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The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization composed of local auditioned singers who utilize their talents to pursue excellence in choral music performance, is holding an online silent auction fundraiser from April 9th-16th, 2025. Funds raised will help support GCS’s critical operational expenses including purchasing new music, advertising concerts, and honoraria for the accompanist, instrumentalists and staff. Raising money allows the chorus to offer exemplary concerts seasonally for Memorial Day and Christmas without charging admission to the public.
The chorus is seeking donations for the auction such as gift cards in the amount of $25 or greater, items or services from local artists and businesses, etc. This endeavor will also benefit these local establishments by encouraging patrons to support them, as well. Fundraisers like the silent auction will help ensure the chorus’ continued musical contributions to Adams County and the surrounding areas.
Donated items are needed by March 31st, 2025. Please call or text chorus member Jan Gazmen (717-339-6623) to coordinate donation pickup.
The chorus will present a pair of patriotic concerts entitled “God Bless the U.S.A.” on Memorial Day weekend. The first concert will take place on Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 P.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover, PA 17331. The second concert will take place on Sunday, May 25th at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of The United Lutheran Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
The concerts will honor America as the chorus pays tribute to our armed services and gives thanks for those who, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, “gave the last full measure of devotion.” Showcasing the music that celebrates our great country from the Civil War to the present, some of the program’s favorites will include “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America,” and “God Bless the U.S.A.”
There will be a special recognition of our veterans as the chorus presents “A Tribute to the Armed Services.” Those men and women who have faithfully served our country in the military are encouraged to attend and be recognized for their service. Legendary bugler Jari Villanueva, the country’s foremost expert on military bugle calls, will be present to play taps.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public. Tax-deductible contributions are appreciated to help defray concert-related expenses.
For more information or to participate in the silent auction, please visit gettysburgchoralsociety.org
