The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC) will perform a "Tribute to America" to help honor our nation's 250th Anniversary on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm (please note the time change). It will be held at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland, CT

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of music featuring our 85 voice chorus (directed by Samuel Tucker) and ten piece orchestra (directed by Alan Dougherty) performing a selection of patriotic, pop, rock, Broadway, jazz and gospel pieces. A "Tribute to the Armed Forces" medley is the ultimate hymn of patriotism and homage to our service men and women, past and present. "Bohemian Rhapsody", "God Bless the Broken Road", "Andrew LLoyd Weber in Concert" and "Beatles in Review" are some of the other selections which will showcase the texture, dynamics, layers and forces of the music and our voices. A few surprises are also in store.

Our special guest this season is TODD ALLEN HERENDEEN, a triple platinum country and gospel star, who hails from Indiana and performs around the United States especially in Panama City Beach, FL and Memphis, TN. Todd is the ultimate performer who has entertained thousands from all walks of life around the country with his incredible voice and charisma. His amazing talent captures many different legends of music. He will perform one of his signature songs "MY NAME IS AMERICA".

Tickets are $25 (non-refundable). Visit www.vocalchords20.org for more information or call 860.347.2787 or 860.342.3120. Purchase your tickets early as this will definitely be a sellout. Also visit and like us on facebook and instagram.

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Obituaries: Lieto, Sell and Zakszewski

Obituaries: Lieto, Sell and Zakszewski

Obituary: James R. Cannon Sr. and Barbara Young

Obituary: James R. Cannon Sr. and Barbara Young

Obituary: Judith Cotrona

Obituary: Judith Cotrona

Obituaries: Dorsey, Meah and St. Onge

Obituaries: Dorsey, Meah and St. Onge

Obituaries: Plotica, Tkacz and Wessman

Obituaries: Plotica, Tkacz and Wessman

Obituaries: Dinnan, Freeman, Hallock, Ives, Kirchner, Mordarski and Shaw

Obituaries: Dinnan, Freeman, Hallock, Ives, Kirchner, Mordarski and Shaw

Obituaries: Jean E. Bower and Esther Piretti

Obituaries: Jean E. Bower and Esther Piretti

Obituary: Gregory T. Price

Obituary: Gregory T. Price

Obituaries: Adeline Garstka and Lena J. Kuzmak

Obituaries: Adeline Garstka and Lena J. Kuzmak

Obituaries: Thomas H. Kraft and Eric Q. Stevens

Obituaries: Thomas H. Kraft and Eric Q. Stevens

Obituaries: Chalifoux, Hazlett, Heidinger, Hernandez, Jasunas, Landry and Mahoney

Obituaries: Chalifoux, Hazlett, Heidinger, Hernandez, Jasunas, Landry and Mahoney

Obituaries: Anastasio, Bell, Lahnin and Oliphant

Obituaries: Anastasio, Bell, Lahnin and Oliphant

Obituaries: Patricia Adamowicz and Michael F. Colomonico

Obituaries: Patricia Adamowicz and Michael F. Colomonico

Obituaries: Rosemarie A. Janiszcak and Erik Aas Vestergaard

Obituaries: Rosemarie A. Janiszcak and Erik Aas Vestergaard

Obituaries: Crawford, Gawel, Halla and Katz

Obituaries: Crawford, Gawel, Halla and Katz

Obituary: Nancie Pauletti McKenna

Obituary: Nancie Pauletti McKenna

Obituaries: Durand Barrett Blatz Sr. and Alden Ronald Carter

Obituaries: Durand Barrett Blatz Sr. and Alden Ronald Carter

Obituary: Winifred Wysocki

Obituary: Winifred Wysocki

Obituary: Iolanda G. Galluzzo

Obituary: Iolanda G. Galluzzo

Obituaries: Birch, Brooks, Hicks, Santos and Wojan

Obituaries: Birch, Brooks, Hicks, Santos and Wojan

Obituaries: John Cerreta Sr. and Roger Mitchell Weymouth

Obituaries: John Cerreta Sr. and Roger Mitchell Weymouth

Obituaries: William J. DeMaria and Charles Hatten

Obituaries: William J. DeMaria and Charles Hatten

Obituaries: Boland, Preece and Sandberg

Obituaries: Boland, Preece and Sandberg

Obituaries: Camp, DeSandre, Mrozowski, Muravnick, Rakowski, Tomalski and Wilson

Obituaries: Camp, DeSandre, Mrozowski, Muravnick, Rakowski, Tomalski and Wilson

Obituaries: Herold, Hillburn, Rakowski

Obituaries: Herold, Hillburn, Rakowski

Obituaries: Luby, Putnam

Obituaries: Luby, Putnam

Obituaries: Kaszycki, Nickerson, Schultz

Obituaries: Kaszycki, Nickerson, Schultz

Obituaries: Archambault, Ralls, Santoni

Obituaries: Archambault, Ralls, Santoni

Obituaries: Blessing, Blosser, Price, Wood

Obituaries: Blessing, Blosser, Price, Wood

Obituaries: Canning, Curtiss, Johnson

Obituaries: Canning, Curtiss, Johnson

Obituaries: Fogg, Kuzmich, Scarfo

Obituaries: Fogg, Kuzmich, Scarfo

Obituaries: Hall, Luby, Olson

Obituaries: Hall, Luby, Olson

Obituaries: Lee, Soprano

Obituaries: Lee, Soprano

Obituaries: Canalia, Podgorski, Scionti

Obituaries: Canalia, Podgorski, Scionti

Obituaries: Adams, Smith

Obituaries: Adams, Smith

Obituaries: Christie, Miller, Pugliese

Obituaries: Christie, Miller, Pugliese

Obituaries: Boudreau, Byrne

Obituaries: Boudreau, Byrne

Obituaries: Fuller, Hepple, Rosado

Obituaries: Fuller, Hepple, Rosado

Obituaries: Candee, Gawlik, Murphy