The Voice of ChorusAmerica.org
Winter 2002

Choral Music at Ground Zero

On November 23, New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani and 35 members of The St. Cecilia Chorus lit the outdoor Singing Chorus Tree at the South Street Seaport, a scant six blocks from Ground Zero at the World Trade Center. During the next seven weeks the Chorus gave 19 more performances ot traditional holiday and patriotic music to thousands of enthusiastic and often emotional listeners. It was the Chorus's 12th season performing at the celebrated New York historic site.

One month later at Carnegie Hall, the full 140-member group, under the direction of David Randolph, performed Bach's Christmas Oratorio to a near capacity audience. The St. Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra is a mixed-voice volunteer group that has just celebrated its 95th anniversary and its 35th season under the direction of Mr. Randolph.