To the editor:
The slogan “Pride in Peabody” certainly seemed appropriate as I listened to the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Chorale sing at the midterm inaugural of city government held at City Hall on Monday night. What a pleasure to hear this dedicated group of students! Their performance of “America” (arranged by Robert Edgerton) was pristine, and superbly directed by Jon Simmons. We are fortunate to have Mr. Simmons at the helm of the high school choral program. He is an exceptional musician, not only in his ability to discipline his young singers, but also in his choice of material. He and the chorale have impressed audiences at every community event where they have performed. And I would just like to give them an extra standing “O” here — in writing. Bravo!
We are lucky, as well, to have Jason Jones conducting the PVMHS Concert Band. Kudos to him and to his band members for a spirited performance at the City Hall proceedings Monday. It must be a thrill for the students and conductors alike to perform in a venue like the Wiggin Auditorium, where the acoustics are so extraordinary.
So yes! “Pride in Peabody!” I, for one, am very proud of our high school music program.
Jacky Ankeles
Peabody
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Coiffed Cattle Get Their Close-up
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Fed Suggests Bond Purchases Could Slow
AP: DOJ Broke Own Rules Seizing Phone Records
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
