Solstice Choir anniversary concert a resounding success
Rock and roll kid Charlie McGettigan performing at Roscommon Solstice Choir's 10th anniversary concert at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Pic. Gerard O’Loughlin
The Roscommon Solstice Choir’s 10th anniversary concert in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon Town, on Friday night last was a resounding success.
Playing to a full house, the choir and a host of stars gave a wonderful night of entertainment and brought much joy and happiness to a very appreciative audience.
This community choir, which was formed in 2013 continues to go from strength to strength and saw this concert as an opportunity to thank everyone who has been instrumental in its success and supported it over the years.
The audience was treated to a musical extravaganza and some show band nostalgia. Charlie McGettigan opened the show with a wonderful medley of songs including ‘The feet of the dancer’ and was followed by Fr Kevin Fallon, the parish priest of Roscommon who is a noted musician and singer. Frankie McDonald of 'Jim Dolan and the Drifters' fame brought all back in time to the ‘Ballroom of Romance’ days. Great trumpet sound and a medley of well-known showband classics had the audience toe tapping and clapping hands at the same time.
Chairperson of the choir, Mr John Hanley noted that the choir had come a long way since its foundation in 2013 and complimented Marie Gillooly on her foresight in establishing it. He particularly thanked musical directors Andrew and Eimear Reynolds for their dedication and professionalism, Fr Kevin Fallon and all the guests, the musicians, and the backstage crew. He complimented everyone who had played a part in organising what he described as “a truly iconic night”. A raffle was organised on the night with the proceeds going to the Church Restoration Fund.
The choir has a series of upcoming concerts for Christmas: December 3rd, Glenamaddy at St Patrick's Church; December 8th, Claremorris at St Colman's Church; December 10th, Knockcroghery at St Patrick's Church; and December 17th, Arva, County Cavan, at the Breffni Arms Hotel. Also on December 7th, the choir have been invited to sing at the turning on of the lights in Leinster House.
