ockingham Choral Society
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The President's Podium
Joe Stieglitz
Music Is Our Heritage and Our Common Ground
On Tuesday evenings in the spring and fall, people from diverse backgrounds (students, teachers, doctors, realtors, photographers) gather together to sing glorious choral music. The Rockingham Choral Society is a multi generational, multi cultural and multi interest group. Music is our common ground, our universal language. Honorary life member Diana Frost expressed it in this manner: "I have enjoyed the camaraderie of people who like to sing as it is one of the few places where people from all walks of life can come together for a common cause and enjoy each other's company. I was there in the beginning years and am proud to still be a part of a very successful chorus!"
The Rockingham Choral Society was formed fifty-two years ago under the direction of John Wicks. Irving Forbes, Harry Ford, Ken Kiesler and Henry Wing have followed as directors and further enriched our choral experience. Andrew Gaydos is continuing the tradition of those who have come before by challenging our musical abilities and sensibilities. He is lifting us up on the solidly established choral foundation that has been built over a half century. Again, these words from Diana Frost: "I would say that I have stayed with the Society these many years because I enjoy the kinds of music we have sung and (I) have learned a lot from every one of our conductors."
This spring semester I look forward to our time of "music community" and will do my best to make sure that we make the most of our valuable Tuesday evening rehearsal time. Feel free to contact me or any RCS Board member with questions or concerns.
With tuneful thoughts and wishes,
Joe Stieglitz
President, Rockingham Choral Society
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