A BRIEF HISTORY
The Concert Singers was organized in 1979 to provide an
opportunity for musically talented people to receive instruction in,
and perform choral music under professional direction, as well as to
stimulate interest and appreciation of music in the North Shore
area.
The Singers' first performance, Handel's MESSIAH, with orchestra
and professional vocal soloists, was presented to a standing room
only audience and, since that time, such audiences have become
standard.
A tradition has been established in which the programs have
included a variety of musical styles from Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi,
to American Musical Theater, to folk songs and spirituals.
Two fall concerts and two spring concerts are performed every
season. Additionally, there are occasional smaller concerts
presented by select members or volunteers.
Since its inception, The Concert Singers has had the following
Musical Directors: Rev. David F. Gallagher, Ms. Sonja Dahlgren
Pryor and Mr. William C. Sano. Mrs. Carol A. Dixon is a past
Associate Director.
Probably the one item that separates The Concert Singers from
other choral groups is that all concerts are free. We are the only
choral group on the North Shore that provides free concerts to the
public. This has been accomplished through a combination of
contributions and grants from a variety of sources, both public and
private, as well as through dues and a semi-annual lobster roll sale.
It is only with the cooperation and dedication of the membership
that The Concert Singers have been able to maintain this unique
feature of providing free concerts.
Concert Singers' Board Members receiving a donation from the Walmart Foundation.
NEWS CLIPPINGS
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Members of the Concert Singers, taking part in the "Walk for Music" on Sunday, April 29, 2007
