Villanova Singers Legacy

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(5/5/2012)
LEGACY WEEKED 2012 PHOTOS - EVEN MORE!

Check out the pictures in the new Legacy 2012 PHOTO ALBUM. Fifty additional photos added today, and there are many more to come.

Click on each thumbnail to enlarge; click again to enlarge more.

(4/30/2012)
THE BATON IS PASSED

At the conclusion of the Spring Concert on April 28th, retiring Director Brian Meneely announced that Tim Evers is the new Director of the Villanova Singers. There was a rousing cheer from the Singers on the stage. Tim has been the Singers' accompanist for several years, and he directed the Singers in a number of concerts when Brian was ill, so they know Tim well. Tim holds a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and a Master of Music in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey.

Tim spent four years as Director of Music at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Doylestown, and since 2007 has worked at Wayne Presbyterian Church where he directs the Westminster Choir and Selah Bell Choir, the Wayne Presbyterian Church Chamber Orchestra, accompanies the Chancel Choir and the Wayne Oratorio Society rehearsals, and plays organ.

We are very fortunate to have a man with Tim's musical talents as the seventh Director of The Villanova Singers. We wish Tim outstanding success, and we wish Brian Meneely a glorious retirement filled with friends, family, fun, and music.

(3/26/2012)
THANKS TO ALL

Thanks to all the Brothers in Song who made The Villanova Singers Legacy Weekend an outstanding event. Singers from the Class of 1956 through the Class of 2015 raised their voices in song, and raised a glass (or two) to celebrate music, Brotherhood, Brian Meneely's 22 years at the helm, and 50 years of Villanova Spires.

Visit this site in the coming days; we will post a rather large number of photos!

(3/14/2012)
YOU SEND SINGERS SINGING!

Warm thanks to the latest donors to the Villanova Singers Endowment Fund:

John Aiello (74), Bob Anderson (75), James Belasco (09), Tom Bucaria (80), Eileen Burke, Joe Carmichael (79), Bill Cavanagh (68), James Greenspan (06), Bill Hanlon (08), James Hannan, Bill Ippolito (72), Sir Robert Lima (57), Philip Maher (64), Greg Moore (11), Shawn Morris (11), Paul Orleman (73), Clinton Powers (65), Craig Schneiders (85), Duane Siberski (84), Greg Sleasman (11), Ron Turiello (66)

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 (as of 12 March 2012), 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!

(2/25/2012)
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.

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 most recent Legacy Weekend took place at Villanova March 23-25, 2012. Singers from seven decades, from the founding Class of 1956 through the class of 2015, 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



A FOND FAREWELL Villanova, Villanova, When we leave your shelt'ring walls, We shall leave an echo ringing Through your treasured halls We will leave an echo ringing In the silent night While our memories are singing Of the Blue and White Brian Meneely, the longest-serving Director of The Villanova Singers, has announced that he will retire this summer. At Legacy Weekend 2012, we plan to honor Brian for his many years of dedication and musical stewardship. We urge all the Meneely Men - those Singers who had the privilege to perform under his leadership - to attend the event. FLASHBACK

LEGACY 2012

LEGACY 2012: LOOK WHO WAS THERE!

Father Edward Doherty (Moderator 1962-74), Father Denis Wilde (Director 1977-81 and 1984-88), Brian Meneely (Current Director, celebrating his 22nd and final season leading the Singers), Tim Evers (accompanist), Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. (32nd President of Villanova University)

1950s
Jack Eddinger (56), Jack Padova (56), Connie "Moose" Urban (56 - first president of The Villanova Singers), Chuck Brockman (57), Sir Bob Lima (57), Jim Fox (58)

1960s
John Sperger (64), Ted Braun (65), George Esser (65), Michael Neuman (65), Clinton Powers (65), Robert Beattie (66), Barry Burke (66), Frank Romano (66), Ron Turiello (66), Tony Raneri (67), Jeff Richard (67), Emmett Bonner (68), Bill Cavanagh (68), Jack Csaklos (68), Paul Sessions (68), Jim "Grimble" Vincenzo (68), M. Richard Merklinger (69), Dominic Pisano (69), Aurelio Pontarelli (69), Bob Seraphin (69)

