
PAST PRESS
2022
2022-4-9
GMChorale to Present "The Creation"
Middletown Patch, April 9, 2022 https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/calendar/event/20220501/1823030/gmchorale-to-present-the-creation
2022-1-26
Middletown’s GMChorale seeks singers for Haydn’s ‘The Creation’ concert
The Middletown Press, January 26, 2022https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Middletown-s-GMChorale-seeks-singers-for-16800850.php
2021
2021-11-14
With Joyful Heart: An Afternoon of Choral Favorites
Patch, November 14, 2021
2021-11-12
Greater Middletown Chorale Return for First Post-Pandemic Concert
The Middletown Press, November 12, 2021
2019
2019-12-19
Festival of Carols Delivers Sounds Of Christmas
Cheshire Herald, December 19, 2019
https://www.cheshireherald.com/News/First-Congregational-Church-Hosts-Festival-Of-Carols
2019-12-08
Religion briefs, Dec. 8, 2019: “Festival of Carols set in Cheshire”
New Haven Register, December 8, 2019
https://www.nhregister.com/religion/article/Religion-briefs-Dec-8-2019-14887707.php
2019-12-05
Don't miss the "The Best Lessons and Carols in Central Conn."
Patch, December 5, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/westhartford/dont-miss-best-lessons-carols-central-conn
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/don-t-miss-best-lessons-carols-central-conn
2019-11-08 and/or 2019-11-09
Friday Afternoon Classics at WMNR
WMNR Classics Host Gary Fountain promoted the GMChorale concert on November 10.
2019-11-08
The Middletown Arts & Culture Office [sic] invites you to a premier [sic] performance of “New Every Morning” by the Greater Middletown Chorale
WESU Middletown, November 8, 2019
http://jiveat5.blogspot.com/2019/11/friday-11-8-19-jive.html
2019-11-08
Things to do in CT starting Nov. 10, 2019: GMChorale has announced its concert schedule.
New Haven Register, November 8, 2019
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Things-to-do-in-CT-starting-Nov-10-2019-14817800.php
2019-11-07
"New Every Morning" is a breath of spring on a chilly fall day
Patch, November 7, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/new-every-morning-breath-spring-chilly-fall-day
2018-11-05 [published by Patch based on info sent by a GMC member, not by GMC Media; images botched]
GMChorale presents New, Old and Unexpected Music
Middletown Patch, November 5, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/gmchorale-presents-new-old-unexpected-music
2019-11-03
Highlights of the 2019–2020 Season in New England [includes GMChorale’s presentation of “New Every Morning” by Peter Niedmann]
Choral Arts New England, November 3, 2019
https://www.choralarts-newengland.org/article/highlights-2019%E2%80%932020-season-new-england
2019-11
Greater Middletown Chorale to Sing Fresh Choral Classics
Middletown Chronicle, November 2019, page 13
2019-10
A Singing Soiree
Cheshire Herald October 2019
2019-10-22
GMChorale announces its 2019-20 concert season
Greenwich Time, October 22, 2019
2019-10-22
GMChorale announces its 2019-20 concert season
Middletown Press, October 22, 2019
2019-10-15
Alchemy to Perform At First Congregational Oct. 19
The Cheshire Herald, October 15, 2019
[unfortunately with a photo of the Saecula Singers rather than of Alchemy]
2019-10-13
The Alchemy Ensemble performs Oct 19 in Cheshire, Oct 27 in Essex
Patch, October 13, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/alchemy-ensemble-performs-oct-19-cheshire-oct-27-essex
2019-10-13
GMChorale to perform new major work by award-winning CT composer
Patch, October 13, 2019
2019-09-30
Indian Hill Cemetery’s restored 1870 Meneely Bell to ring in Middletown
Middletown Press, September 30, 2019
[Mentions the GMChorale as connected with the Meneely family]
2019-08-28
West Hartford Calendar for August 29, 2019: “VOICE AUDITIONS: The GMChorale invites interested singers in all voice parts to audition to join the ensemble as it prepares for its 43rd concert season.”
West Hartford News, August 28, 2019
2019-08-20
West Hartford Calendar for August 22, 2019: “VOICE AUDITIONS: The GMChorale invites interested singers in all voice parts to audition to join the ensemble as it prepares for its 43rd concert season.”
