A Special Video Program about the oldest singing tradition in New England!
A Stoughton Musicfest: A Celebration of Local Composers and Musicians
Produced by Roger Hall
This one hour video program is about the history of singing in Stoughton, home of the oldest singing society in the USA, organized in 1786,
and
a celebration of local composers and musicians.
The disc includes performances of several patriotic songs by a combined Stoughton Elementary School Chorus singing:
"Yankee Doodle" and "Ode to President George Washington."
The highlight is a short play written by Roger Hall titled, "William Billings Teaches A Singing School."
The participants in this documentary are:
Narrator: Marion Wroble , Host of "Conversations" on WBET radio
Actor: Skip Mahoney (portraying William Billings, Boston Composer)
Vocal Quartet: Elizabeth Trueblood, Carol Mezzanotte, Sally MacKerron, Roger Hall
Flute: Donna Hieken
Piano: Richard Hill
Elementary School Chorus, Carol Mezzanotte, Director
High School Instrumental Ensemble, Ronald Christianson, Director
This program is ideal for researchers, teachers, students, history enthusiasists or anyone interested in American music history
The cost of the CD-ROM or USB Flash Drive PDF book is $15.95 (USA orders only)
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