Bluffton ensemble One Voice performs in Berne, July 25
Followed by four local performances in August
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Here’s a hot tip for fans of Bluffton High School vocal music. The a cappella ensemble "One Voice"–vocalists Ellie Hartzler, Claire Phillips, Liliana Liberato, Makenna Mohr, Eli Lehman and Ty Huffman–has a series of performances near and not so near.
Director Kevin Gratz notes that the group will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Friday July 25 at Swiss Days in Berne, Ind. This is a talent show at South Adams High School, Burkhalter Auditorium 1000 Parkway St. Tickets available at the door. Learn more HERE. One Voice will sing two songs, a jazz arrangement of "If I Had My Way'' and Barry Manilow's hit "One Voice."
LOCAL PERFORMANCES
Sunday, August 3
At 10:30 a.m., the ensemble will perform four songs at the morning worship service at First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St.
Saturday August 9
At 10:00 a.m., One Voice will entertain at Bluffton History Day, a Bluffton Historical Society event at the 1890 Depot (Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club) at 405 N. Spring St., in Buckeye Park. The group will perform the National Anthem and 3-4 more songs.
Sunday, August 10
At 9:30 a.m., the ensemble will perform 3-4 songs during morning worship at Grace Mennonite Church, 502 Main St., Pandora.
Saturday, August 30
Bluffton will join the international celebration of “Play Music on the Porch Day” with Bluffton Porchfest 2025. One Voice will have two performances: 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Stay tuned for the locations of these 45-minute sets.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
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- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
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