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place to live and visit by contributing to the cultural development of the city and New Jersey. With these two choruses, Mr. Loatman realized his dream had come true.

The newly formed chorus, under

the artistic direction of Richard Loatman and the newly formed board of trustees under the leadership of Stan Szalewicz, worked hard to give this chorus a good foundation. Th is included crafting a mission statement, creating bylaws, obtaining corporate and non-profi t status with the state of New Jersey and the IRS, and organizing a recording session at Trinity Episcopal Church, Trenton to produce a promotional CD.

Our StoryIn the fall of 2005, Richard M. Loatman was asked

to coordinate a Christmas concert for St. James (R.C.) Church in Trenton. Calling on his 30 years of musical and theatrical experience he assembled a mixed chorus of 42 voices which included a chamber ensemble of 10. Over the course of four Sunday evenings, the two groups met and learned a wide variety of seasonal music – sacred and secular, traditional and popular, accompanied and a cappella. On December 30, 2005 (under the name Schola Cantorum) the singers presented their fi rst concert Songs for the Christmas Season. Th e concert was a rousing success. Th e singers agreed that the rehearsals and the performance were a musically satisfying experience. At the time no one knew that this event would be the impetus for the founding of a new chorus. Th e chamber group added to its ranks and became the Capital Singers of Trenton and the larger group grew and became the Trenton Community Singers. It had long been a dream of Richard to have a positive impact on the city of Trenton. He wanted to highlight Trenton as a

TO MUSIC

(Clockwise from top) Trinity Episcopal

Cathedral, Trenton; Statehouse Fountain;

St. Ann Catholic Church, Bristol Pa.;St. James Catholic

Church, Trenton;

How many of us ever stop to think

Of music as a wondrous, magic link with God,

Taking sometimes the place of prayer

When words have failed us ‘neath the weight of care.

Music that knows no country, race or creed;

But gives to each according to his need.

David Stanley York (Text Anonymous)

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(Right) St. Mary Catholic Cathedral;

(Below) Trent House recording session.

As the popularity of the Capital Singers and the Trenton

Community Singers grew so did their ranks and the number of performance opportunities. Th e choruses, now with Marita Sciarrotta Watson as board chairperson, were well on their way to becoming the Choral Voice of the Capital Region.

Over the following years Artistic Director Richard

Loatman, Assistant Conductor Ellen Dondero and the two groups have had the privilege to share the stage with Sinfonietta Nova of West Windsor (NJ premiere of Karl Jenkins’ Stabat Mater) and the Warminster Symphony (Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy). Th e choruses’ performances and community outreach have included concerts in Bay Head and Beach Haven, Grounds for Sculpture, Plainfi eld, West Windsor, Princeton, the Trent House and Th e City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion. In addition they have performed for the Mill Hill House tour, the 85th Anniversary of Congregation Adath Israel in Lawrenceville and the dedication of the New Jersey World War II Memorial in Trenton. Th e recording of a CD - Legacy 2014: A year

with Capital Singers and Trenton Community Singers was a highlight of the past season. Most recently the two groups merged together as Capital Singers of Trenton and along with the Trenton Festival Chamber Orchestra performed TE DEUM (Haydn and Hayes) at Sacred Heart Church in Trenton.

In this 10th anniversary year Capital Singers of Trenton continue their

mission to be the Choral Voice of the Capital Region. Th e highlights for the coming season will include collaborations once again with Sinfonietta Nova (Rutter Requiem) and the Warminster Symphony (“A Family Holiday” Concert), a performance honoring Veterans in Princeton, an appearance as part of the Patriots Week celebration in downtown Trenton, and an annual concert in Beach Haven, NJ. Th ese concerts will include selections ranging from classical to modern and from patriotic to gospel as well as “choral gems” from the past ten years. Joining Capital Singers of Trenton will be local musicians and guest soloists Deborah Ford, Keith Spencer and Broadway and concert star Ciarán Sheehan. m

I am fi nally a part of a wonderfulexperience of

making beautiful choral music with talented singers

because of a gifted and passionate choral director,

Richard Loatman. I feel this sense of

peace that my small contribution is part

of this beautiful experience.

I feel like I am home! n Suzanne P.

