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On Wings of Song

On May 31, 2009, at 3 PM, Parkchester Chorus welcomes you and hopes you will be part of the audience commemorating their first concert at First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck. "On Wings of Song" celebrates Parkchester Chorus's settling in their new home as "chorus in residence". First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck is located at: 3051 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. The church and parking lot is easily accessible from the driveway entry around the corner on Dudley Avenue. Tickets are only $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students. Please note, the First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck is located across from Lehman High School, is convenient to public transportation and is wheelchair accessible. Parkchester Chorus thanks the parishioners of First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck for assisting in this transition.

Directed by Lorraine C. Nanko, Chairperson of the Fine Arts Department at Cardinal Hayes High School, and accompanied by David Pikelny, the Parkchester Chorus presents a joyous celebration honoring Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's 200th anniversary. Selections from his great work, Elijah, as well as selections from other Mendelssohn works, demonstrate why this composer's music is renowned.  Featured guest musicians will also be part of this very special concert.

Sharing the 200th anniversary milestone is Franz Joseph Haydn. Parkchester Chorus pays tribute to Haydn as well as Mozart and Thompson. Music has always brought us through life's struggles and with a series of great American spirituals and a medley of music of the 1930's Parkchester Chorus honors this music and demonstrates their ability to diversify thanks in great part to their director, Lorraine C. Nanko's leadership.  Parkchester Chorus is the oldest ecumenical chorus in the Bronx and is a member of "The Bronx Council on the Arts".  For information and ticket reservations, call 718-320-2790 or 718-828-8042 and leave a detailed message. Please visit Parkchester Chorus on the web: www.parkchesterchorus.org

Eva Lazaar, President of Parkchester Chorus

Please use this Press Release in your next issue. If you have any questions call: 718-320-2790 and leave a message.