Roxborough Male Chorus Sings Winter Concert

The Roxborough Male Chorus, singing a variety of favorite classics, will present its Winter Concert “The Most Wonderful Time” on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 4:00 pm at Leverington Presbyterian Church, 6301 Ridge Avenue at Hermitage Street, in Roxborough, the northwest section of Philadelphia, PA. Welcome Scott Santo as the new Director of the RMC. Lois Terry will accompany on piano.

Members will open the Winter Concert with the classic “Salutation” by William P. Benetz, followed by audience and member favorites! The RMC will entertain with upbeat Beatles and Broadway medleys. Carols sung will include: “A Holly, Jolly Christmas”, “White Christmas”, and “Go Tell It on the Mountain”. The audience will be invited to join in for the favorite Christmas Carol Singalong, too.

Producing two concerts a year, during the spring and winter seasons, the Roxborough Male Chorus began in 1923. Its first director, W.C. Ames, and its first accompanist, William E. Tippet, created the singing group for men, who loved music and resided in and around the neighborhood. Members of the Roxborough Male Chorus display their musical talents (including barbership style) and versatility singing a variety of love songs, classical pieces, sacred and patriotic tunes, and members’ personal favorites. The chorus will share this Winter Concert with the residents of the Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill.

The Roxborough Male Chorus is growing in numbers. Welcome new members Chris Ippisch, Chuck Poupard, Richard Siller, and Ken Wilson singing in their first RMC concert. Tenors include: Alan Ankeny, John Barkley, John Boyce, Mike Duffy, Larry Hastings, Chuck Poupard, Scott Santo, and Richard Siller. Baritones are Wayne Dunlap, Chris Ippisch, Bob McClenahan, and Dave McClenahan. Basses are Harry Dews, George Ginther, and Bob Konowol, Ken Wilson. Members Tom Muldoon , Peter Gowen, Bruce McNeel, and Ted Ongirski are on hiatus this season but are expected to return in the spring.

Tickets to this winter concert may be purchased from any member or at the door for a suggested donation of $12 per ticket. Parking is free in the Leverington Presbyterian Church lot or on the street. For handicap access, enter the 1st side door off parking lot. Light refreshments will be served after the performance.

Recently members of The Roxborough Male Chorus sang the National Anthem at the Centennial Commemoration of the World War One Armistice at Leverington Cemetery. For more information about booking a concert or becoming a member, contact Alan Ankeny, President of the Roxborough Male Chorus [215-753-0203] or Scott Santo, Director [215 593-8787].