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Over the past ten years we have performed at public

events and concerts, at churches, museums and schools. We have partnered with other choral organizations as far north as Plainfi eld and south as Bridgeton. Th ere were many opportunities to sing in Pennsylvania: Makefi eld, Dolyestown and Warminster. We had no idea that we would perform with orchestras; that was not even

in our vision. Now Sinfonietta Nova and the Warminster Symphony are regularly on our concert schedules. Major choral works have included the Daniel Pinkham Christmas Cantata, Beethoven Choral Fantasy, Haydn Te Deum, Faure Requiem, Mark Hayes Te Deum and the upcoming Rutter Requiem.

It has been a diffi cult journey, but a very rewarding one. …From dream to reality …From question mark to exclamation mark …From anonymity

to notoriety. I wish to thank all of those who have made this journey such a successful one: the singers, the staff , the audience and friends. No organization succeeds without the shared vision of many. We will continue long past these fi rst ten years: growing and changing, uplifting and entertaining our audiences, and providing an opportunity for anyone who wants to sing and share our love of the choral art form.

Capital Singers of Trenton is Alive and Well, performing in Trenton.

Richard M. Loatman, Founding Artistic Director and Principal Conductor

“I would like to make a contribution to Trenton, a wonderful city, nothing like the stereotypical grubby image associated with this historic city. A chamber chorus would

serve the city in both formal (patriotic songs for offi cial occasions) and informal ones with jazz, pop, and classical concerts.”

I related that statement to the staff writer of the Princeton Packet back in 1985. Since then I had been involved with high school and college choirs, church and community

choruses, and professional and community theater groups, as well as private teaching. I even conducted quite a wonderful third grade chorus at Eldridge Park School in Lawrenceville, NJ. I continued the choral journey with the Lawrence Chorale and

the Greater West Windsor Schola Cantorum, but had no idea how to begin an ensemble in Trenton, no performing space, and no organization to back it up.

In 2006 the defi ning moment became a reality; many of my singing friends and I formed the Capital Singers of Trenton. At fi rst it was a whim. Th en the planets seem to align in our favor. We had a talented, balanced

group, a strong board of directors, non-profi t status and a performing space at St. James Catholic Church. We added members, grew and changed, fi nding ourselves with an appreciative audience and many invitations to perform. We had arrived!

WHEN I HEAR MUSIC

I hear music in the windIt wakens me to sing

a song of love and beautyA melody, a symphony.

I feel music in my heart.Every song I sing

it carries me to yesterdayA lullaby, a memory.

Th ere are so many songs unsung,

so much hope to bringYou’ve set my life to music

I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on!

You’ve left an imprint, you’ve left an imprint

on my heart.

You have taught me how to love,

you have taught me how live

A life that’s fi lled with music, a passion yet to give

When I hear laughter, when I hear singing,When I hear music.

I think, I think of you!

Michael G. Martin

From the Artistic Director

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Venues

Over its 10 year history Capital Singers of Trenton have

performed in a variety of venues. In the beginning

it was thought that we would perform a winter and spring

concert at St. James in Trenton. However, as the reputation

of the groups spread the invitations to sing also increased.

Th ese invitations have included churches, schools, museums,

a synagogue and governmental buildings throughout New

Jersey and Pennsylvania. m

d Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, NJd All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Bay Head, NJd Artworks, Trenton, NJd Berean Baptist Church, Bridgeton, NJd Bordentown Middle School, Bordentown, NJd Church Of Th e Sacred Heart, South Plainfi eld, NJd Covenant United Methodist Church, Plainfi eld, NJd Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Doylestown, PAd First United Methodist Church, Trenton, NJd Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton, NJd Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, Beach Haven, NJd Incarnation Church, Ewing, NJd Masonic Temple, Trenton, NJd Labor Lyceum Building, Trenton, NJd New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJd New Jersey State House, Trenton, NJd Nottingham Ballroom, Mercerville, NJd Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Mercerville, NJd Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church, Princeton Junction, NJ

