The singers put a lot of work into the
show each year with early morning practices and new songs to learn each year.
“We’re happy to give joy to the community, and the community gives it back to
us,” said chamber singer Gardner Reed.
“I get into the zone,” said Strange
about his fingers flying over the piano keys. “I’m feeling everything you guys
are feeling, all the moments.”
The audience enjoyed the concert with
frequent standing ovations.
This was York’s first trip to Maine, she
told the evening audience. “It’s like a picture postcard,” said the Broadway
actress who has performed in 11 shows to date.
York entertained the audience with her
versatile and powerful version of “I Will Always Love You” written by Dolly
Parton. She sang it in the voices of different “divas” showing her range and
talent.
Carly, Jill and Nealie Morey were on the
computer to get their tickets when they first went on sale in October, scoring
second row center seats. The mother and daughters had never been to the concert
before but were drawn by Rachel York’s reputation. “I’m enjoying Rachel York.
She’s got a lot of spunk,” Jill said.
Windham Chamber Singers director Rick Nickerson
was elated when both concerts were over. “We are hoping to get through it.
That’s why we surround ourselves with professionals. This concert epitomizes to
me what this community is all about,” Nickerson said.
“As Kim says, ‘It’s a great way to start
off the holiday season’,” Herb Hoppe of Gray said.
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