Our 28th Season - 2023-2024
"Music of Our Time Together"
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We opened our year with some familiar Christmas memories from the past with such selections as “Shepherd’s Pipe Carol” and “Carol of the Bells”.
Our featured work was the powerful Gloria by John Rutter with a Brass Ensemble and Percussion. Written in 3 movements, it starts with the Angels announcing to the shepherds “Glory to God”, moves to a slower movement asking God to show mercy and ends with a rousing doxology. The Many Moods of Christmas – Suite 4 was originally arranged by Robert Russell Bennett for the Robert Shaw Chorale and includes 5 well know carols. We closed with our community singing of “Silent Night”. All Concerts were at: St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Center 4590 St. Joseph Way Pomfret, MD 20675 |
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Our Spring concert featured many of our favorites from past years.
American anthems included “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” that started us off and lead us to some special guest performances including The Arts4All Singers, a selection of spirituals, a work by our Composer-in-Residence (W.G. Pete Stokes), and much more. The works in this concert were selected primarily by our original members and it was sure to bring back many melodic memories of our 25 years together. All Concerts were at: St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Center 4590 St. Joseph’s Way Pomfret, MD 20675 |
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Closing out our Anniversary season, we brought you highlights from some of our past Broadway concerts.
We featured songs from Gershwin and Bernstein as well as many other “toe-tappers” from great Broadway shows. We sang a tribute to our Armed Forces; a variety of Irish tunes from our previous Shamrock Shenanigans performances, including “Over the Sea to Skye”, “Oh Whistle and I’ll Come to Ye” and of course “Danny Boy”; and many other familiar hits from the past. All Concerts were at: St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Center 4590 St. Joseph’s Way Pomfret, MD 20675 |
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We were proud to be a part of the Davies Concert Series.
Featuring songs from selections over the past 25 years of bringing good music to Southern Maryland. The performance included “Lady of the Harbor”, “Domine Deus”, and, “Peace I Give to You”, with an appearance from our ensemble group, The MadriGals. There was no entrance fee for this concert, although a suggested donation of $20 for adults; $5.00 for seniors, students and children over 12 was appreciated. The concert was held at: Davies Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church 7400 Temple Hill Rd Temple Hills, MD 20748 |
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Season 2023-2024 Board of Directors:
President - Ann Chess Vice President - Susan Valdez Secretary - Sandy Woodward Treasurer - Michael Gahan Members' Representative - Sarah Carlson Music Director - Leroy Pressley Accompanist - Josh Cockerham |
Season 2023-2024 Committee Members:
Publicity: David Donnelly Jason Klonkowski (website) Library/Historian: Kathy Wesley Fundraising: Concert Logistics: Hospitality / Reception: |
