Back on campus, Garnet Singers had two more quick things to do before the official conclusion of the trip. We returned during the busy rush of Commencement Weekend. Normally, many members of Garnet Singers have already dispersed for the year, heading off to all corners of the world to start their summer plans. That the group was all back on campus at a time when seniors and their families and friends were celebrating meant we could be part of the special weekend as well.
Garnet Singers joined graduating seniors and others from the College choirs to sing some traditional Swarthmore songs at the Baccalaureate service. We also held an informal, end-of-the-trip concert in Lang Concert Hall. This was a great opportunity to bring the experience we had in the U.K. back to campus, to perform for audience members who may not be on campus during our regular end-of-semester concerts, and, most importantly, to have one final opportunity to sing with graduating seniors before they moved on from Swarthmore. It was a bittersweet moment but a lovely one as well, and we left the experience—and the trip overall—with a deep sense of gratitude for this unique and wonderful opportunity!
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