Venues

Ellarslie MuseumEllarslie Museum

Princeton Theological Princeton Theological SeminarySeminary

Adath Israel Adath Israel CongregationCongregation

St. Paul ChurchSt. Paul Church

Trent HouseTrent HouseGrounds for SculptureGrounds for Sculpture

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d Princeton Th eological Seminary, Princeton, NJd St. Ann Church, Bristol, PAd St. Anthony Catholic Church, Trenton, NJd St. David the King Catholic Church, Princeton Junction, NJd St. James Church, Trenton, NJd St. Mark Methodist Church, Hamilton, NJd St. Mary Cathedral, Trenton, NJd St. Paul Catholic Church, Princeton, NJd Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, NJd Shiloh Baptist Church, Trenton, NJd State House Plaza, Trenton, NJd Stuart Country Day School, Princeton, NJd Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Trenton, NJd Trenton Marriott, Trenton, NJd Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Trenton, NJd Unitarian Universalist Church, Titusville, NJd War Memorial, Trenton, NJd William Trent House, Trenton, NJd William Tennent High School, Warminster, PA

To have had the privilege of singing in a 100 strong choir has been a once in a lifetime experience. Every rehearsal, every performance,

was a master class. Th ank you, Maestro Loatman!”

n Melissa B.

Trent HouseTrent House St. James ChurchSt. James Church St. Mary CathedralSt. Mary Cathedral

Ellarslie MuseumEllarslie Museum

War War MemorialMemorial

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Capital Singers of Trenton and Trenton

Community Singers began as a

collaboration of individual musicians who

joined together to become the Choral

Voice of the Capital Region. Over its 10

year history this group has collaborated

with other groups to bring their musical

excellence to a broader audience.

Because of the success of concerts with

Sinfonietta Nova and Warminster

Symphony Orchestra these collaborations

continue into our 10th anniversary

season. m

Not only does Capital Singers give me the opportunity to

re-connect with my love of music, but with my

daughter as well, sharing our voices together

is a joy I wouldn’t miss. (I hope to see a third generation with one of our granddaughters

in the future as well.)n Teresa A.

Warminster SymphonyWarminster Symphony

Collaborations

Sinfonietta NovaSinfonietta Nova

Covenant United Methodist CburchCovenant United Methodist Cburch

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Unitarian Universalist ChurchUnitarian Universalist Church

St. Paul ChurchSt. Paul Church

Adath Israel CongregationAdath Israel Congregation

To music, it is the calling

of all voices; and in the choir I have found joy, spiritual peace

and good friends.n Ananias L.

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In addition to being assistant conductor of Capital Singers of Trenton (CST), I am also a charter

member, and Richard and I go back over 30 years now. I remember my fi rst phone call from him about the group; after we exchanged our “hello- how- are- you”

he said “I am starting a new group and calling it Capital Singers of Trenton”. Right then, I knew he was headed toward something important, and I was ready to be part of it.

CST has gone through many changes over the years, and with those changes we have shared, and still share, very

challenging and exciting times. We work with a wonderful

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE

If music be the food of love,

sing on till I am fi ll’d with joy;

For then my list’ning soul

you moveTo pleasures

that can never cloy.

Your eyes,your mien,

your tongue declarethat you are music

ev’rywhere.

Pleasures invade both eye and ear,

so fi erce the transports are,

they wound,And all my senses

feasted are;Th o’ yet the treat

is only sound.

Sure I must perish by your charms,

unlessyou save me

in your arms.

Henry Heveningham

From the Assistant Conductor

conductor, fabulous accompanists, beautiful orchestras, spectacular guest soloists and guest artists. We sing in large auditoriums, beautiful sacred and historic buildings, and last year, released our fi rst CD. Our repertoire varies tremendously, from simple folk songs to elaborate choral works. We off er something for everyone, and that brings us the most wonderful audiences; audiences that are full of life, excited to be with us, and appreciative of our musical off erings.

Working with CST for these 10 years has allowed me to grow musically, and given me many memories created from

beautiful moments. But the most precious moments have come in performance, when the room quiets, and the conductor raises his hands, and there is that fi rst unison breath when we connect… inspire…perform.

Ellen J. DonderoAssistant Conductor

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the Y

ears

...(Above: L to R) Timothy D. Brown (2006-2011), Richard M. Loatman, Conductor, Richard D. Ludlum (2006-2014)

(Below: L to R) Lewis F. Goldberg (2008 to present) Spencer R. Prichard (2014 to present)

WITHOUT A SONG

Without a song the day would never end.

Without a song the road would never bend.

