William Appling Singers & Orchestra | ||
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Celebrating William Appling | ||
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The Board of Directors of William Appling Singers & Orchestra is pleased to announce Celebrating William Appling, an afternoon of musical and spoken tribute honoring William Appling's life, to take place at The Riverside Church in New York City, on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. Musical tributes will be offered by Bill's longtime friends Jim Hall, guitarist, and David Ralph, organist; and Summer Music Experience alumnae Sarah Adams, violist, and Debra Lew Harder, pianist. In addition, a choir comprised of those who sang with Bill throughout the many years of his teaching and conducting will sing J.S. Bach's Motet “Singet dem Herrn,” for double unaccompanied chorus, as well as Bill's arrangement of the spiritual “We Shall Walk” to be conducted by Joseph Jennings, the longtime musical director of, and now artistic advisor to, Chanticleer. All who have ever sung with Bill, for no matter how brief a time, are invited to participate in the choir. Please click here for detailed information: A reception and gathering of old friends and new will take place in the church immediately following the program. We look forward to celebrating Bill Appling's spirit of generosity, humanity, and love of creation. For places to stay in New York City, a map, travel information and directions and parking at Riverside Church, please click here: Click here for a list of those who have told us they are planning to attend: If you have any questions, please write to waso@muzen.com or call 201-854-7483. | ||
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A memorial tribute to William Appling by A. Grace Lee Mims on her program "The Black Arts" was aired on December 10th, 2008 on WCLV-FM. The tribute includes several rare recordings of Mr. Appling conducting the 1961-62 Glenville High School Choral Club along with other selections. | ||
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It is requested that donations in William Appling's memory be sent to: Henry Street Settlement | ||
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