1970s
Mike DiVernieri (70), Denis Garbo (70), Rick Grabowski (70), Don Hoyt (70), Rich Orose (70), Mike Pouy (70), Bob Rodachy (70), Ray Santanna (70), John Sgrignoli (70), Remo Caputo (71), Tom "TK" Kane (71), Paul McIlvaine (71), Joe Diviney (72), Bill Eads (72), Pop Floyd (72), Bill Ippolito (72), Joe Orazi (72), Dave Paolantonio (72), John Hulka (73), Paul Orleman (73), Gene Riordan (73), Steve Riley (73), Herbie Sudfeld (73), John Van Tassel (73), John Aiello (74), Joe Goldschmidt (74), Bob Hughes (74), Jack Kelly (74), Mark Klimas (74), Levering White (74), Rich Wohltman (74), Bob Anderson (75), Ed Connell (75), Andy Carrabus (76), Mike "The Don" Filoromo (76), Joel Funari (76), Bill Gambogi (76), Jim Fongheiser (77), Verne Hebard (77), Glenn Reitmeier (77), Chuck Nussbaum (78), Dan Callahan (79), Joe Carmichael (79), Bob Crowley (79), Sue Lyons (79), Tom McConnell (79), Pete McGowan (79)

1980s
Tom Bucaria (80), Ferd Gunther (80), Joe Beebe (81), Christopher Wright (Ben Daniels - 81), Jim Anderson (82), Ron Schnellbacher (82), Fran Halcovage (83), Joe Lynch (83), Chris Carmichael (84), Duane Siberski (84), Andrew Thain (84), Dominick Kistler (85), Nick Orlano (85), Dominic DiMartino (86)

1990s

Steve Croce (91), John Gillespie (92), Dan Giacobbe (93), John Sion (93), Bob Hoff (94), Chris Soltis (96), Steve Braut (97), Dan Williams (97), Scott Armato (98), Steve Glaab (98), Mark Minutolo (98), Ron Monkres (98), Jeff Cambron (99), Mike Lamothe (99), Ian White (99)

2000s
Tom Kamvosoulis (00), Michael Eyre (01), Christopher Ferrero (01), Paul Mourino (01), Carlos Rios (01), Mike DeLaura (02), Ryan McLaughlin (02), Kevin Chupka (03), Rafael Dueno (04), Ryan Corbi (05), David Day (05), Kevin Schulz (05), James Greenspan (06), Matt Cannon (07), Brendan Reilly (07), Bill Hanlon (08), Pidge Hawkins (08), James Belasco (09), Andrew Clare (09), Matt "Frenchy" Gerard (09), Steve Guerrini (09), Ryan McCann (09), Matthew "Rusty" Rusk (09)

2010s
Charlie Gillespie (10), Miggy Guitierrez (10), Kevin Lavery (10), Jonathan Limberakis (10), Vince Vuono (10), Mike Distasio (11), Phil Hearn (11), Patrick Hoy (11), Chris Irving (11), Yasuhiro Kusakawa (11), Andrew Lavadera (11), Paul Lee (11), Kent Maghacut (11), Kyle McConville (11), Greg "Moose" Moore (11), Shawn Morris (11), Greg Sleasman (11), Paul Trahey (11)

Class of 2012: Patrick Borja, Eric Chen, Justin Cooper, Taylor Cooper, Johnny Clayface Justin, Eddie Klein, Tom McHugh, Moe Htet Myint, Andres Ortiz-Gomez, Nick Petrosino, Dave Soto, Adam West

Class of 2013: Ricky Chan, Chris Chestnut, Alexander Chinea , Matthew Colon, Christopher Denny, Joseph Denny, Allyn Durbin, Nicolas Giraldo-Wingler, Sean Hannan, Colby Haring, Paul Keaney, Alexander Kersten, Kevin O'Leary, Chris Paulison, Russel Quinones, Eric Rothendeutsch

Class of 2014: David Berger, Adam Chiciak, Eddie Escobio, Matt Hencken, Brendan Kortenhaus, Benjamin Kramer, Brandon Lee, Tommy Monks, Connor Supple, Eric Treffeisen, Carmine Urciuoli, Shawn Welch, Rob Wheeler

Class of 2015: Michael Anderson, Robert Casey, Gin Cheng, John Flanagan, Carlos Gallardo, Will Horyn, Tyler Jones, Jack Kim, Joe Lenz, Curt MacIver, Tung Ngo, AJ Scott, Jeff Stevens


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!