Join the fun at the GMChorale Gala!
Sunday, June 10, 2008
4:00PM
The Wadsworth Mansion
Middletown, CT
Tickets: $75
Reserve tickets by May 26
www.gmchorale.org
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Savor fine food and drink, enjoy a little music, schmooze with the GMChorale's Artistic Director Joseph D'Eugenio, chat with the singers, have fun with fabulous auctions, and revel in the breathtaking beauty of the Wadsworth Mansion, exquisitely restored and nestled in one of the most scenic spots in Connecticut. On this special night, we will celebrate the beauties of choral music, toast Maestro Joseph D'Eugenio as he concludes his 20th season as the Artistic Director of the GMChorale, hear about the music to be offered next season, and more! Join the fun and be part of the future of this remarkable organization! Reservations are required by May 26. Write to info@gmchorale.org or order at the GMChorale website. This black button has a quick link to the online order page:
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Here are some memories from last year's Gala -
Picture yourself in these photos!
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Please join us on June 10 for fun and good conversation! No black tie or evening gown is required, and there will be no stuffy speeches or too-loud music, just friends and fun and plenty of festive food and drink, along with some choral music (of course!) and the opportunity to stroll around the lovely grounds of the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown.
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You may also mail your check to
The GMChorale, P.O. Box 527, Middletown, CT 06457
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"Come to the Music!"
There's more singing coming up on Sunday, June 3
Though the full GMChorale concluded its concert season on April 29, there's more music right around the corner! Alchemy, the 24-voice vocal chamber of the GMChorale, will perform on Sunday, June 3, at 4:00pm, at the United Congregational Church of Tolland. No tickets or reservations are required; a free-will donation will be accepted.
Called "Come to the Music," the program includes choral gems such as the "Cantique de Jean Racine" by Gabriel Fauré; "Look at the World" by John Rutter, and the very elegant "Soir sur la Plaine" by Lili Boulanger. There's keyboard music, too: the exquisite Prelude, Fugue, and Variations (Op.18) for piano and organ by César Franck.
The church’s Chancel Choir, directed by Minister of Music Allan Conway (yes, "our" Allan Conway!) will perform on its own and will join Alchemy for several selections.
If you enjoyed hearing soprano Kristine Pekar and tenor Terrence Fay in the GMChorale's April 29 performance of Carissimi's Jephte, you won't want to miss their solos in the Boulanger - it's lush, dreamy music wholly different from the Carissimi. Read about Kristine and Terrence HERE.
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The singers of Alchemy, the vocal chamber ensemble of the GMChorale
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The GMCHorale and Alchemy Invited to Perform in "Singing Together for Peace" Choral Festival
The GMChorale and Alchemy (the vocal chamber ensemble of the GMChorale), both under the direction of Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio, were invited to perform in “Singing Together for Peace,” an inter-generational festival of gospel and folk music that was held on Saturday, May 12, at Woolsey Hall in New Haven, CT.
“Singing Together for Peace” was presented by the Saecula Choir Foundation (SCF) in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Elm City & United Girls’ Choirs, an ensemble with which the GMChorale has long been affiliated. The event was a fundraiser for the SCF’s Sisters in Song Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support for girls and young women who would otherwise be unable to afford high-quality musical training. In addition to the public concert, the singers participated in a masterclass on gospel and folk music led by renowned singer-songwriter Michael Brown.
“The ‘Singing Together for Peace’ festival was an excellent opportunity for the singers of the GMChorale to share their extensive choral experience with younger singers from other ensembles. And in turn, they learned from others who brought a wealth of experience, and they were enriched by singing alongside fellow musicians from other communities and other music traditions,” said the GMChorale’s Artistic Director, Joseph D’Eugenio. "As we make 'Singing for a Lifetime' a living part of the GMChorale's mission and programs, our participation in this inclusive, community-building event fits in exactly with our broader vision of bringing choral music to a greater number of communities across the state. It was a great honor to have been invited."
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The GMChorale in Concert April 29, 2018
Here's what some members of the audience had to say after the GMChorale's thrilling concert on April 29:
"Lovely and upbeat!"
"Marvelous!"
"A joy to listen to this music."
"The quality of the sound was better than ever before; all the soloists were excellent – jewels! Pianist Allan Conway was utterly fabulous!"
"Fantastic! We really enjoyed every minute of it, including the pre-concert lecture!"
"Having the MHS Choir was an excellent idea."
"It was a lovely concert and a sizable crowd – nice to see the auditorium nearly filled."
What did you think? We'd like to hear from you, too! What did you think of the whole experience, from the pre-concert talk to the post-concert instrumental explorations and the conversations in the lobby? And of course, the music itself! Reply to this email, or write to gmcmedia@gmchorale.org, or leave a comment at GMChorale.s Facebook or Twitter pages. Your comment might appear in the publicity materials for next season! (anonymously, of course!)
If you missed our own "review" of the April 29 concert in an earlier issue of this newsletter, you can read it HERE.
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Would you like to be connected more closely with the people, music, and mission of the GMChorale?
If you agree with the member of the audience who said, "That's the sort of chorus I'd like to sing with!" then keep an eye out for notice of the GMChorale's next round of auditions, coming up soon. We'll announce it in this newsletter, on social media, on the GMChorale website, and in public announcements.
If you would like to get to know the friendly people at the GMChorale - people like you who love choral music, please join the members and friends of the GMChorale at the Gala on June 10 to finish the season in style and to ensure a sound start for next season. We are a very friendly bunch and would love to get to know you! All the details are above, or just click HERE to jump to the Gala information at GMChorale's website.
If you loved the concert on April 29 and are not yet a supporter of the GMChorale, please consider making a donation today at our secure donation site HERE or mail your check to the GMChorale office, P.O. Box 527, Middletown, CT 06457. Help us end the season, and our fiscal year, on a high note!
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