
In
Summer Concert 2011 we presented 13 singers in two successive hour long programs at the
Danbury Music Centre on July 31st. By breaking our presentation apart in this way audience members could attend the program that most interested them although a few people chose to attend both. The first program at 6:00 pm featured the classics, Broadway, and an original piece by
Emily DeGirolamo who composed it, singing and accompanying herself at the piano. The second program at 7:30 pm contained some musical theater numbers as well but the program emphasized popular standards and
Lauren Fischetti's performance of Howard Rovics
Cabaret Songs -- arrangements of Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Three singers appeared for the first time on our studio concerts:
Rodney Warren, Lana Levine, and
Matt Wilcox.
Every one of our 13 presenters did a commendable job from our youngest singers Anna and Mira to our two recent high school graduates Sarah-Kate Chiovitti (featured on the first program) and Lauren Fischetti who concluded the second program.
Ray Flanigan of Bethel Photo Works videotaped on his high definition professional camera. It was a hot summer day. We did not dare to shut the A/C so the background noise level of quiet but continuously rushing air, hardly noticeable in the hall, reduced the audio quality. Still there are many performances in their entirety that are worthy of sharing on Youtube and Facebook. Gradually, in the course of the coming weeks select videos will be posted. Meanwhile, here is a group photo from our 6:00 pm concert. Names from left to right are: Anna, Nancy Brant, Sharon McCarthy, Howard, Emily DeGirolamo, Maria LoStocco, Mira, Christina and Sarah-Kate Chiovitti.