Music sweetens the campus

by Joe Holden assistant news editor

With a wave of her hand, Dr. Adeline Bethany, director of the college chorus, filled the Brockmann chapel and the entire campus with angelic voices and holiday tunes on Sunday.

Though the weather was a balmy 70 degrees, the music still ignited the holiday spirits amidst a packed audience.

The 40-member chorus, composed mostly of students with several community members, performed music following a diverse program. Music rnnged from combinations of Latin and Spanish to Christian-rock selections.

The concert featured an audience sing-a-long, solos by sopranos Shanna Fanelli and Jenna Mancini, piano accompaniment by Clam LaPorta and a special appearance by a wobbly Santa Claus, who, by the way, lost his hat amid flying down one of the aisles in the chapel.

Following the concert, a reception was held in the mansion for the audience and chorus members.

On Monday night, holiday cheer, music style was delivered by the chorus to the senior Cabrini sisters' home in Overbrook, Phila.

The program was a condensed version of the Sunday concert. The Cabrini sisters, including Mother Ursula Infante, foundress of the college, performed a song of their own.

Following the concert for the sisters, a small reception was held in their community room.

Bethany's plans for the spring semester include a spring concert with show tunes and a trip to Europe, including Italy and the Vatican.