Coro Unido

I just returned from spending five days in Puebla, Mexico (a four hour ride by bus). Last Wednesday I first headed to the Mexico City airport to meet orchestra musicians from the U.S. - Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio, and took them to Puebla. Thursday morning I again headed to the airport to meet two more musicians. I spent a lot of time just waiting those two days, but everyone got in safe and sound.

I loved listening to them rehearse. I stayed at the Puebla Bible Seminary and assisted Phyllis Brown and four of her children prepare meals for the musicians, ran errands and did whatever was needed to take some of the pressure off Terry and Helen Vanderwerf.


This is the 9th time for the Coro Unido to perform at Christmastime. Terry Vanderwerf is the director, and, with the help of hundreds of people, it was a fabulous performance this year. Over 300 voices, about 90 children, a professional orchestra and a Christmas tree that is indescribably beautiful!





There are about 95 singers in the Christmas tree! Besides them, there were singers on both sides of the tree. It was very impressive when the curtain opened to this beautiful sight.




The Christmas story, of course, does not end at the manger or even with the Magi's visit. The stories of the crucifixion and resurrection were told in beautiful music along with the drama of the cross on the right and Jesus' resurrection on the right! It was amazing!





The children did an incredible job as they joined in for several songs with the adult choir and orchestra. Included was the bell choir as well. I have ordered four DVD's which I will give as gifts. I was so privileged to see this performance this year, not just once, but twice!

People from all over came! Of course the majority were from Puebla, but I visited with folks from Uruapan (about 8 hours away) and Orizaba (3 hours east of Puebla). They all felt the trip was well worth it! Check out their poster at www.corounido.org.