Voice of angels fills St Peter's Basilica

By Janet Chasse/Yuma Sun Web Editor

"It's like we're going to heaven and listening to the angels sing," said Chris Stoner after the Yuma Youth Choir sang in the Vatican during mass. The choir's hard work paid off Thursday, as they sang five songs during a mass in St. Peter's Basl... Full story

Tiny traveler loves Italy

By Janet Chasse/Yuma Sun Web Editor

The youngest member of our party is little Scarlette, Bethany Winters' daughter, who is about 9 months old. She is a natural traveler.  This little girl is content to be held by about anyone and there's no loss for caretakers or entertainers for... Full story

Memorials and new memories in the hills of Tuscany

By Janet Chasse/Yuma Sun Web Editor

Today it was time to say goodbye to Florence and head out to Rome.  The concert last night was a huge success.  S.M. de Ricci Church was beautiful, a small church with a rich history.  The space was packed with people from all over the... Full story

Off to meet David, chiao!

By Janet Chasse/Yuma Sun Web Editor

Good morning Yuma! It's 6:15 a.m. here, 9:15 p.m. to you at home.  Yesterday we passed across the Po River delta area. The Po is the longest river in Italy less than 400 miles long.  It's a prime bird watching area with heron, waterfowl, ... Full story

History, mosaics and music

By Janet Chasse/Yuma Sun Web Editor

I'm sitting on a bus crossing the Italian countryside and the choir is practicing in the back, serenading us on our way to Florence with haunting harmonies from sacred songs.  Most of our time was spent on the bus today and the choir has a ... Full story

Venice in photos... lots of photos

By Janet Chasse, Yuma Sun Web Editor

Venice is a place where everywhere you look is a perfect picture. As a result, I arrived back at the hotel to discover I'd taken over 400 photos in the picturesque city - oops.  A gondola ride was offered for $20 Euros, extremely inexpensive be... Full story

No Ghiotto, but plenty of beauty in Italy

Day two: Milan and Padova

While everyone was still reeling over the loss of Jhamiel 'J.J.' Robles due to her visa problems, we were also trying to overcome sleeping, or attempting to sleep, sitting up for the last day.  Few had the chance to sleep at all Wednesday evenin... Full story

Youth choir reaches Italy, minus one member

Day 1: Travel day

BY JANET CHASSE, WEB EDITOR

The Yuma Youth Choir is in Italy, but with one less member due to a travel document snag.  Choir member Jhamiel  is from the Phillipines and has a student visa to study in the United States.  On check-in Wednesday morning, it was... Full story

Preparing for Italy: Looking back, looking forward

By Janet Chasse/Yuma Sun S

A journey of a lifetime starts with a lot of work, to which the members of the Yuma Youth Choir can attest.  After seemingly endless hours of BACHH (Businesses and Choir Helping Hands) work, fundraising, and singing all over the Yuma area to hel... Full story

Meet the Yuma Youth and Men's Choir members

The 2010 Yuma Youth Choir who are traveling to Italy range in age from 9 to 18.  Dr. Beth Tibbs, director of the choir, added a men's group to enable the presentation of more challenging music and a blending of deeper voices.  The men range... Full story

Itinerary in Italy

Join the Yuma Youth Choir as they tour the sights of Italy and sing in some of the most beautiful and historic churches of the world, incuding St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.  Here's your itinerary, complete with links to various Websites ... Full story

Choir serves up fancy feast as fundraiser

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

The Yuma Youth Choir would like to serve a gourmet Italian dinner and fine wine to the people of Yuma, all while playing live classical music in the comfort of their own homes.The group of students is planning a trip to Italy next summer. The dinners... Full story

Verses for Venice: Choir benefit Thursday

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

After singing in cathedrals throughout Germany, Austria, France, Belgium and Holland, the Yuma Youth Choir has landed its greatest engagement yet. The determined little choir has a date with the Vatican this summer. The Yuma Youth Choir has only be... Full story

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