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Saturday, May 6, 2017: A Sentimental Journey with The Roxborough Male Chorus
Audience and member favorites, including songs encompassing a geographical tour of the United States!
The Roxborough Male Chorus, singing a variety of favorite classics under the direction of Conductor Kevin Chun, will take you on “A Sentimental Journey” at its Spring Concert on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm at Leverington Presbyterian Church, 6301 Ridge Avenue at Hermitage Street, in Roxborough, the northwest section of Philadelphia, PA. Lois Terry will accompany on piano. Members will open the Spring Concert with the classic “Salutation” by William P. Benetz, followed by audience and member favorites, including songs encompassing a geographical tour of the United States.
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 Spring Concert with the residents of the Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill and the residents of the Roxborough Home for Women.
The Roxborough Male Chorus is growing in numbers. First Tenors are John Barkley and Larry Hastings; Second Tenors are Alan Ankeny, Wayne Dunlap, and Scott Santo. Baritones are Mike Duffy, Bob McClenahan, Dave McClenahan, and Tom Muldoon; Basses are Harry Dews, George Ginther, Peter Gowen, Bob Konowol, Bruce McNeel, and Ted Ongirski.
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Tickets to this spring 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. Cookies and punch will be served after the performance when audience and chorus can chat about their favorite sentimental journeys.
For more information about booking a concert or becoming a member, speak with any member of the Chorus or contact Alan Ankeny, President of the Roxborough Male Chorus [215-753-0203].