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Memorial Day Salute to America
Joyful Noise, Inc., a unique and inspiring nonprofit choral organization based in Torrington, will host Salute to America on Sunday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood in Lenox. Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus, under the direction of Paul Halley, will perform a number of American musical works as a Memorial Day Tribute to all who have given their lives to protect our homeland. The Battell Orchestra, the New England Symphonic Band of Connecticut, and a full fife and drum corps will accompany the groups. The Honorable John G. Rowland, Governor of the State of Connecticut, is serving as Honorary Chairperson.
Salute to America celebrates our nation and our spirit of freedom. In addition to such traditional favorites as "God Bless America," the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic," the evening's program will include Shaker songs, spirituals, and selections by American composers. The groups will present several works by Aaron Copland, including "A Lincoln Portrait" with a celebrity narrator.
Pre-concert festivities begin at 4 p.m. and include refreshments, sparklers, Uncle Sam on stilts, Betsy Ross, jugglers, balloon animals, and many other family activities. Free flags will be given to all who attend. All activities are free; refreshments are free to Priority and Priority Plus ticket holders.
Founded in 1991 by three-time Grammy Award-winning composer Paul Halley, Joyful Noise, Inc. administers the activities of the children's choir, Chorus Angelicus, and the adult vocal ensemble Gaudeamus. Chorus Angelicus performs approximately 25 concerts annually in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The group has performed in Symphony Hall in Boston, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City, and Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood in addition to many other venues. Their new CD, Untraveled Worlds, is currently on release from Pelagos Music.
Through its mission of training children and adults to the highest professional choral standards and by providing education to its audiences, Joyful Noise, Inc. has become one of Connecticut's treasures. Not only do the choristers absorb a passionate commitment to excellence through singing; they learn self-respect, confidence, and a willingness to strive for results of the highest caliber in all aspects of their lives.
Proceeds from Salute to America will be used for scholarships for children who would otherwise be unable to participate in Chorus Angelicus. Tickets are $25-$250 and include a tax-deductible contribution to Joyful Noise, Inc.; tickets for children (under 12) are $12.50. Sponsorships begin at $250 and include a special reception with the artists. For tickets call (toll-free) 888-788-8882; for more info call 860-496-8841.
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