When things go wrong a man ain’t got a friend,

Without a song.

Th at fi eld of corn would never see a plow.

Th at fi eld of corn would be deserted now.

A man is born, but he’s no good no how,

Without a song.

Accompanists

Assistant Conductor

I got my troubles and woe,but sure as I knowthe Jordan will roll.

Oh I’ll get alongas long a song

is strong in my soul.

I’ll never knowwhat makes the rain to fall.

I’ll never knowwhat makes the grass

so tall.I only know

there ain’t no love at all,Without a song.

William Rose Edward Eliscu

Guest Artists

Elaine Christy

Th omas Faracco

Gail H. Lee

Patti Downey

Kenneth P. Howard2007-2010

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20112011 20122012 20132013

2006 - 20072006 - 2007 20082008 20082008

May 2010Wondrous Love

with Caritas Chamber ChoraleBarbara Sanderman P Founder & Director

November 2010Who Are Th e Brave

honoring veterans of yesterday & today with Jubilant Brass Quintet

April 2011Stabat Mater (Jenkins)with Sinfonietta Nova

Gail H. Lee P Artistic Director & ConductorApril 2012

Friends-N-Songwith Covenant United Methodist Church Choir, Acro-

danse Th eatre Company, Drew Th eological Seminary, and

H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Chorale organized by Michael D. Gary

January 2007Winter Songs

with Th e Lighthouse BrassJohn Dondero P Director

May 2008Voices of Celebration

with Adath Israel Congregation Choir Hazan Arthur Katlin P Director

December 2008 Th e Many Mood of Christmas

with Warminster Symphony Orchestra Joseph Lovecchio P Director

January 2010Winter Songs IV

with the Bell Choir of Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church

Gail H. Lee P Conductor

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20142014 20142014 20152015

20092009 20102010 20112011

March 2013Choral Fantasies

with Warminster Symphony OrchestraJoseph Lovecchio P Music Director

April 2013Gala Choral Music Concert

with William Baker Festival Singers of Kansas City Dr. William O. Baker P Founder & Music Director,

Westminster Choir College’s Canticum Novum Vinroy Brown P Artistic Director

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Adult Choir R. Douglas Helvering P Director

May 2014Festival of Voices with

Cantus Novus Ed McCall P Director

Cordus MundiDavid Fryling & Rick Rosen P Directors

May 2015Te Deum

with Trenton Festival Chamber Orchestra

As I think about my experience being a member of CST, my overwhelming feeling is one of gratitude to Richard

for all he has taught me. I am grateful for the opportunity he has given me to have an outlet for creative expression,

which keeps me balanced and centered. I have learned a lot from Richard. He

is a teacher of the highest caliber.n Carroll Ann S.

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The year 2014 marked the 350th anniversary of New

Jersey. As a way of celebrating and also showcasing our State Capital, we produced our fi rst CD titled Legacy 2014: A Year with Capital Singers of Trenton and Trenton Community Singers. Founding artistic director and conductor, Richard M. Loatman, carefully chose four of Trenton’s best known buildings and chose appropriate music to be recorded in each.

Sacred Heart Church, which coincidentally was also

celebrating its 200th year, was chosen for the Christmas portion of the CD. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on West State Street was chosen for Songs of Faith and Unity. Th e Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park

was used to record Lighter Fare and fi nally the William Trent House, built by the founder of Trenton and home of the fi rst Governor of NJ, was used to record Songs of the American Revolution. Overall, it was a challenging recording project, lasting almost a year and wrought with complications such as placement of singers, equipment and the variable acoustics for each venue.

“We picked four areas of Trenton to record in to

highlight Trenton and its history and its art and music,” Loatman says. “We dedicate this recording to the entire Trenton Community, showcasing views from the past, creating excitement in our present and fostering genuine partnerships for our future!”

We never thought ten years ago that this experience

would be so rewarding and enjoyable. Th e sound that we are able to create with the amazing leadership of

Richard and Ellen is beyond comprehension. Th e choir

has given us the opportunity to sing and be a part of something special and

magical! n Alex P. & Michael Y.

