For 15 years, the Christmas holiday would find One Acchord performers busy with multiple vocal performances for appreciative audiences.
On Dec. 15, 2018, One Acchord performed an anniversary show at the Tomah High School auditorium to recognize 15 years as a musical troupe. They performed two shows in one day. That date would unknowingly be its last performance for three years.
For many years, the One Acchord cast included nine performances during the Christmas season. It was a lot of rehearsing, a lot of time, a lot of work, but all for the group's love of music and sharing that with others.
The plan in 2018 was to focus on two shows then take a one-year hiatus. That one-year break turned into three with the unplanned arrival of COVID-19.
The final page for 2021 is set to turn in a few weeks, again minus a One Acchord Christmas show. That will change in 2022. One Acchord is excited to announce their stage return in 2022, with a cupid's twist. Rather than focus on a Christmas show, One Acchord is now rehearsing for its inaugural Valentine’s Day shows Feb. 18 and 19. One Acchord will perform a dinner show at Murray’s On Main called “All You Need Is Love.” The show will be performed in the second-floor banquet hall.
The announcement serves a twofold purpose, according to longtime One Acchord performers Nathan Jungmeyer and Al Capaul. The want to extend a merry Christmas to the community and plant the seed for the Valentine’s Day shows.
“It is a way to get us back out there,” said Capaul.
The group started practicing Nov. 1 for the upcoming performance at Peace Lutheran Church. Tentatively, tickets are expected to be available for sale Feb. 1. Keep an eye out for ticket prices and the dinner menu in the coming weeks.
Rehearsing and planning provide the musical outlet sought by the performers.
“A lot of people have been asking us if we are going to do another show,” Jungmeyer said. “Doing this shows our love of music.”
For those who attended One Acchord shows in the past, there will be new faces (and voices) along with familiar faces and vocals, Jungmeyer adds. Capaul said approximately half the cast will feature new performers eager for an opportunity to entertain.
As in past years, performers come from surrounding communities. Jungmeyer said the goal is to reach beyond Tomah’s boundary for talent. The pit orchestra once again will be under the direction of Stephanie Brookman and Bonnie Fish.
“There will be good music with a lot of favorite tunes,” Capaul said.
The show features 26 songs over the course of approximately 90 minutes. Jungmeyer extends this invite once tickets are available.
“Bring a friend, bring a date,” Jungmeyer said. “We will provide the rest.”
There will be ample seating but not as much as their two-show run at the THS auditorium in 2018. On the flip side, there is more seating than what was available at the former One Acchord studio on Superior Avenue, the site of many shows.
Capaul was assured he spoke for many One Acchord veterans.
“We always knew it would happen again. Now we are shaking off the vocal rust,” Capaul said.
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