West Hartford News, August 20, 2019
2019-06-01
Friday Afternoon Classics at WMNR
Host Gary Fountain promoted the June Alchemy concerts
2019-05-30
Alchemy to perform tonight, Sunday
Middletown Press, May 30, 2019
2019-04-17
The GMChorale Presents a Rarely-Heard Choral Masterwork on May 5
Patch, April 17, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/gmchorale-presents-rarely-heard-choral-masterwork-may-5
2019-04-17
The GMChorale Presents a Rarely-Heard Choral Masterwork on May 5
ZIP06, April 17, 2019
https://www.zip06.com/article/20190417/USR04/190419760
2019-03-04
GMChorale names Melissa Rooklidge assistant conductor, director of operations
Middletown Press, March 4, 2019
2019-03-04
GMChorale names Melissa Rooklidge assistant conductor, director of operations
New Haven Register, March 4, 2019
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/GMChorale-names-Melissa-Rooklidge-assistant-13661264.php
2019-03-01
New Haven-area arts & entertainment events for the week of March 3-9 (includes Alchemy in Cromwell, March 3)
New Haven Register, March 1, 219.
2019-02-28
Ithaca Musician Named to GMChorale
WHCU Radio (Ithaca), February 28, 2019
https://whcuradio.com/news/025520-ithaca-musician-named-to-gmchorale/
2019-02-26
GMChorale’s Alchemy performing March 3 in Cromwell
Middletown Press, February 26, 2019
2019-02-26
GMChorale’s Alchemy performing March 3 in Cromwell
New Haven Register, February 26, 2019
2019-02-06
"Choral gold”: Alchemy sings March 3 in Cromwell
Patch, February 06, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/gmchorales-alchemy-choir-performs-march-3-cromwell
2019-01-16
GMChorale invites singers to audition for spring concert
West Hartford News, January 16, 2019
2019-01-14
GMChorale welcomes interested singers to rehearsals Jan. 22, 29
Middletown Press, January 14, 2019
https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/GMCHorale-welcomes-interested-singers-to-13528107.php
2019-01-14
GMChorale welcomes interested singers to rehearsals Jan. 22, 29
New Haven Register, January 14, 2019
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/GMCHorale-welcomes-interested-singers-to-13528107.php
2019-01-11
Start the New Year Off with Music — Join the GMChorale!
Patch, January 11, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/start-new-year-music-join-gmchorale
2018
2018-12-03
Warm up to the Holidays: Festival of Carols in Cheshire Dec 15
Patch, December 3, 2019
https://patch.com/connecticut/cheshire/warm-holidays-festival-carols-chesire-dec-15
2018-11-08
Among Bernstein Tributes, GMChorale's Nov 11 Concert Stands Out
Patch, November 8, 2018
2018-11-07
GMChorale opens season with Bernstein tribute
West Hartford News, November 7, 2018
2018-11-05
GMChorale's Alchemy Gives President's Concert at ACDA Convention
Patch, November 5, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/hartford/gmchorales-alchemy-gives-presidents-concert-acda-convention
2018-11-05
The GMChorale's Alchemy Chamber Ensemble Gives Prestigious “President’s Concert” at Choral Conductors' Convention
ZIP06, November 5, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20181105/USR04/181109923
2018-10-25
Among Bernstein Tributes, GMChorale's Nov 11 Concert Stands Out
Zip06, October 25, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20181025/USR04/181029837
2018-10-25
Alchemy Chamber Ensemble Performs in Old Saybrook
Zip06, October 25, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/living/20181025/alchemy-chamber-ensemble-performs-in-old-saybrook
2018-10-19
Religion Notes: Services and Events Dec. 8 to 11
Hartford Courant, October 19, 2018
Dec. 15, 5 p.m. First Congregational Church, Cheshire. A Festival of Carols, the much-loved annual presentation by the Chancel Choir of Cheshire’s First Congregational Church, the GM Chorale and singers from the Cheshire Community.
