Connecticut western news., 1920-04-29
ANNUAL. It 41AAAaA N2 E
 COUNTY CHORAL. UNION
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works which were given. The chor- us covered itself with glory, and their precision, volume and enthu- Isiasm, must be great source of sat isfaction and does justice to that splendid leader, Arthur Mees. The atmosphere which reigned at the shed is both uplifting and inspiring, and I know we are all better for hav- ing been there."
 '1 wonder if Norfolk seems empty after so many important and un- important people have departed. Per haps a welcome, restful feeling re- mains. There can certainly be nothing like the homesick feeling l am sure so many must have when they turn their thoughts backward and think of the music shed, serene with it's spirit tenants and without us Oh, things are over so soon"
 "The Norfolk concerts, particular lyas regards the productions of com positions by American musicians, simply stand alone. They represent a movement which ought, in my opinion, to extend to every festival organization in the United States. Their ideals, indeed, are taken up in small way at Worcester, Mass, and at Pittsfeld, Mass, and possibly in few other places. But the fact remains that about the most impor- tant American music of the year is that which is given at the June con- certs in the music she'd"
 ''The evening was a rare treat in every way. To see the wonderful zal7as alone was we'll worth the trip and when we add to this all the beau tiful music which we heard came about as near to perfection as any thing can do."
 ''I wish I could tell you how much we enjoyed and appreciated the fes- tival concerts. I shall long remem- Der the beautiful music as we'll as the fairy magic of the surroundings and I know have never enjoyed festi- val so much before"
 Believe me, it is with sincere ap- preciation of your kindness for the most enjoyable, musical and sociable treat of this week. I have attended a number of the festivals and it has been a great pleasure to me to hear the chorus increase in volume and finish with each year. do not think anything short of the celestial choir could excel the union and I offer my congratulations to the chorus, and more than all to its superb leader, MI. Mees." -..-.
 "I have always 4 harbored a hope that some day might have the good | fortune to attend one of the wonder ful festivals at Norfolk, under the auspices of the Litchield County Choral union, and this year my dream has come true. 1 have never heard finer choral singing and the realization of the festival in it's musical features was even greater than the anticipation"
 "A thousand thanks to you for so beautiful and wonderful time. The l festivals are truly feasts for heart and mind and I can never tell you enough what great joy and inspi- ration they are to all who have the l privilege of attendance" s< .,
 'I cannot do the subject justice by thousandth part. The concerts were wonderfully fine and when express the opinion that the choru: T never sang better I trust I may be allowed to state that consider my self something. of judge as sang in the chorus for 18 years and las year and this year were the first op portunities I have had for hearing this body: of singers from the out side. I now wish I had quit tn, ranks earlier in order to enjoy thi
 magnificent singing of the choru from the seats of the audience" z "It, is difficult to restrain superla tives when the events of the pas week are. recalled, and those wh were privileged to enjoy the festiva and all it implies have incurred { debt of gratitude which a mere ex pression of thanks but inadequatel, discharges" .>s
 "This is the third year I have ha,
 the unusual privilege of singing il
 the chorus at the Norfolk concerts
 Each year I have wished to expres
 my gratitude to you, but always tn,
 impossibility of saying anything ade
 quate has kept me from writing you Now, however, I am leaving and
 feel that cannot go without telling you of my appreciation. My musica ability is slight but my musical train ing has been of the best. Those wht have taught and influenced me have given me truly artistic background of good taste in music. I am telling you this because it seems to me thar I am typical of the average persor whom this great community benefit is meant to reach and inspire. The rehearsals and the June concert.
 have been large part of my life here. I have loved it all, loved the
 music intensely, and it is with the