The Gettysburg Civic Chorus will present its Christmas concerts Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Auditorium, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg. The theme is “Love Came Gently” and will feature Christmas songs including: “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas;” “Love Came Gently;” “Starlight;” “Still, Still, Still;” “Come and See the Baby:” “Fum, Fum Fum;” “The Three Kings;” “Star of Wonder;” and “A Bit of Holiday Cheer.” There is no admission and a free-will offering will be collected at intermission.
The Artistic Director for the Gettysburg Civic Chorus is Bill Serfass, and the Guest Director for these concerts will be David Conklin. The accompanist is Esther Redding. Musicians for the concert include: Dan White, Drums; Roger Sine, Bass Guitar; Bennett Sheahan, Guitar; and Carol Garman, additional Pianist.
Soloists for the concert include: Jessica Sheahen, Jill Hughey, Grace Toms, Holly Fox, Eric Smith and Dave Reinecker.
Members of the Civic Chorus Board for this year include: Marisa Barra, President; Sue McCleaf Nespeca, Vice-President; Mary Ann Remaley, Treasurer; Carol Coon, Secretary; Rosemary Bogden, Librarian; Grace Toms, Soprano Section Leader; Jessica Sheahan, Alto Section Leader; Jon Reck, Tenor Section Leader; Pat Naugle, Bass Section Leader; and Cindy McArdle, Webmaster.
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus has been in existence and presenting concerts since 1962. The 90-member group includes those from the ages of 21 to 90-plus, from Gettysburg, as well as surrounding Adams County communities and Maryland. You can find us on Facebook and also on the web at https://www.gettysburgcivicchorus.com/
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus has an Endowment Fund and donations can be made at any time to the GCC Endowment Fund by mailing a check payable to: Adams County Community Foundation; 25 South Fourth Street; Gettysburg, PA. 17325, with “Gettysburg Civic Chorus Endowment” in the Memo line. We appreciate any donation to help keep the Gettysburg Civic Chorus alive for generations to come.
Featured image caption: Front Row left to right: Esther Redding, accompanist; Jessica Sheahan, Jill Hughey and Holly Fox, soloists; Back Row left to right: Dave Conklin, Guest Director; Eric Smith, Grace Toms and Dave Reinecker, Soloists.
Thank you for your article on the Gettysburg Civic Chorus concerts! This wonderful group of people sure enjoy what they like to do! The best part is they like to do it for others! The Gettysburg Connection is an important part of our community!