http://www.courant.com/community/hc-fea-religion-notes-1020-story.html
2019-10-11
Alchemy Chamber Ensemble Performs October 25 in Old Saybrook
Zip06, October 11, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20181011/USR04/181019883
2018-10-09
GMChorale's Alchemy esemble to perform in Cheshire Oct. 13
Connecticut Post, October 9, 2018
https://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/GMCHorale-s-Alchemy-esemble-to-perform-in-13294253.php
2018-10-09
GMChorale's Alchemy esemble to perform in Cheshire Oct. 13
Middletown Press, October 9, 2018
2018-10-09
GMChorale's Alchemy esemble to perform in Cheshire Oct. 13
Danbury News-Times, October 9, 2018
2018-10-05
The GMChorale's Alchemy Chamber Ensemble Performs October 13 in Cheshire
Hartford Courant Community, October 5, 2018
2018-10-04
Alchemy Concert Coming to First Congregational
Cheshire Herald, October 4, 2018
[print only]
2018-10-03
Middlesex County organizations win $72,225 in Connecticut arts grants
Middletown Press, October 3, 2018
2018-08-15
Alchemy comes to Ithaca for two concerts
Ithaca Journal, August 15, 2018
2018-07-27
Singers Invited to Audition for GMChorale’s 2018-2019 Season
ZIP06, July 27, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20180727/USR04/180729863
2018-06-26
Musicians invited to audition for Alchemy
West Hartford News, June 26, 2018
2018-06-20
GMChorale invites experienced musicians to audition
New Haven Register, June 20, 2018
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Church-hosting-Tree-Swallow-Cruise-in-September-12995844.php
2018-06-11
GMChorale invites experienced musicians to audition
New Haven Register, June 11, 2018
2018-06-04
Experienced Musicians Invited to Audition for GMChorale’s Alchemy Chamber Ensemble
Hartford Courant Community, June 4, 2018
2018-06-01
GMChorale's Alchemy Chamber Ensemble: Musicians Invited to Audition
Middletown Patch, June 1, 2016
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/gmchorale-s-alchemy-chamber-ensemble
2018-06-01
Experienced Musicians Invited to Audition for GMChorale's Alchemy
Greater Hartford Patch, June 1, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/hartford/experienced-musicians-invited-audition-gmchorale-s-alchemy
2018-06-01
Experienced Musicians Invited to Audition for GMChorale’s Alchemy Chamber Ensemble
ZIP06, June 1, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20180601/USR04/180609996
2018-06
Greater Middletown Chorale’s 2017-2018 Season Delights Audiences
The [Middletown] Chronicle, June 2018 [no link]
2018-05-22
GMChorale to Host Festive Gala for Music Lovers
Hartford Guardian, May 22, 2018
https://www.thehartfordguardian.com/2018/05/22/festive-gala-set-for-music-lovers/
2018-05-21
GMChorale Gala tickets now available
New Haven Register, May 21, 2018
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/GMChorale-Gala-tickets-now-available-East-12923568.php
2018-05-21
GMChorale Gala tickets now available
Middletown Press, May 21, 2018
https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/GMChorale-Gala-tickets-now-available-East-12923568.php
2018-05-21
Join Members and Friends of GMChorale for Gala
Hartford Courant Commnuity, May 21, 2018
2018-05-16
Join Members & Friends of GMChorale for Gala 2018
ZIP06, May 16, 2018
2018-05-15
GMChorale presents concerts in June
Middletown Press, May 15, 2018
2018-05-15
GMChorale presents concerts in June
New Haven Register, May 15, 2018.
https://www.nhregister.com/entertainment/article/GMChorale-presents-concerts-in-June-12917833.php
2018-05-13
Join Members & Friends of GMChorale for Gala 2018
Middletown Patch, May 13, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/join-members-friends-gmchorale-gala-2018
2018-05-13
GMChorale and Alchemy Invited to Perform May 12 in “Singing for Peace” Festival in New Haven
Hartford Courant Community, May 13, 2018
2018-05-10
Festival of Gospel and Folk Music Comes to Woolsey
Hartford Guardian, May 10, 2018
https://www.thehartfordguardian.com/2018/05/10/festival-of-gospel-and-folk-music-comes-to-woolsey/
2018-05-10 [press coverage; published by Patch, not GMC; image botched]
"Singing Together for Peace" - GMChorale
Middletown Patch, May 10, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/singing-together-peace
2018-05-10
GMChorale to Perform May 12 in "Singing Together for Peace"
Hartford Patch, May 10, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/hartford/gmchorale-perform-may-12-singing-together-peace
2018-05-10
GMChorale and Alchemy Invited to Perform May 12 in "Singing Together for Peace" Festival in New Haven
ZIP06, May 10, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20180510/USR04/180519959
2018-05-08
GMChorale Thrills Audience with Rarely-Heard Early Baroque Oratorio “Jephte”
ZIP06, May 8, 2018
https://www.zip06.com/article/20180508/USR04/180509786
2018-05-08
GMChorale Thrills Audience with Rarely-Heard Early Baroque Oratorio “Jephte”
Hartford Courant Community, May 8, 2018
2018-05-08
GMChorale Thrills Audience
Middletown Patch, May 5, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/gmchorale-thrills-audience
2018-04-28
GMChorale Presents "Jephte" Monday April 29 in Middletown
Middletown Patch, April 24, 2018
https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/gmchorale-presents-jephte
2018-04-24
GMChorale to perform April 29 in Middletown
New Haven Register, April 24, 2018.
