I was very involved in theatre and music growing up. I was a happy go lucky teenager performing in a production of the Wizard of Oz, when during a rehearsal I fell 16 feet through an open trap door and crushed my spinal cord. My life was changed instantly,” said Schuh. “My life changed so much. I was depressed. I came to a crossroads and realized I had to remain positive and move forward. I now have two bachelor’s degrees, drive my own van, I’m married and I speak to people and share my story. My life isn’t what I had envisioned as a kid, but it is a great life.”

A portion of the proceeds from the concerts will go to support The Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, a place that helped support and house Schuh’s family when she recovered. “The Ronald McDonald House has a special place in my heart. They did so much for my family and in turn for me,” said Schuh. “I am so excited for this concert and the chance to sing with my dad and the Chordsmen. It’s a dream come true.” Another local charity benefiting from ticket sales will be Youth in Harmony, a local non profit that helps get young people into music.

The Chordsmen share Schuh’s excitement for the event. “This will be a concert not to miss,” said, Ed Obermeyer-Kolb,  Chordsmen President. “Tasha’s story is so inspirational and we can’t wait to share the stage with her on April 26. We are very happy to help her give back to the Ronald McDonald House.”



Croix Chordsmen Concert At-A-Glance

What: Croix Chordsmen Annual Spring Concert
When: 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Stillwater Junior High School Auditorium, 523 W. Marsh Street, in Stillwater, MN 55082
Why: The Croix Chordsmen will present a concert of songs from film, past and present. In addition the Chordsmen will welcome special guests After Hours Quartet and Miss Wheelchair USA 2012 Tasha Schuh to the stage.
Tickets: To purchase tickets email Ted Bolles  tedbolles@gmail.com  or call 651.308.5775 more info www.stcroixvalleychapter.com  Tickets are $12 dollars. Groups 6 or more tickets $10 dollars.


Note to Show Producers & Editors:
Members of the Croix Chordsmen are available to perform live on weekend and weekday morning shows to help promote this special fundraiser event.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities:
The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota provides a “home away from home” and caring support to families seeking medical care for their ill children. Each year, the Ronald McDonald House serves nearly 1,000 families who often travel hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles to seek medical treatment for their children at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota  Families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House share hopes and dreams and gain new insights as they meet children and parents with similar challenges. Families often describe the Ronald McDonald House as a sanctuary of comfort and a safe refuge.  With continual advances in medical treatment at Mayo Clinic, the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester expects a significant increase in the demand for their services in the future.

All donations received by the organization are kept local and support families, 365 days a year.  Families are asked to consider a donation of $15 per night,  and no one is ever turned away if they are unable to pay but the Ronald McDonald House relies of the generous support of a  caring community to advance their mission.  This event will make a tough time a little easier for families facing tremendous fear and uncertainty.