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Tenth Season Guest Artists

Joseph LovecchioWarminster Symphony

Ciarán SheehanHoliday to Broadway

Gail H. LeeSinfonietta Nova

Deborah FordWinter Songs X

Kieth SpencerWinter Songs X

In this 10th anniversary year Capital Singers of Trenton

continue their mission to be Th e Choral Voice of the Capital Region. Th e highlights for the coming season will include collaborations once again with Sinfonietta Nova (Rutter Requiem) and the Warminster

The Tenth SeasonThe Tenth SeasonSymphony (A Family Holiday Concert), a performance honoring Veterans in Princeton, an appearance as part of the Patriots Week celebration in downtown Trenton and an annual concert in Beach Haven, NJ. Th ese concerts will include selections ranging from classical to modern and

from patriotic to gospel as well as choral gems from the past ten years. Joining Capital Singers of Trenton will be local musicians and guest soloists Deborah Ford, Keith Spencer and Broadway and concert star Ciarán Sheehan. Join us for this 10th Anniversary Season as we continue to

connect… inspire… perform.

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I was fortunate to be introduced to Capital Singers of Trenton’s board of trustees about six years ago, which, along with my minority status as a non-singer, makes me a relative

newcomer as well as an outsider.

As a newcomer, I did not feel the group’s growing pains, nor did I experience its hungry years. I joined Capital Singers of Trenton (CST) at a stage in its development when

audiences were beginning to recognize and take note of CST’s presence, performances, and focus on the city. Board meetings included some discussion about the group’s upcoming fi fth anniversary. Th is was a remarkable occasion, for the simple reason that the original group was formed for only one special performance, and had never planned to exist beyond that! Naturally, the fact that CST was approaching its fi fth anniversary was met by astonishment and glee, and a new sense of resolve. CST had found a niche, but more importantly, it had stolen the hearts and touched the souls of its members. So much so, that in the years since that fi fth anniversary there was always tacit understanding and never any question that there would not be a tenth anniversary!

Also in retrospect, while I may have thought of myself as an outsider, I was not. Th at misperception was rooted in the fact that I was one of two non-singing members at the time, the other, a dedicated person who had been

- and still is - part of the group since its inception. Never was I treated as someone who did not belong. My ideas and suggestions were and still are welcomed and embraced. Proof of that is the great pride and honor I take in having been entrusted with the leadership of this fi ne organization, and the friendships I have made with my fellow members. Nor has being a non-singing member ever dulled my enthusiasm or penchant for perfection. In the same vein that our chorus members and artistic director are passionate about the content, quality and musicality of the artistic performance, my passion is about the effi cacy of a diff erent kind of performance. It has to do with what goes on “off the risers” - a term I aff ectionately coined that represents the business and organizational functions that help make the performances and performers “on the risers” possible. My passion, along with that of the other members of the board, is to ensure that our organizational plans, actions and decisions are always supporting our chorus members and moving our organization forward.

And that brings me to my point: While there are countless organizations that have persevered artistically and fi nancially beyond their tenth anniversary, I do not know of any that have the one special and admirable

characteristic that sets CST apart. It is a trait that has underscored its growth and endurance, and a quality that I admire, respect and envy more than talent, passion and dedication. It is called spirituality.

Being a spiritual organization is not about organized religion, or God or theology. Nor does it have anything to do with performing beautiful hymns or sacred songs. CST is a spiritual organization because its members have an

inner life that nourishes and is nourished by meaningful work in the context of community. It is a place where people fi nd joy, meaning and purpose, and are able to connect with other human beings as part of a community. Its members show kindness, respect, trust and open-mindedness toward others, in a culture where profi ts or competition are not the primary values of the organization. Spiritual organizations are powerful instruments in society. I believe that by being one, CST adds to an individual’s fulfi llment, while providing the greater community with hope and vitality.

That, in an indirect manner, is my testimonial to Richard M. Loatman and Capital Singers of Trenton. It is my way of saying thanks to them for helping to give people a sense of purpose and for making our community a better

place.

Please join me - on or off the risers - in celebrating and supporting Capital Singers of Trenton’s next ten years. Long live their spirituality!

