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The Catholic Choral Society of Scranton is celebrating it's 63nd year performing for regional audiences.
In the more than 40 years it has experienced many high points and accomplishments that have made each member proud.The memories include a performance in historic St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, and another prior to a televised Mass before Archbishop Terence Cardinal Cook. The choral society also appeared on multiple occasions in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
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Cathlic Choral Society Spring Concert 2012
The annual spring concert of the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton will be presented on Friday evening, May 18th at 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Avenue, Scranton. The guest performers for this concert will be the Valley View Junior Chorus under the direction of Stacy Whitaker. A second performance will be presented on Sunday evening, May 20 at 7:00 PM at St. Ignatius Church, 339 North Maple Street, Kingston where the Choral Society will host as guest performers the St. Jude Junior Choir under the direction of Ann Manganello, Exeter. The three groups, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, perform sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music.CHORAL SOCIETY SCHEDULES LENTEN CONCERTS
In a 63 year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present Lenten Concerts on March 4th in Wilkes-Barre and on March 11th in Pittston.
The first concert on March 4th will be held at St. Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, PA. on Sunday afternoon, at 3 PM. The pastor of St. Andrew’s Church is Rev. James E. McGahagan while the Permanent Deacon is Francis J. Bradigan. Jr.
The second concert will be presented at St. John the Evangelist Parish , 35 William Street, Pittston on Sunday, March 11th at 2:30 PM. The pastor of St. John’s Church is Msgr. John J. Bendik while the assistant pastor is Rev. Richard J. Cirba. The senior priest is Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty and the deacons are James G. Cortegerone and David E. Marx.
Both concerts are open to the public free of charge. Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music director of this group while Jean Shields is accompanist. Further information may be obtained by calling 570-587-2753 and also at www.catholicchoralsociety.org.
Tenth Generations Sing Concert Scheduled for St. Peter’s Cathedral November 20th at 7:30 PM
The Catholic Choral Society will present the 10th anniversary celebration Generations Sing Concert on Sunday evening, Nov. 20th at 7:30PM. at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton, Pa. As in past years, this year’s celebration concert strives to celebrate both ecumenical diversity and multigenerational singers. The Catholic Choral Society, marking its 63rd season, is composed of more than 60 members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.
The Generations Sing concert originated 10 years ago at the request of Monsignor Joseph Quinn,then pastor of St Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, as a part of its sesquicentennial celebration. Monsignor Quinn and the sesquicentennial committee decided that a concert celebrating both ecumenical diversity and multigenerational singers would be an appropriate motif for the occasion, an idea also supported by the Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, V.G. Diocesan Director of Ecumenism and Interfaith Affairs. Since that first presentation, the CCS has hosted singing groups of all ages, and from public and private school throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, presenting four or five different age groups at each concert.
This year The Catholic Choral Society will both sing and host the following groups:
The University of Scranton Concert Choir ; Cheryl Boga, director
Scranton High School Knight Rhythms ; Lisa McConlogue, director
Vivace! of Valley View School District ;Gina Lupini, director
Holy Rosary School/Nativity of Our Lord Parish Junior Choir of Duryea ; David Tighe, director
Ann Manganiello is the music director of the Catholic Choral Society; Jean Shields is the accompanist. Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda G. Grunza are co-presidents of the society
All are invited to attend; there is no admission charge. For information about concerts and membership please call 570-587-2753 and see www.catholichoralsociety.org .
Catholic Choral Society in the News
Thr group’s first concert is scheduled for October while a 10th anniversary celebration program is planned for the annual November Generations Concert when the Catholic Choral Society hosts and features regional choral groups from elementary school through college at St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Ann Manganiello is the music director with Jean Shields as accompanist while Brenda Grunza and Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse are the co-presidents. For further information please see www.catholicchoralsociety.org and call 570-587-2753.
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Come Sing With Us
The Catholic Choral Society is always looking for new members. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7-9:15pm at the IHM Center at Marywood University. If you are or know someone interested in joining please contact:
Director, Ann Manganiello @ 693-3210
President, Brenda Grunza @ 570-575-1040
Publicity Chairman CCS, Barbara Barrett @ 570-954-1242
