Visual/Performing Artists in Transition
a Health Issues Conference

In Richard's own words:
"This is a decision I have been struggling to avoid, but it has become increasingly clear that I can no longer do justice to the dual responsibilities of operating a growing small business, Candlewood Digital, and being the director of a healthy chorus. I am simply stretched way too thin. This job, in this organization, with these wonderful people, has been one of the great joys of my life. I am immensely grateful to have had this opportunity and will treasure my time here always. I would continue indefinitely if I felt I could balance the two jobs without giving short shrift to one or both."

The Danbury Music Centre announces a vacancy for the salaried position of Music Director/Conductor of the Danbury Concert Chorus. Highly qualified, experienced choral conductors may call or email the Danbury Music Centre for additional information.

The Danbury Concert Chorus is a large, mixed voice, non-auditioned ensemble of adult singers rehearsing and performing classical, contemporary and other diversified works. The chorus rehearses weekly on Tuesdays from September through May and performs three times a year including an annual Messiah.

To request additional information about this position, or to learn more about the application process, please call (203) 748-1716 or email dmc1935@snet.net. All applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 16, 2010.

If you were in the vicinity of downtown Danbury at precisely 10 p.m. on Dec. 21, that loud noise you heard was the thunderous applause accompanying the standing ovation being given to the Danbury Music Centre’s annual production of ‘Messiah.’ And well deserved, it was.

The location of this year’s performance was at First Congregational Church on Deer Hill Avenue, a departure from its usual venue of St. Peter Church.

No matter ... the smaller accommodations seemed somehow to only magnify the beauty of the production. I imagined Handel himself, smiling down on all in attendance and nodding in approval at the magnificent voices and the soaring orchestral sounds.

And who better to conduct this masterpiece than Richard Price. With his baton, he brings vibrancy, emotion and great joy to the performance. It is obvious that this gifted man enjoys “Messiah” and that all those under his baton respect and admire him. Danbury is privileged to have him.

If  “Messiah” doesn’t reveal to you the true meaning of Christmas, then I don’t know what it would take. My husband and I have enjoyed attending virtually every performance over the past 30 years. It is one of the true highlights of our Christmas season.

Kudos to all — Mr. Price, the soloists, the Danbury Concert Chorus and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra. And Merry Christmas to all.