The Medford Community Chorale and Youth/Young Adult Chorus presented their “Happy Holidays” concert on December 14, 2024 in the Caron Theatre at Medford (MA) High School. Director: Betsy Pesce. Accompanist and Vocal Coach: Dr. Holly Zagaria.
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Note: I’m sorry I misspelled your name, Monty. We will correct it in the directors cut.
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Our first rehearsal for the Spring 2025 season is on Wednesday, January 29, at the First Baptist Church of Medford at 34 Oakland St. Please feel free to check us out as we’re always looking for people who love to sing. 🎶
Our spring concert, “All You Need Is Love,” will be on May 2, 2025 at the Caron Theatre at Medford (MA) High School. The concert starts at 7 pm.
But that does’t necessarily mean that we’ve been taking it easy. Between editing the Holiday 2024 video and preparing for the new season, we squeezed in a little partying.
The Medford Community Chorale gathered for two (in fact, three) celebrations in December 2024 and January 2025.
First, we celebrated Monty Hill’s (tenor/baritone) birthday with good food and good friends at the Town Tavern in Arlington MA.
And this week, we gathered for Kathleen Beebe’s (soprano) birthday at Nappi’s in Medford MA.
Not to pass up yet another celebration, Monty (backed by the members of the Chorale) stepped up to serenade these newlyweds with a beautiful a cappella rendition of “My Girl.”
And we’re not even done yet, as the Chorale will be gathering for a celebratory dinner on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Bertucci’s in Medford MA.
“Ain’t no stoppin’ us now!”
This morning (Sunday 8 Dec 2024), our good friend, Jordan Rich, spoke with our director, Betsy Pesce about the upcoming concert.
The concert, “Happy Holidays,” will be on Saturday, December 14th, at 7 p.m. in the Caron Theatre at Medford (MA) High School.
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The Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus will be presenting their 2024 Holiday Concert on SATURDAY, December 14, at 7pm in the Caron Theatre, Medford High School (489 Winthrop Street, Medford). This season’s program — entitled “Happy Holidays!” — will feature a delightfully varied program of seasonal selections — classical, Hanukkah, popular, and Sacred.
The Medford Senior Center is graciously providing transportation for seniors to and from the concert, leaving from the Senior Center. Please call 781-396-6010 to sign up.
A portion of the proceeds from this year’s holiday concert program book will be donated to The Medford Council On Aging, the primary advocate for Medford’s older adults, and which provides services that enhance the quality of the lives of our elder residents.
This is the groups’ seventh “live” concert, and the chorus members are very excited to be able to present it.
Admission is free (although contributions toward the ongoing expenses of the Chorale are greatly appreciated). Plus: there will be some great raffles!
For more information, please contact Betsy Pesce, Director at 617-335-8155 or at elizabethpesce@comcast.net
The Medford Community Chorale, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization is supported in part this season by grants from ArtsAlive Medford Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City Of Medford — part this season by grants from the ArtsAlive Medford Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Medford.
Medford Community Chorale • Restaurant Fundraiser
Sunday September 29, 2024 • Raso’s Bar and Grille
209 Mystic Ave Medford MA • 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Mention “Medford Community Chorale” to your server and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Medford Community Chorale. 
Great Raffles!!
A good time — food, drink, friends — was had by all last night.
Kadanz Jazz has some upcoming outdoor summer 2024 gigs!
Enjoy music by local professional musicians sharing American Jazz Standards, with new twists integrating rhythms from French Caribbean traditions, including zou. Led by Mark Torgerson on guitar, joined by keyboard, bass, sax/flute, and percussion. Check out one or both, as the roster of musicians will shift between the two events offering a variety. Website here.
Medford Community Chorale and Youth / Young Adult Chorus Spring Concert — “It’s A Grand Night For Singing” — 17 May 2024. In the Caron Theatre at Medford (MA) High School. Betsy Pesce, Director. Dr. Holly Zagaria, Accompanist and Vocal Coach.
The Medford Community Chorale and Youth / Young Adult Chorus holiday concert will be on SATURDAY, December 14, 2024 in the Caron Theatre at Medford (MA) High School.
On September 4, 2024, we will begin rehearsals for the concert. If you want more information or would love to join us — and we’d love to have you — please contact our Director, Betsy Pesce, at elizabethpesce@comcast.net or at 617-335-8155.
We are putting the finishing touches to the video for the Spring 2024 concert. In the meantime, please enjoy some pictures from the footage.
Hi Betsy and Julie,
Hope you’re well! Just a heads-up that we’re doing a music fest at our home game on Sunday, June 2nd at 1pm at Hormel in case anyone from your group is interested.
School of Rock Medford will be there with an instrument “petting zoo,” a pregame music class for children, and a rock band photo booth. Mayor Breanna will be throwing an opening pull. There will also be lawn games, face painting, the Work Hard Eat Good food truck, and our Night Shift beer garden.
Just wanted to pass along the info in case any families from the Medford Community Chorale and youth choir would like to come check it out.
Tickets are available here and kids can get discounted $10 tickets with code KID24.
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Many thanks,
Katy
Medford Community Chorale 