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LEGACY 2010: LATEST NEWS
(5/2/2007)
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: Legacy Event 2010 will take place on March 19-21, 2010. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
(4/13/2007)
FEEDBACK REQUESTED: If you attended Legacy 2008, we’d like your comments, reactions, and suggestions. This will help us make Legacy 2010 even better. Click here to give your feedback
(4/11/2007)
Learn about the Singers Endowment Fund. Click on the ENDOWMENT tab, and you'll find everything you need to know. As many have requested, there is now an option for donating an amount you choose on a bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis. You can set it up so the amount you desire is automatically transferred to the Endowment Fund with each of your paychecks, for the duration you determine.
Ken McEllyn (85), strumming at Legacy 2008.
Bill Cavanagh (68) joyously leaps to his feet to signify that he met his wife Joanne on a Singers concert tour.
Basketball players who sing (or Singers who play basketball): Miggy Gutierrez (2010) Brendan Reilly (2007), and El Presidente Paul Gladney (2004) took part in the Alumni vs. current Singers basketball game at Legacy 2008.
Tim Koob (87) returned to Legacy 2008 twenty-one years after graduation. In the background, Paul Gladney (2004) reenacts a scene from Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Singing Spires: Ippi [Bill Ippolito] (72), and Herb Sudfeld (73).
Shea Quinn, who turned twenty-one at Legacy 2008, and Remi Corvelyn.
Former Director Mike Luisi and Nick Orlando (85) at Legacy 2008.
Mike Neuman and Jim Sulzmann from the Class of 1965 reconnected at Legacy 2008.
Class of 1974 grads Dave Koch and Bert Wagner with their wives Phyllis and Kathleen at Legacy 2008
Visit the 2007-2008 Spires website to learn a little bit about each member, and find information about ordering Spires CDs.
(4/7/08)
CHECK THE REPERTOIRE PAGE FOR NEW 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 Jim Croce, Tim Hauser, and Tommy West (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.
You can download any of these songs if you'd like to enjoy them on your iPod or burn them to a CD.
Six decades of Singers tours add up to a lot of fine memories!
Current Singer Bill Hanlon (2008), the Alumni Chair.
Current Singer Chris Irving (2011)
Dave Paolantonio, Pop Floyd, and Mike Del Priori, all from the Class of 1972, made their way back to Legacy 2008.
Spires 1968-69. Seven of these Singers enjoyed Legacy 2008.
Villanova Singers Director Brian Meneely, pictured here on the Singers Fall Tour in 2003, is now in his eighteenth season leading the group.
Director Herbert Fiss, who led the Singers from 1957-1977, had a profound impact on hundreds of Singers. For memories of Herbert Fiss, see the History tab.
Father Denis Wilde, who directed the Singers from 1977-1982 and from 1985-1987
Mike Luisi, who was director of the Villanova Singers from 1982 through 1985
An early 70's Singers tour.
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 Welcome to the on-line home of the Villanova Singers Legacy - a new and exciting initiative for all Villanova Singers, current and past. The Singers legacy is its music and brotherhood. The "Villanova Singers Legacy" is a special initiative designed to bring the brotherhood together and assure that the traditions of the Singers continue to be passed on from generation to generation. At the inaugural Legacy Event in 2007, more than 150 Singers and 100 guests gathered to reconnect, reminisce, and (of course) sing.
The 2008 Legacy Event took place at Villanova on April 4-6, 2008, with more than 200 Singers and over 80 guests. Singers from six decades— from the founding Class of 1956 through the current members—found the event to be a memorable and moving experience. To see the Singers who attended, scroll down.
HINT: You can always get to the HOME page by clicking on the Singers logo in the upper left corner... learn more 
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Recent grad Steve Guerrini (2007)
Andrew Clare (2009), just updated the Villanova Singers website.
Herbert Fiss leads the 1962-63 Singers in rehearsal.
Spring Concert, 1996
The 2007-2008 Villanova Singers return from their Montreal trip, March 6, 2008.
DID YOU KNOW?
Once upon a time, the men of Villanova had to wear jackets and ties to class and to mass (where attendance was taken). Females, of course, were not allowed in the dorms. Hard to believe, no? Pictured here, John Janucci (56), Robert Ford (56), Paul Landau (55), and Connie “Moose” Urban (56) in 1955.
DID YOU KNOW?
ALMA MATER FUN FACTS: Al Dubin and Joseph Burke, the two men responsible for Villanova's Alma Mater, have a pretty impressive songbook. Working together or with other collaborators, they are responsible for works such as I Only Have Eyes for You, We're in the Money, Forty-Second Street, Pennies From Heaven, Rambling Rose, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, the Academy Award winning Lullaby of Broadway, and the infamous Tip Toe Through the Tulips With Me.
