The idea took off and became reality when fifty sopranos, altos, tenors and basses joined in the chorus' first show in June 1971. May. Enthusiasm over the first show brought an interest in mounting a Christmas production. In all but one year beginning in 1971 the chorus has mounted two shows. The one exception was a spring show canceled when chorus members, not wanting to impose on Faith because she suffered back problems, voted not to go through with a scheduled production. Faith notes she wanted the show to go on.
Faith pays tribute to chorus members past and present.
She says two shows a year requires a lot in the way of commitment. Rehearsals for the spring show in May begins in early January. Rehearsals for the Christmas show begin soon after Labor Day and continue though November. Rehearsals escalate in the week leading up to the May and December productions. Then they are held every evening beginning Monday up to the opening curtain.