Ed KurockaChair, CST Board of Trustees

From the Board Chairperson

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Board of TrusteesEd Kurocka, Chairperson

Peter Downey, Vice Chair for FinanceNora Walsh, Vice Chair Publicity & Marketing

Suzanne Kazi, SecretaryJulie Campo, Treasurer

Deborah Ford, member-at-largeJanice Latella, member-at-largeJoe LiPuma, member-at-large

MarrLa LiPuma, member-at-large

Nancy Paolini, member-at-largeSuzanne Proulx, member-at-large (not pictured)

Richard M. Loatman, ex offi cio

The history of how Capital Singers came to be is pretty straightforward – almost all of the early members sang together off and on since their teen years, we knew one

another from community theater, church choirs, high school musicals, ad hoc choruses…with the common connection of Richard Loatman’s conducting, directing and vision. When he called and asked if I’d be a “ringer” (walk in) for a group or event he was

conducting – it was impossible to say no as the challenge of learning a new piece or performing a work learned decades before and blending voices with old and new friends is one of the greatest joys of my life. I felt such a sense of excitement, satisfaction and privilege, being part of those moments – being asked to help found Capital Singers of Trenton was a no-brainer.

Singing regularly with gifted vocalists under Richard’s direction, fulfi lling a lifelong dream of establishing a Trenton based chorus and giving back to the community all rolled into one package, what a fantastic

opportunity. My memories trip over hours spent around my dining room table hammering out our by-laws, pestering Doug Worthington, baritone, attorney and the poor guy who provided the professional talent to fi le the necessary paperwork of our corporate charter and the charitable 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service, seeking out performance venues, holding marathon meetings and Odyssey-length rehearsals, fainting spells, falling risers, gut-wrenching anxiety during performances where we were learning the music as we processed onto the stage. In the early days we never knew if we would make it to the next performance or the next season. But our belief in our message, our conductor, our friends and our love of producing an extraordinary sound with a unique mission compelled us forward.

The expansion of our chorus to include the talent of the Trenton Community Singers inspired the charter members to reach out further, expand our vision. Our sound matured, our audience grew, the venues

multiplied and our sense of purpose resolved. We sang in churches, basements, auditoriums, along the Delaware, perched on stairs, sweltering in 100 degree heat at the Trent House, freezing with cold on the steps of the State House on State Street, for school children, veterans, music lovers, in fi ts of hilarity or with tears running down our faces – all just for the joy of blending voices. My favorite moments were when we invited members of the audience to come up “front” and join the chorus for a beloved number and never left our ranks.

Now the names of CST members who shared these precious moments and are warming up heavenly choir - Stan, Nancy, Chet and Vince run through my mind. Here we are - a true family built over a decade of

rehearsals, dinners, board meetings, travel, performances, recording sessions, laughter and tears - celebrating, with you, our wonderful supporters, our loyal friends, ten years of the gift of music. With all of my heart, dear Capital Singers of Trenton, Board members – past and present, gifted accompanists, soloists, guest artists, arrangers and conductors – for allowing me to be a part of this treasured ten-year experiment. – Cent’ anni!

