Lauren Finke
Business Manager
As a freshman at Fredonia, I knew I wanted to be involved in an a capella group. I helped to start one at my high school, and it was something I wanted to continue to be a part of in my college years. I first auditioned for Premium Blend, and I got in! I was elated. I met the most amazing people. Since then, all those members I first met have graduated, but I have seen Premium Blend grow and change through the years as new people have auditioned each semester.
I have experienced Premium Blend as a member, secretary, co-music director, and now president. Premium Blend has been the one constant throughout my four years here and as graduation approaches, I am forced to reflect on what Premium Blend really means to me. The friends I’ve made in Premium Blend are the best types of friends a person could have. They are the types of friends who support you and care about your well-being. They pick you up when you are down and surprise you with kind words when you need it most.
Premium Blend is not just a group, but a home. It is a place where anything you could be is accepted and loved. It is a haven where even my longest, most stressful days can be turned around. As the semester comes to a close, the words I’d like to share to the members of Premium Blend are: thank you. Thank you for always being there. Thank you for being so talented. Thank you for the love. And lastly, thank you for sharing your passion for music with me, and allowing me to share mine with you.