Albany, NY – Albany Pro Musica (APM), led by Artistic Director and Conductor David Griggs-Janower, today announced the second concert of its 27th season, a holiday concert entitled With Voice and Harp, to be performed on Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9, 2007.
With Voice and Harp showcases APM’s renowned a cappella sound in brilliant seasonal favorites with harp accompaniment from Karlinda Caldicott. The harp sound is particularly well suited to the holiday season and will be featured in Benjamin Britten’s much loved but seldom performed A Ceremony of Carols as well as other pieces.
“It has been almost two decades since we have performed A Ceremony of Carols,†says Artistic Director and Conductor David Griggs-Janower. “We return to this beautiful classic with fresh enthusiasm and the best blend of voices in our history.†He adds, “As in all our programs, we strive to marry great music with great texts. That’s how we select repertoire. Singing music with these two key elements is a matter of great pride for us. Naturally, we will also present some sing-along carols so the audience can join their voices with ours.â€
APM is proud to feature accompaniment by harpist Karlinda Caldicott in its annual holiday performances. Ms. Caldicott has performed with the Albany Symphony and is currently the principal harpist for the Schenectady and Catskill Symphony Orchestras. She resides, performs and teaches in upstate New York.
APM will perform With Voice and Harp on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Carondelet Hospitality Center at the St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham and on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. at Scotia Reformed Church (224 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia). Admission is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors (62+), and $12 for students. For more information, venues and to order tickets, phone 518-438-6548. For detailed directions to both locations, please go to our website at www.albanypromusica.org or call 518-438-6548.
About Albany Pro Musica: Founded in 1981, Albany Pro Musica has become the Capital Region’s premier chorus and a major presence in the area’s cultural scene. Guided by the direction of founding Artistic Director and Conductor David Griggs-Janower, Albany Pro Musica presents professional quality performances spanning the rich 1,000-year history of choral music. Albany Pro Musica sings music ranging from intimate a cappella sacred and secular pieces to powerful orchestral choral pieces such as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The excellent reputation of the 60-voice choir extends far beyond the immediate Capital Region, drawing both performers and audiences from neighboring counties and states. In its 27 years of growth in skill, ambition, achievements and audiences, Albany Pro Musica has earned national recognition while remaining steadfast in its dedication to bringing excellent a cappella and accompanied choral music to its audiences.
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Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tuesday's annual town meeting includes a $14 million operating budget, new short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units and sign bylaws, and free cash article appropriations.
Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.
The fiscal 2027 budget is up a little over 10 percent. Some of the main increases are the Mount Greylock Regional School District and McCann Technical School: the McCann assessment is up more than 30 percent based on factors including enrollment and the school renovation project, and Mount Greylock's is up 11 percent.
Article 11 is for the town to vote to approve from free cash the sum of $16,298.48 for the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget. Article 3 is appropriate $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School assessment.
Another notable increase was in life and health insurance, showing an increase of about 26 percent.
Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. One of the articles asks the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses.
Many town departments are looking for new vehicles. The Fire Department is looking to replace its outdated 1996 fire engine. There are two articles related to the truck at a total of $813,366. Article 12 would transfer $225,000 from free cash into the Fire Truck Stabilization Fund; Article 13 would transfer $605,000 from the fund and authorize the borrowing of $208,366.08.
The total includes a $100,000 contingency cost to cover any additional costs if a 2026 model-year chassis cannot be secured before new emissions standards go into effect in 2027.
The board at its last meeting moved the $225,000 transfer to come before the borrowing article, changing the stabilization number. If the $225,000 is not voted on, then they will amend the next article's number on the floor, subtracting the $225,000. This shows the borrowing number significantly lower.
Article 17 asks for the transfer of $80,000 from free cash to replace a police cruiser.
Police Chief Rob Derksen's aim is to replace one vehicle every other year, meaning the oldest vehicle gets replaced about every 10 years.
He stressed that if delayed this year, the town may have to double up in a future year to get back on schedule, and that paying later usually costs more. The article will ask for $80,000 from free cash, the vehicles used to be funded by the BHRD.
Lastly, the Highway Department is looking to replace a 2014 International dump truck that will be a total of $330,000 and will take two to three years to receive.
Money will be used from last year's approval of $250,000 from free cash for the replacement of a 2012 highway front-end loader that was underspent $49,261. Town meeting is being asked to approve a transfer of $53,274.85 from free cash and the use of $227,464 from funds from the Sale of Town Real Estate to fund the balance.
Other free cash proposals include $1,200 to purchase software to support tracking and ongoing maintenance schedules of town-owned vehicles; $42,000 for the replacement of the Highway Department's storage shed roof, $200,000 to reduce the tax levy.
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