Marita Sciarotta WatsonBoard Chairman 2006-2014

Board Chairperson2006-2014

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Vincent Mangini

n Soprano Rose Ananthanayagam

Elinore AndersonLauren Angelini

Catherine E. AnzuiniAnn BakelaarJan Baldwin

Jeanette BhaskarErin Bowman

Michelle BradleyMelissa BrancoAllison Brobst

Elizabeth CamdenShannon Cameron

Gianine T. CampbellDarlene CareyAmanda Corey

Colleen CourtneyJennifer Dambeck

Rebecca Della ValleCathy DiLorenzo

Connie DixonChloe DonderoSierra DownsJulia Farnum

Philomena FischerLindsay Fisk

Amber ForresterEllyn Gerberding

Christine Giglio-NanniDonna A. Gooch

Sara GuttmanStacie-Ann Hannawacker

Sr. Th eresa Haug, IHMRachel Hendershott

Erin HigginsSage HochschildAdriana Hansen

Evelyn KleinBetty KlingEmily Ladd

Janice LatellaRachel LaveryAnanias Lee

Hope LeonardElyse Levandowski

Sarah LightmanShelley Gail Weiss Lightman

Jean L. Lovejoy

Lisa LudwigAndrea MarcinkowskiJessica Marcinkowski

Nicole MassaraGina M. Mastro

Shannon McNallyElizabeth M. Meagher

Abigail MerkTrish Miele

Linda M. MillerCarol Porter

Spenser PrichardAmanda Ramus

Meaghan ReitherAlison RileyBrenda RileySusan Roszel

Anya SaretzkyMarla Savage

Caroll Ann ScullyAnnette Sheldon

Amy SolkEdline Soufrant

Lydia SpenceMegan St. JohnJennifer SuchilKelsy SwansonEdna M. Telep

Gloria TetiCecilia Ticktin

Samantha TownsendIllana Tuozzolo

Cynthia VandenbergMorgan WagnerChelsea WargoChristine Yearly

Vivian Yu

n AltoTeresa Abers

Patricia AgoesCathy Amico

Rebecca AvilesYasmin Azhir

Candy BessellieuJean BickalLinda Bross

Jaime CampbellSheila Conlan

Jennifer M. DambeckKathy DeFina

Ellyce DelliEllen J. Dondero

Alex Dovgala-CarrKathryn Dovgala

Ivy DrexelHayley Fisk

Kaeli FitzgeraldSusan Ford

Lisa ForresterMary Johnson Fuller

Jennifer GerlachErika Graff

Dorothy HayesKaren Henkel

Denise HochschildTeriann HoodEmeline Jarvie

Cynthia KandracSuzanne Kazi

Kristin KeenanMary P. KempElizabeth KittsMarisa LanzoniNancy Lanzoni

Christine LemMonMarrLa LiPuma

Mary MalloyFern Mangini

Cynthia MarksLynn LiMato

Michelle MarieCindy Marks

Cynthia Mason-MatchoSusan McGuinness

Fiona MeagherMichelle Medici

Rose MoranAnn B. Orth

Taylor OrtegaNancy PaoliniCalleen ParsonChristine Parr

Stephanie PavlakosSuzanne ProulxJennifer QuickJessica RamusMarla Savage

Samantha SerenkinLinsay Setzer

Nina SiwyJane SorensonBonita ShapiroPenny Starkey

Caroline StewardSally Stillwell

Amanda SuchilRuby TanglawDebra Th omasCaryl Tipton

Judy VenturiniJordan Virgil

Nora M. WalshDiane Wargo

Marita Sciarrotta WatsonMaureen West

Jane Witt

n TenorDavid J. Abers

Art BallManuel BernardoTimothy D. BrownHoward CrosslandAndrew Deppen

Stan de RielGeorge DesserKathe Erickson

Daniel GolazeskiZachary HochschildWilliam C. Johnson

John KlingJoe LiPuma

Bernie LitzingerBrenda Mihan

John NanniMichael Niederer

Ronald E. PaeNicholas Pecht

Al PetrinoMichael Price

Ernie RichR. Michael Schwarz

Patrick SingerClay Spence

Stanley StromanStan Szalewicz

Choristers 2006-2015

Nancy LanzoniStan SzalewiczClifford Bohnson

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Joe TetiBrian Young

n BassJared Austerlitz

Brent BakerEvan BaranowskiNorm Bergstrom

PJ BermanJohn Burke

Del CamdenDavid Campbell

David DixonPeter Downey

Tom DrexelKyle J. DukeConor Fallon

Jonathon FalzonForrest Filiano

Michael FlemingJoe Fysz

Michael D. GaryJesse Girard

Don HallcomKenneth P. Howard

James JarvieDavid KochGilroy Kunz

Matthew A. LudwigVincent J. ManginiKen McCormickAndrew MonathGreg NawrocikKeith T. Neilsen

William ParrChristopher Perugini

John PillarPeter A. Scarpato

Kevin StawickiDavid L. Steinnagel

George StewardDaniel SuchenskiWilliam R. Ulmer

Doug WorthingtonMichael Yousko

Th ey shallgrow not old,

as wethat are leftgrow old.

Age shall notweary them,nor the years

condemn.At the going down

of the sunand in the morning,

we willremember them.

