St. Paul’s Boys Choir of Cambridge to Perform at Norwood Junior High Benefit Concert-November 13, 1967

Norwood Catholic Woman’s Club Sponsors Acclaimed Ensemble Following International Performances in Rome

NORWOOD – Music lovers across the region will have a rare opportunity to hear world-class choral performance when the renowned St. Paul’s Boys Choir of Cambridge appears in concert at the Norwood Junior High School this Friday at 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Norwood Catholic Woman’s Club, the event serves as a major benefit performance, marking the choir’s first public local appearance since returning from an international tour.

Club President Mrs. George McDonald and Program Chairman Mrs. Donald Romeo announced the engagement, highlighting the rigorous standards required of the young choristers. Composed of students selected for both exceptional musical talent and high academic achievement, the boys dedicate two daily school periods and an extra hour after classes to intensive musical study. Under the musical direction of Dedham resident Theodore Marier, the ensemble has earned widespread acclaim, including two appearances on Christmas television broadcasts and a celebrated summer concert at Rome’s Sport Palace, where they performed a diverse repertoire of classical and modern selections.

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The concert also highlights strong personal ties between the prestigious Cambridge institution and the Norwood community. Rev. Joseph L. Collins, pastor of St. Paul’s Church and chairman of the school’s board of directors, is a native of Norwood.

Organizing the benefit has involved extensive coordination by the Catholic Woman’s Club leadership team:

• Ways and Means Chairman: Mrs. Helen Roberts
• Concert Co-Chairmen: Mrs. John Francis and Mrs. Eugene Thayer
• Assisting Committee Members: Mrs. Richard Capobianco, Mrs. James Crook, Mrs. William St. Laurent, and Mrs. Anthony Mastandrea

Tickets for Friday evening’s performance are available through club representatives, with proceeds supporting local community welfare and cultural initiatives.

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