| “Singing with the Heritage Chorale has brought me
more joy than I can express. Year after year the quality of the concerts that we produce continues
to inspire me. I am exceedingly proud to be a member of this special organization.” Janet Petren, a member of the soprano section for over 40 years |
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| “In my 35 or so years with the Chorale, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many terrific
musicians and wonderful people. Much of what the Chorale experience has taught me musically
over the years has also helped me to grow in my other musical life as a pianist. Being introduced
to the work of composers such as Daniel Pinkham, Thomas Oboe Lee and others has been a rewarding
complement to the joy of performing most of the major choral repertoire “war horses” with top-notch
orchestras.” Wayne Hall, a member of the bass section for over 40 years |
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| “We moved to MetroWest in 2008 from the Philadelphia Area. I had been singing in a chorus
there for over 20 years and asked my choir director here for the best group around, and he named
Heritage Chorale. He was right! The experience of singing with 100+ well-prepared voices is great.
In 2009 I began helping with the annual Friends and Supporters fund-raising program. It’s a pleasure
to be a part of this energetic, well-run group.” Bob Diefenbacher, a member of the tenor section for 6 years |
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| “Being with the Chorale these many years is like spending time in a Viennese Café. The atmosphere
is warm, much like the warmth of the Chorale members I have known for so many years. The people are
as cozy as those you would find in your living room, people who enjoy making music as much as the time
they share together. The music, like a fine espresso, is expertly prepared by John Finney, full of life,
love, and vigor. The concerts are a culmination of talent, hard work, and goodwill that I have savored
with delight throughout the years. It has been a pleasure to contribute my skills to the wonderful
flavors and aromas that the Chorale has presented over the years. I am grateful to have been included
in this talented, wonderful, and caring living room.” Darryl Hollister, associate conductor and accompanist |
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| “Having been fortunate enough to be the conductor of the Heritage Chorale for more than 25 years,
I can honestly say that this is a group where "the total is greater than the sum of the parts." The
Heritage Chorale members are talented, committed, and caring individual singers who work together to
create musical performances that are vibrant, stirring, delightfully entertaining, and profoundly
moving. Congratulations to the Heritage Chorale on 75 years of musical excellence!” John Finney, Music Director of the Heritage Chorale |
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| “The excellent singers of the Heritage Chorale are led by world-class conductor John Finney who
inspires them to perform with great musicality and artistry. What makes a performance by the Chorale
so exceptional is the passion that Maestro Finney and the singers bring to each concert – they sing
from their hearts and engage the audience in exciting performances that bring the music to life.
They are musicians who care deeply about the music and their joy of singing shines in every concert.”
Jean Danton, soprano soloist with the Heritage Chorale for many years |
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| “Keeping track of dress committee adventures throughout the years --
Collating mass mailings, turning pages for John, and passing out programs at concerts --
Feeling included and important as helpers in the Chorale family for Craft Fairs and Citrus Sales --
Gathering with friends and family each season to enjoy beautiful music!” Michelle & Edmund Cadorette, daughter & husband of Judy Cadorette, a soprano, and supporters of the Chorale for over 40 years |
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