You can find the Alma Mater lyrics (to all three verses), sheet music, and versions recorded by the Villanova Singers and Band on the Villanova University website . You will find the Singers’ sheet music and another Singers recorded version by clicking the Repertoire tab above.
As Villanova has been coed for some time, the line “loyal sons of Villanova” is typically now sung as “loyal heirs of Villanova.”
Want to sing the Alma Mater in Latin? Check it out .
DID YOU KNOW?
Manhattan Transfer founder Tim Hauser (second from left above) was a Villanova Singer and member of The Spires. He graduated from Villanova in 1963.
DID YOU KNOW?
Jim Croce graduated from Villanova in 1965. He was a member of the Singers and also performed with The Spires (who used the name "Coventry Lads" when they were performing at events not sponsored by Villanova).
DID YOU KNOW?
Before attending Villanova, Tom Picardo sang in a group called the Criterions with Tim Hauser. He performed in the Singers, and was the founding Director of the Spires. After graduating from Villanova in 1963, he was the producer for Jim Croce's albums. He sang and released albums (using the stage name Tommy West) as Cashman, Pistilli, and West; Cashman & West; the Buchanan Brothers; and a solo album. He continues to produce music today.
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Rafael Dueno (2004), Mike DeLaura (2002), Kristina Ruiz-Mesa (2005), Scott Armato (98), and Jason O’Brien (2006) enjoy Legacy 2008.
George Halcovage (79) talks to Doug Petix (79), and Father Denis Wilde seeks divine guidance.
Nick Marini, Jason O’Brien, and James Greenspan from the Class of 2006 join Director Brian Meneely at Legacy 2008.
It’s the 1970s again at Legacy 2008. Front row: Pete McGowan (79), Jim Fongheiser (77), and Verne Hebbard (77). Back row: Dan Callahan (79), Mike Filoromo (76), Tom Bucaria (80), and Chuck Nussbaum (78).
Ryan Corbi and Kevin Schulz from the Class of 2005 at Legacy 2008.
Current and recent grad Spires a cappella style.
Former Director Father Denis Wilde and current Singer E.J. “Gibbler” Mentry (2011) at Legacy 2008.
Together again: Tom Kane (71), Herbie Sudfeld (73), Rick Fersch (71), Denny Garbo (70), Dave May (72), Paul Orleman (73), and Mark Klimas (74). Herb, Rick, Denny, Dave, and Mark all served as President of the Singers.
Tenors sing at Legacy 2008.
Sixties Singers reunite at Legacy 2008.
Second basses span the decades, from the 50s to the 00s.
Five photos merged to show the 200 Villanova Singers performing at Legacy 2008. Singers spanned from the founding Class of 1956 to the current freshman class of 2011. Current Director Brian Meneely and past directors Mike Luisi and Father Denis Wilde led the group in song Saturday evening.
Class of 68 grads Joe Purifico, Newton Gilchrist, Jim Vincenzo, and Bob Chaves share musical memories at Legacy 2008, forty years on.
On Friday evening, assorted members of the Spires performed. Here, Ed Connell (75) brings back his classic “Teen Angel/Blue Moon” tenor work.
The 2007-2008 Villanova Singers prepare to perform at Legacy 2008. Director Brian Meneely sits on the stage and chats with the audience, which includes Class of 1956 alumnus Connie "Moose" Urban, center, and more than 180 of his fellow Brothers in Song alumni.
Joe Lynch (83), Tim Koob (87), Nick Orlando (85), and Michael Fink (2005) smile at Legacy 2008.
Current Singers and recent grads at Legacy 2008: Greg Baldini (2011), Vince Vouno (2010), Kevin Schulz (2005), Ryan Corbi (2005), Mike Twomey (2011), and Shea Quinn (2009)
WHO WAS AT LEGACY 2008?