2018-04-24
GMChorale to perform April 29 in Middletown
Middletown Press, April 24, 2018
2018-04-15
GMChorale Presents Rarely-Heard Early Baroque Oratorio “Jephte” on April 29 in Middletown
Hartford Courant Community, April 15, 2018
2018-04-14
GMChorale Presents Rarely-Heard Early Baroque Oratorio “Jephte” on April 29 in Middletown
ZIP06, April 14, 2018
2018-03-08
Alchemy Vocal Ensemble to Appear in Orange
Woodbridge Town News, March 8, 2018
https://woodbridgetownnews.com/alchemy-vocal-ensemble-to-appear-in-orange/
2018-03-08
‘Vocal Alchemy’ to perform Sunday in Orange
New Haven Register, March 8, 2018
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Vocal-Alchemy-to-perform-Sunday-in-Orange-12739047.php
2018-03-08 [self-published article, not by GMC]
Alchemy Vocal Ensemble to Appear in Orange
Orange Town News, March 8, 2018
https://orangetownnews.com/alchemy-vocal-ensemble-to-appear-in-orange/
2018-02-23
GMChorale to Present Alchemy in Concert on March 11
ZIP06, Febrary 23, 2018
2018-02-19
GMChorale to Present Alchemy in Concert on March 11
Hartford Courant Community, February 19, 2018
2018-02-01
GMChorale’s Alchemy to perform March 11 in Orange
Middletown Press, February 21, 2018
2018-01-31
GMChorale to hold auditions
Middletown Press, January 31, 2018
2018-01-31
GMChorale holding auditions
New Haven Register, January 31, 2018.
2018-01-21
GMChorale to hold auditions
New Haven Register, January 21, 2018.
2018-01-16
GMChorale to hold auditions, welcomes new singers
New Haven Register, January 16, 2018.
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Residents-encouraged-to-get-flu-shots-12501758.php
2018-01-08
GMChorale Auditions for Spring 2018
ZIP06, January 08, 2018
2017
2017-11-02
GMChorale presents ‘Resounding Voices’ opening concert [“Where the Earth Meets the Sky”]
Middletown Press, November 2, 2017
2017-11-02
GMChorale presents 'Resounding Voices' opening concert
New Haven Register, November 2, 2017
https://www.nhregister.com/entertainment/article/GMChorale-presents-Resounding-Voices-12323670.php
2017-10-30
GMChorale to Open 2017-18 Concert Season of “Resounding Voices”
Hartford Courant Commnity, October 30, 2017
2017-10-25
GMChorale to Open 2017-18 Concert Season of “Resounding Voices”
ZIP06, October 25, 2017
2017-10-10
New Vocal Ensemble Alchemy Announces Fall Concert Season
Hartford Courant Community, October 10, 2017
2017-09-28
Middletown chamber ensemble, Alchemy, to perform series in October
Middletown Press, September 28, 2017
2017-09-28
Middletown chamber ensemble, Alchemy, to perform series in October
New Haven Register, September 28, 2017
2017-08-17
GMChorale sets audition dates
New Haven Register, August 17, 2017
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/GMChorale-sets-audition-dates-Deep-River-church-12212427.php
2017-08-16
GMChorale Auditions for New Singers
ZIP06, August 16, 2017
2017-05-22
GMChorale to Present “Vocal Alchemy” on June 3 & June 4
Hartford Courant Community, May 22, 2017
2017-05-10
'Middletown High Goes to the Symphony' is May 22 at the Bushnell
New Haven Register, May 10, 2017
https://www.nhregister.com/music/article/Middletown-High-Goes-to-the-Symphony-is-May-11757143.php
2017-04-25
The musical telling of a soldier's story: 'Letter from Italy 1944'
New Haven Register, April 25, 2017
https://www.nhregister.com/music/article/The-musical-telling-of-a-soldier-s-story-11753163.php
2017-04-18
GM Chorale to perform 'Letter from Italy: 1944" in Hartford
New Haven Register, April 18, 2017
2017-02-28
'Letter from Italy 1944' explores PTSD with music, film, lectures and discussion
New Haven Register, February 28, 2017
https://www.nhregister.com/music/article/Letter-from-Italy-1944-explores-PTSD-with-11751818.php
EARLIER NEWS
2015-01-14
Greater Middletown Chorale to Audition New Singers
ZIP06, January 14, 2015
https://www.zip06.com/article/20150114/LIV01/501139987
2014-09-10
GMChorale Auditioning New Singers
ZIP06, September 10, 2014