Happy New Year! I hope you are surviving this winter weather. We all know too well what Mother Nature is capable of up here. Despite our unfortunate cancellation, the fall concert was a big success. It was a shame we only had one chance to perform, but that one performance came off extremely well. I was very pleased with how well you sang throughout the whole program.

The Britten Saint Nicolas was a challenging piece to say the least, but everyone came through beautifully. John Coons was fantastic; the youth choir sang angelically (thanks to Kevin’s work in preparing them!); and the orchestra really stepped it up from the first rehearsal. Many people were impressed with the quality of our performance for such a difficult piece. Once again, several people have commented that they have never heard the GSCS sing as well. You should be proud of your work this past fall.

But as it is time to turn the calendar to another year, we are looking ahead to our spring concerts: “. . . And Here’s Broadway!” The board and I have chosen a variety of selections from several Broadway hit musicals, such as Big River, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables, and many more. There should be something for everyone. We felt that having done several “serious” classical concerts, we want to loosen up a bit and have some fun. Several selections are medleys of songs from one show; others are single hits from a show.

Dr. Paul McGovern, GSCS Director

GSCS Director

The chorus has shared its joy of singing and love of music with friends and neighbors. GSCS celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year. Often, proceeds from the annual concerts have been presented to area organizations. Generous volunteers in the community continue to promote the appreciation of the choral and musical arts. Music from various time periods and cultures has been sung by the chorus, including Broadway tunes, folk songs from around the world, and many classical works.

Visit the GSCS photo gallery! See GSCS members, past and present. GSCS works together and plays together!