Roxborough: A Place With Roots

Event / 5.15.2022

RMC Spring Concert

When

May 15th, 2022

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Where

Leverington Presbyterian Church

6301 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia PA 19128

The Roxborough Male Chorus will present its Spring Concert “Let Us Call You Sweetheart!” on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm in Westminster Hall at Leverington Presbyterian Church, 6301 Ridge Avenue at Hermitage Street, in Roxborough, the northwest section of Philadelphia, PA. Director Scott Santo, serving since 2018, will have the Chorus crooning and the tunes will resonate in the hearts of concert attendees. Lois Terry will accompany on piano.

Members, pleased to return to singing for the community, will open the Spring Concert with the classic men’s chorus songs “Brothers, Sing On!” by Edvard Grieg and “Salutation” by William P. Benetz. Broadway show tunes, love songs, and audience favorites (tunes from the Beach Boys, Beatles, Neil Diamond, and Neil Sedaka) will complete the program.

Tenors include: Alan Ankeny, John Barkley, John Boyce, Mike Duffy, Wayne Dunlap, Chuck Poupard, and Scott Santo. Baritones include: Larry Hastings, Bob McClenahan, and Dave McClenahan. Basses include: Harry Dews, Bob Konowal, and John Sabo.

Tickets to this Spring Concert may be purchased from any Chorus member or at the door for a suggested donation of $12 per ticket. Parking is free in the Leverington Presbyterian Church lot or on the street. For handicap access, enter the 1st side door off parking lot. With guidance from the host church, the CDC and others, The RMC encourages, but does not require, guests to be masked for the Spring Concert.

Producing two concerts a year, during the spring and winter seasons, The Roxborough Male Chorus began in 1923. Its first director, W.C. Ames, and its first accompanist, William E. Tippet, created the singing group for men, who loved music and resided in and around the neighborhood. Members of The Roxborough Male Chorus display their musical talents (including barbershop style) and versatility singing a variety of love songs, classical pieces, sacred and patriotic tunes, and members’ personal favorites.

Members of The Roxborough Male Chorus are scheduled to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America for the 21st Ward Veterans Association’s Memorial Day Service at Gorgas Park. For more information about booking a concert or becoming a member of The Roxborough Male Chorus, contact Scott Santo, Director [215-593-8787] or Linda Marie Bell, Publicist [215-482-6513].