Laurence Binyon

FOR THE FALLEN

Jennifer Gerlach

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A Soldier and the One I Love - DavisonAl La Nanita Nana - arr. EddlemanAl Shlosha D’varim - NaplanAlleluia – Th ompsonAlleluia (from Cantata 142) – BachAmazing Grace – arr. LoatmanAmerica, the Beautiful - arr. LoatmanAve Maria - arr. LoatmanAve Maria – BeiblAve Verum Corpus – MozartBattle Hymn of the Republic - arr. WilhouskyBim Bam – AltmanChoose Something Like a Star – Th ompsonChristmas Spiritual - HigginsDavid’s Lamentation – BillingsDeo Dicamus Gratias – JohnsonDistant Land – RutterDo Not Stand at My Grave and Weep - FarnellDo You Hear What I Hear? - SimeoneFor the Beauty of the Earth - RutterFor the Fallen - SammesGod So Loved the World – StainerHallelujah – BeethovenHallelujah Chorus - HandelHark, I Hear the Harps Eternal – Parker/ShawHeav’n Bound Soldier – arr. RheaHineh Ma Tov – BernsteinHow Can I Keep from Singing – EllingboeIf Music Be the Food of Love – DickauIf Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments – TallisJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – BachLamb of God - BristolLocus Iste – Bruckner

Magnifi cat - PergolesiMake We Joy - FissingerMary Had a Baby - arr. DawsonO Come, O Come Emmanuel - arr. Parker/ShawO Holy Night - RutterPrayer - KlausenPrayer of the Children - KlousePsalm 117 - TelemannRequiem - RutterSalvation Is Created – Tschesnokoff Shoshone Love Song - EmersonSing My Soul His Wondrous Love – RoremSongs of the American Revolution - arr. LoatmanStill, Still, Still - arr. Luboff Surely He Bore Our Griefs - HandelTe Deum - HayesTh e Eyes Of All Wait Upon Th ee – BergerTh e Heavens Are Telling – HaydnTh e Huron Carol - arr. BurrowsTh e Last Words of David – Th ompsonTh e Lord Bless You and Keep You – LutkinTh e Many Moods of Christmas #1 - ShawTo Music – YorkTwas the Night Before Christmas - SimeoneWe Are Made for Music – J. MartinWhen I Hear Music – M. MartinWho Are the Brave - J. MartinWho Are the Brave – J. MartinWithout a Song – arr. K. ShawWondrous Love - arr. Parker/ShawYou’ll Never Walk Alone - arr. LoatmanZion’s Walls – arr. Copland

10th Season Repertoire

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ProducerRichard M. Loatman

Administrative AssistantNancy Paolini

TextDavid J. Abers

PhotographyDavid J. Abers, Norman Bergstrom, Kathe Erickson,

Mickey Faigen, Gary Fuller, Martin Griff , Paul Guttmann,

Nancy Lanzoni, Michael Mancuso, Nancy Paolini,

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Our programs are made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through

funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the New Jersey State Council on the

Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.

Capital Singers of Trenton is a 501(c)(3) not for profi t organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Acknowledgments

Mission Statement Capital Singers of Trenton, a semi-professional mixed chorus, strives to

promote the art of choral singing, enrich the cultural life of New Jersey, and serve

as goodwill ambassadors for the city of Trenton through concerts, special

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My life fl ows on in endless songAbove earth’s lamentation

I hear the real, tho’ far-off , hymn Th at hails a new creation.

No storm can shake my in-most calmWhile to the rock I’m clinging.

Since love is lord of heav’n and earthHow can I keep from singing?

Th ru’ all the tumult and the strife,I hear the music ringing!

It sounds and echoes in my soulHow can I keep from singing?

No storm can shake my in-most calmWhile to the rock I’m clinging.

Since love is lord of heav’n and earthHow can I keep from singing?

What tho’ the tempest round me roarI hear the truth. It liveth

What tho’ the darkness ‘round me closeSongs in the night, the night it giveth.

No storm can shake my in-most calmWhile to the rock I’m clinging.

Since love is lord of heav’n and earthHow can I keep from singing?

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?

Robert Lowry

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Dedicated to

Richard M. Loatman,

Founding Artistic Director and Conductor

With much love and gratitude from

Capital Singers of Trenton

“Music is the language of the Soul.” Talmud

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where hisinfluence stops.” Henry Adams

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Hineh mah tov,

Umah nayim,

Shevet a im

Gam ya ad.

For ten years, it has been our pleasure and privilege to join in song with this talented group.

Congratulations to Capital Singers of Trenton on a decade of unity, harmony, and great vowel sounds.

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Behold how good,

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For brethren to dwell

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