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So much to say, and yet there isn't enough space. A celebration of hope for our community. Truly an inspiring evening with over ninety musicians. It was a complete honor to work with Dr. Nicolas Dosman, Dr. Robert Lehmann Concert Master, William Blossom, Harold Stover, Kimberley Lehmann, Dr. Alan Carr, and so many more. Together, we produced ninety minutes of inspiring music and truth. For me, the highlight was actually during the dress rehearsal - the combination of full orchestra and choir nearly knocked me off my feet. There was no other way to describe the sensation - the power of Jenkins' Benedictus took on a whole new meaning as we exclaimed "Hosanna in excelsis!"
Not only was the music powerful, but the mission - a benefit concert for Preble Street and Through These Doors. After hearing that in the state of Maine, 1 in 4 women are victims of severe domestic violence, how could there be hope? Rebecca Hobbs and Meredith Cook opened our eyes to a world that is in desperate need of our support and help. They spoke of the homeless, the downtrodden, the endangered, and the destitute. They painted the picture we don't want to see, and we heard the despair in the spiritual Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen. The concert was not intended to disturb though - rather it lifted the spirit. It was a chance to foster hope and rejuvenate the fight against domestic violence and homelessness. It was pieces such as Mozart's Mass in C, Beethoven's Hallelujah from the Mount of Olives, and even Rutter's All Creatures that gave voice to the joy we find in helping our neighbors. Regardless of all things, this concert was a sharing of community talent, hard work, and dedication to making Portland, Maine a better place for all. I am deeply indebted to the immense talent of all those listed below who made this concert a reality. Until the next concert, let us keep our hope alive and foster good will towards all whom we meet and help them however we can. Alex Lehman, Daphne Teboekhorst, Aaron Emerson, Lori Arsenault, Dr. Thomas Parchman, Jocelyn Carr, Sophie Flood, Connie Plaisted, Dan Laciano, Alan Kaschub, Daniel Kaschub, Tom Kremser, Sebastian Jerosche, Matt Cloutier, Griffin Gingrich, Dr. Alan Carr, Will Wohler, Kate Beever, Harold Stover, Dr. Robert Lehmann, Kimberley Lehmann, Anna Pearlman, Sarah Hoag, Hannah Miller, Sam Scuth, Evan Cuddy, Leigh-Ashley, Cameron Prescott, Matthew Nichols, Shannon Allen, Bill Blossom, Anne Marie Chandler, Nicole Ponte, Emelia Bailey, Karen Harrison, Martha Vrana-Bossart, Susanna Moliski, Nancy Etnier, Samantha Loomis, Marylin Cush, Kathy Grammar, Joane Dube, Suzanne Proulx, Dr. Elsa Geskus, Sally Page, Nina Nico, Latre Lawson, Fran Wilson, Terry Myatt, Andrea Gretchen, Christopher Garrepy, Carol Ann Kroy, Sarah Hashem, Andrea Doria, Doreen Jamieson, Jeanne Bull, Susan Stanford, Pat Kulesz, Kristina Wunderlich, Adrianna Hey, David Steins, Sam Wilson, Martin Lescault, Jonas Rimkunas, Theresa Carter, Dr. Jeff Murphy, Alphonse Havugimana, Greg Owen, Lawrence Jamieson, Scott Wheatley, Dr. Peter Stickney, Bill Higgins, Frank Myatt, Gerre Myatt, Robert Faucher, Michael Gauthier, Patrick Volker, Bruce Roullard, and Matt Maloney |
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