On Monday, we hosted our annual joint Lions/Rotary Holiday Luncheon and were again privileged to be entertained by the Summit High School Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Choir. Our emcees were Peter Twill, Lions president and David Dietze, Rotary president.We were honored by the presence of several special guests including Summit mayor, Elizibeth Fagan, Summit schools superintendent, Scott Hough, principal Stacy Grimaldi, and city council member Claire Toth. Additionally, approximately twenty-five Rotarians and Lions were in attendance.
The Chamber orchestra started the program with the Chanukah Festival Overture by Calvin Custer. This was followed by the Chamber Choir singing three numbers, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Bim Bom (an Israeli folk song) and Silver Bells, featuring a solo by Ben Schachne. The orchestra then played White Christmas followed by In the Bleak Winter by Gustav Holst with solos by Julia Mohecha, Isabella Kim, Emma Vachal and Hatikvah with a second solo by Julia Mohecha. The choir then sang three more numbers, Silent Night, the Angel Medley and I’ll be Home for Christmas with a solo by Rose Goeta. The orchestra finished the program by playing The Christmas Song.
As always, the talent and dedication of the students left us in awe. None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary guidance of their instructors, Ms. Neveno Bojovic (Orchestra) and Ms. Mary-Lynne Rhodes (Choir).
The Lions and the Rotarians greatly appreciate the Choir and Orchestra sharing their wonderful musical gifts with us and we wish them – and everyone - a joyous holiday season and healthy and prosperous New Year.
The Chamber Choir
The Chamber Orchestra