Tickets are now on sale for the Villanova Singers Legacy Weekend, March 23-25 on the Villanova Campus. To see the schedule of events and purchase your tickets, click HERE.
Need a hotel? Contact the Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting, 2055 Chemical Road, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, USA 19462 at 610-567-0900. Let them know you are a Villanova Singer, and they will reward you with a discounted rate.
LEGACY WEEKEND: March 23-25, 2012, at Villanova. Be there!
(12/31/2011) A GIFT OF SONG
Warm thanks to the latest donors to the Villanova Singers Endowment Fund:
Joe Beebe (81) James Belasco (09) Chuck Brockman (57) Tom Bucaria (80) Joe Carmichael (79) Ken Fersch (68) James Greenspan (06) Steve Guerrini (07) Kevin Lavery (10) Paul Lee (11) Philip Maher (64) Ryan McCann (09) EJ Mentry (11) Greg Moore (11) Shawn Morris (11) Jason O'Brien (06) Aurelio Pontarelli (69) Nick Sampogna (07) Ron Turiello (66) Vince Vuono (10) Bill Wysocki (05)
Thanks to you and to all who have donated. Your generosity sent the Singers on a weekend tour to Washington DC in November, and the Endowment Fund will continue to fund tours every year.
To see the complete list of donors, and instructions on how you can contribute, click on the Endowment tab, or on the "donate now" button below. Please consider a Christmas donation to keep Singers Singing on tour!
As a result of your contributions, the Villanova Singers Endowment Fund reached its first goal: $200,000. Now that we have reached this milestone, each year, every year, one tour will be funded with the managed returns earned by the endowment; the principal will remain in place permanently to fund future tours. Now we set our sights on the next goal: an additional $200,000 which will fund a second annual tour for every year to come once that goal is achieved.
We ask all who have not yet donated to consider a gift, and previous donors who are able, to contribute again.
Remember that all or part of any donation to Villanova can be directed to the Villanova Singers Endowment Fund.
Singers tours span seven decades: that adds up to a lot of fine memories!
(9/22/2011) ARE YOU A FACEBOOKER?
If yes, join the VILLANOVA SINGERS LEGACY SOCIETY GROUP. The group has over 160 Singers, from many generations. You can connect with Brothers of all ages, let everyone know what you are up to (musically and otherwise), share Singers stories, browse photos, and connect with past and current Singers. We hope you will join and participate. Simply click the "Ask to Join Group" button at the top right of the facebook page.
(6/29/2011) LEGACY EVENT 2012!
If you haven't yet, mark your calendars: The next Villanova Singers Legacy Society Weekend is scheduled for March 23-25, 2012, at Villanova. One of our goals is to have the biggest turnout yet, so please plan to be there!
Calling all Spires, past and present: 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of The Spires, so be prepared for magical Spiral musical moments and memories.
(6/29/2011) HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER D!
Reverend Edward C. Doherty, OSA, who was Moderator for the Villanova Singers from 1962 to 1974, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Father Doherty has returned to Villanova as a resident of Saint Thomas Monastery. He is looking forward to seeing all of you at Legacy 2012.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
Click the REPERTOIRE TAB and listen to songs performed by the Villanova Singers, Spires, and Perfect Union. There are recordings from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s, so please expect the sound quality to vary a bit! The Spires selections include several songs from the original (1962-63) Spires featuring Tommy West, Tim Hauser, and Jim Croce (that's Jim Croce at the beginning of Kilgarra Mountain). Thanks to Tom Picardo (Tommy West), founding Director of the Spires, for the superb-quality versions of these original Spires recordings.
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WHAT IS THE VILLANOVA SINGERS LEGACY SOCIETY?
The Villanova Singers Legacy Society is an exciting initiative for all Villanova Singers, current and past. The goal of the "VSLS" is to connect "Brothers in Song" of all ages and assure that the traditions of the Singers are enjoyed and passed on, up and down, from generation to generation. Over seven decades, the music, brotherhood, and touring have provided memories that last a lifetime.
One activity of the VSLS is a weekend of song and celebration for current and past Singers. The next VSLS Weekend is scheduled for March 23-25, 2012, at Villanova. Mark your calendars!
At the inaugural Legacy Weekend in 2007, more than 150 Singers and 100 guests gathered to reconnect, reminisce, and (of course) sing. The 2008 Legacy Weekend took place at Villanova on April 4-6, 2008, with more than 200 Singers and over 80 guests.
The most recent Legacy Weekend took place at Villanova March 19-21, 2010. Singers from seven decades, from the founding Class of 1956 through the class of 2013, found the event to be an enjoyable, memorable, and moving experience.
NOTE: You can always get to the HOME page by clicking on the Singers logo in the upper left corner...learn more
FLASHBACK Officers from the 1965-66 Season. Left to right: Tour Director Jeff Richard (67), VP Frank Romano (66), Social Director Jim Debesis (66), Corresponding Secretary Al Massi (67), President Barry Burke (66), Librarian Rick Stepien (67), and Treasurer Tom Westoff (66).
VILLANOVA SINGERS LEGACY EVENT
Join your brothers in song at Legacy Weekend 2012!
The next Singers Legacy Weekend is scheduled for March 23-25, 2012, at Villanova; Mark your calendar, and plan to attend!
The Villanova Singers Legacy Event is designed to connect generations of Singers. At Legacy 2010, the alumni and current Singers who attended spanned seven decades. Close to 200 Singers performed songs from all seven decades of the Singers repertoire. We hope to set a new participation record with Legacy Weekend 2012.
Founding Director of the folk-influenced Villanova Spires Tom Picardo (Class of 1963) with current Spires (and recent Spires grads) at Legacy 2010.
Founding Brothers from the 1950s. Front: Sir Bob Lima (57), Mary Eddinger, Jack Eddinger (56). Back: Connie "Moose" Urban (56), Chuck Brockman (57), Jim Fox (58)
FIND YOURSELF!
WE HAVE OVER 1000+ PICTURES ON-LINE FOR YOU TO VIEW. Graduating classes from all seven decades are represented (50s to 10's). Please click on the button below to be taken to our photos page where you can view AND register with your email to upload your pictures right to the site.
We need 50's, 80's, and 90's guys to dig into their archives and post more photos of Singers and Singers events. Thanks for helping us fill in pieces of the past!
