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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2001 - § a SS ---- . Scugog Choral Society marks 25 years in s By Heather McCrae Weekend Star What has beef your favourite musical? Cats? Evita? Showboat? The Sound of Music? Oliver? South Pacific? Whichever it is you will be sure to hear familiar songs from those shows at Town Hall 1873 this weekend where the Scugog Choral Society will take you on a 25-year musical journey to commemorate its sil- ver anniversary. During last week's opening perfor- mance, Irwin Smith, a well-known musi- "cian, opened the show by paying tribute to a wonderful friend and founding direc- tor -- Grace Hastings -- and also gave a bit of history about how the Choral Society got its start. Just over 25 years ago Town Hall 1873 was destined for destruction. But a group of concerned citizens stepped forward and were successful in saving the build- ing. When extensive renovations and restorations were being done tickets and programs were unearthed of a perfor- mance from earlier years of "HMS Pinafore", By this time a board of directors had been formed and Grace Hastings was one of those directors. music teacher, as well as a music consul- tant for what is'ffow known as the Durham District Board of Education, Ms. Hastings ~was the obvious choice for musical direc- tor. Their inaugural performance was :"HMS Pinafore". - "The performers in this first musical were her friends and vocal students. The Hall was so full people had to-be turned away at the door for lack of seats. Be The success of this show resulted in the formation of the Scugog Choral Society that the community supports today. After that fun experience the cast asked Ms. Hastings to be their director again and again. Over the next eight years A recently-retired MS. Hastings conducted several superb concerts and musicals. She set the stan- dard. When. Ms. Hastings retired other musi- cal directors came on board, including Dr. Tom Millar, Kimberly Dick and Carol Salamone. It's because of Grace Hastings that the Scugog Choral Society is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Although Ms. Hastings is unable to .attend musical concerts these days, she continues to follow the Scugog Choral Society with her heart. Now, about this silver anniversary! Be sure to come early to watch the slide pre- sentation of many previous productions. Forty-one voices, whether new or vet- erans, resound throughout Town Hall 1873. Whoever thinks you have to attend Broadway for the finest musicals doesn't know the calibre of the Scugog Choral Society. For 25 years the music group has been staging its own "Broadway" and by the number of people out on opening night, they know quality. It was a year ago when the Choral Society asked its followers to name their favourite' musicals and songs they had heard over the years. The selection of ballads and lively dances brought to you comes from this compilation. For almost three hours the performers give the gift of song to the community as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. There is so much talent here. After the show you will surely go home singing your favourite songs. Your favourite musical -- whether it be Kiss Me Kate, Nunsense, Anne Bonney, The King and I, Hello Dolly!, Fiddler On The Roof, My Fair Lady and more -- will capture an evening so entertaining you will want to come back for another performance. "So much fun. So many laughs. So much accomplished. So many beautiful how business Forty-one voices bring memories of your favourite musical as the Scugog Choral Society presents its 25-year musical journey to commemorate its silver anniversary. Some of the cast here are, (seated , from left), Isobel Campkin (Oliver), Debbie DeJong (South Pacific) and Debbie Kozak (Oliver). In back row, from left, John Brown (Hello Dolly!), Carol Salamone (My Fair Lady) and Landon Drew (Me & My Girl). sounds," wrote Ms. Hastings in her mem- oirs about the times she shared with the Scugog Choral Society. And rightfully so. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime musical journey. Tickets are still available for 8 p.m. perfor- mances on Nov. 30 and Dec. I. Or plan to attend the matinee on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets, at $15 each, can be bought at Henshall's. As well, special guests at opening night and last Sunday's matinee were the newly-formed Port Perry Childrens' Choir. 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