Jack Eddinger (56), Jack Padova (56), Moose Urban (56), Chuck Brockman (57), Sir Bob Lima (57), Richard Dressler (58), James Fox (58), George Berry (62), Jim Quinn (64), Ted Braun (65), George Esser (65), Michael Neuman (65), Jim Sulzmann (65), Barry Burke (66), Jim Debesis (66), Frank Romano (66), Ron Turiello (66), Tom Westhoff (66), Jeff Richard (67), Emmett Bonner (68), Bill Cavanagh (68), Bob Chaves (68), Jack Csaklos (68), Ken Fersch (68), Newton Gilchrist (68), Joe Purifico (68), Patrick Schelle (68), Paul Sessions (68), Richard Smialek (68), Jim Vincenzo (68), Richard Kaplan (69), Aurelio Pontarelli (69), Bob Seraphin (69), Mike DiVernieri (70), Denis Garbo (70), Rick Grabowski (70), Don Hoyt (70), Tom McAuliffe (70), Rich Orose (70), Mike Pouy (70), Bob Rodachy (70), Ray Santanna (70), John Sgrignoli (70), Remo Caputo (71), Rick Fersch (71), Tom Kane (71), Mike Del Priore (72), Joe Deviney (72), Bill Eads (72), Pop Floyd (72), Bill Ippolito (Ippi) (72), Barry Marron (72), Dave May (72), Joe Mignogna (72), Dave Mikowychok (72), Joe Orazi (72), Dave Paolantonio (72), John Hulka (73), Paul Orleman (73), George Psak (73), Gene Riordan (73), Steve Riley (73), Herb Sudfeld (73), John Van Tassel (73), Bert Wagner (73), John Aiello (74), Joe Goldschmidt (74), Bob Hughes (74), Jack Kelly (74), Mark Klimas (74), Dave Koch (74), John Murray (74), Geoff Sawyer (74), Lev White McQuillan (74), Bob Anderson (75), Ed Connell (75), Rev. Danny Doyle (75), Tom Giordano (75), Mike Rosci (75), Mark Ruane (75), Phil Scott (75), Andy Carrabus (76), Mike Filoromo (76), Bill Gambogi (76), Pat Ring (76), Bob Ballou (77), Jim Fongheiser (77), Verne Hebard (77), Glenn Reitmeier (77), Mike McCarthy (78), Chuck Nussbaum (78), Tom Pyne (78), Dan Callahan (79), Bob Crowley (79), Moose Faust (79), George Halcovage (79), Rick Lenahen (79), Pete McGowan (79), Doug Petix (79), Tom Bucaria (80), Ferd Gunther (80), Bill Philip (80), Joe Beebe (81), Matt Fierro (81), Jim Anderson (82), Matthew Carlyle (82), Ron Schnellbacher (82), Fran Halcovage (83), Joe Lynch (83), Mark Reeth (83), Mike Stellabotte (83), Nick Orlando (85), Ken McEllyn (85), Tim Koob (87), Tony Farina (92), Dan Giacobbe (93), Fish Schumann (93), John Sion (93), Bob Hoff (94), Jeff Kunsman (96), Steve Schaefer (96), Christopher Soltis (96), Steve Braut (97), Dan Williams (97), Scott Armato (98), Steve Glaab (98), Ron Monkries (98), Andrew Silver (98), Dave Stys (98), Michael Lamothe (99), Richard Chesney (2000), Michael Eyre (2001), Mike Delaura (2002), Eric Clark (2002), Gianmarc Johns (2002), Rafael Dueno (2004), Paul Gladney (2004), Big Jim Murdoch (2004), Emeka Nwaneshiudu (2004), Mike Werner (2004), Drew Boles (2005), Chris Bilbao (2005), Ryan Corbi (2005), Michael Fink (2005), Kevin Schulz (2005), James Greenspan (2006), Nick Marini (2006), Jason O'Brien (2006), Broc Flores (2007), Mike Flynn (2007), Steve Guerrini (2007), Nick Medaglio (2007), Brendan Reilly (2007), Nick Sampogna (2007), plus the current Singers from the class of 2008: Scott Bona, Brian Capogna, Bill Hanlon, Pidge Hawkins, Jasaon Merritt, and Jim Belasco; the class of 2009: Andrew Clare, Matt Gerard, John Guyol, Jim Klein, Ryan McCann, Paul Parisi, Shea Quinn, Matthew Rusk, and Doug Wisneiski; the class of 2010: Kyle Dean, Jim Ellis, Charles Gillespie, Miguel Gutierrez, Chris Hylkema, Kevin Lavery, Jon Limberakis, Jeffery McGoldrick, Christopher Muyo, and Vince Vuono; and the class of 2011: Joseph Aguila, Gregory Baldini, Mike Distasio, Phillip Hearn, Patrick Hoy, Chris Irving, Logan Kirsch, Yasuhiro Kusakawa, Kent Maghacut, Kyle McConville, EJ Mentry, Greg Moore, Shawn Morris, Greg Sleasman, Paul Trahey, and Mike Twomey, accompanist Niki Beaumariage (2008), Past Directors Mike Luisi and Father Denis Wilde, and current Director Brian Meneely!
John Dunphy, Villanova’s Head of Music Activities, joins Paul Orleman (73), Singers Director Brian Meneely, Paul Gladney (2004), and Bill Ippolito (72) at Singers Legacy 2008.
Thirteen of the 1971-72 Spires reunited at Legacy 2008!
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WE HAVE OVER 1000+ PICTURES ON-LINE FOR YOU TO VIEW!! All six decades are represented (50s to 00'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 YOUR HELP! We would like your assistance in identifying many photos, particularly those from the 90's and the 60's, so please add your comments if you can identify date, location, etc. We also need 90's guys to dig into their archives and post more photos of 90's Singers and Singers events. Thanks for helping us fill in pieces of the past!
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