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Seaglass grew out of the community, it is a gift to the community, and it also builds community. It's fun to talk to a friend and hear her/him say with pride, "I'm joining Seaglass this year!" We go to see, to support, and to applaud. We go, and we see friends and neighbors and others who love the arts. But mostly we go to hear and see excellent music and theatre performed. -- Nancy and Tony Viehmann, Patrons

The Seaglass Chorale is making a name for itself -- in more than one language. The 65-member chorale drew a near-capacity -- and appreciative -- audience at its Sunday concert at Holy Family Church in Sanford. -- Ellen W. Todd, Sanford News

There are a great number of local youngsters who have developed a sense of self through participation in family-oriented musicals such as [Seaglass'] The Music Man. -- Virginia Ray, York County Coast Star

Only a well--rehearsed corps of talented singers would dare attempt these formidable works [Kodaly and Poulenc]. Under the rigorous, lively and good-humored management of Artistic Director Jean Strazdes, the 60-voice company of sopranos, altos, basses and tenors known as the Seaglass Chorale provide an inspiring experience for audiences at concerts this weekend in Kennebunk and Portland. -- Joseph Mauro, Journal Tribune

Beethoven's Missa solemnis in D, Opus 123, was presented to stunning effect Sunday afternoon at the Saints Peter and Paul upper church. The 110-combined voices of the Androscoggin Chorale and the Seaglass Chorale of Kennebunk soared through the magnificent vaulted church as a bright afternoon sun set dazzling colors through its stained-glass windows. Sunday's audience of several hundred grew increasingly appreciative of the performance with each movement, but the dramatic and emotional ending left them silent for a long moment before they burst into a resounding standing ovation. -- Lewiston Sun Journal

The Seaglass Chorale of Kennebunkport, which has a no-auditions policy, has built its reputation by developing the musical ability of anyone who wants to sing...The chorale's Christmas concert, Saturday evening at the South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport, with the Boy Singers of Maine, was a multifaceted jewel. The Seaglass women's ensemble accompanied Strazdes' soprano in marvelous performances of Stille Nacht and Mary Had a Baby. It is hard to say whether these or the Spanish carol, Riu, Riu, Chiu, sung by the madrigal ensemble and a number of soloists, were the high point of the evening. While By My Sheep, (sung by choirs at the back and front of the church) is also in the running. -- Christopher Hyde, Portland Press Herald
"Seaglass Soars On A Flight Of Fancy" [review: Man of La Mancha] -- Joseph Mauro, Journal-Tribune
To whom it may concern: Saturday afternoon my wife and I of 57 years enjoyed your South Pacific show. Wow! it was great. We are both veterans of World War II, and I must say it was nice to be recognized. Our feet were tapping throughout the whole program. Keep up the great work. -- John and Margaret Ford

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*From* *friends* *and* *the*	Seaglass grew out of the community, it is a gift to the community, and it also builds community. It's fun to talk to a friend and hear her/him say with pride, "I'm joining Seaglass this year!" We go to see, to support, and to applaud. We go, and we see friends and neighbors and others who love the arts. But mostly we go to hear and see excellent music and theatre performed. -- Nancy and Tony Viehmann, Patrons The Seaglass Chorale is making a name for itself -- in more than one language. The 65-member chorale drew a near-capacity -- and appreciative -- audience at its Sunday concert at Holy Family Church in Sanford. -- Ellen W. Todd, Sanford News There are a great number of local youngsters who have developed a sense of self through participation in family-oriented musicals such as [Seaglass'] The Music Man. -- Virginia Ray, York County Coast Star Only a well--rehearsed corps of talented singers would dare attempt these formidable works [Kodaly and Poulenc]. Under the rigorous, lively and good-humored management of Artistic Director Jean Strazdes, the 60-voice company of sopranos, altos, basses and tenors known as the Seaglass Chorale provide an inspiring experience for audiences at concerts this weekend in Kennebunk and Portland. -- Joseph Mauro, Journal Tribune Beethoven's Missa solemnis in D, Opus 123, was presented to stunning effect Sunday afternoon at the Saints Peter and Paul upper church. The 110-combined voices of the Androscoggin Chorale and the Seaglass Chorale of Kennebunk soared through the magnificent vaulted church as a bright afternoon sun set dazzling colors through its stained-glass windows. Sunday's audience of several hundred grew increasingly appreciative of the performance with each movement, but the dramatic and emotional ending left them silent for a long moment before they burst into a resounding standing ovation. -- Lewiston Sun Journal The Seaglass Chorale of Kennebunkport, which has a no-auditions policy, has built its reputation by developing the musical ability of anyone who wants to sing...The chorale's Christmas concert, Saturday evening at the South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport, with the Boy Singers of Maine, was a multifaceted jewel. The Seaglass women's ensemble accompanied Strazdes' soprano in marvelous performances of Stille Nacht and Mary Had a Baby. It is hard to say whether these or the Spanish carol, Riu, Riu, Chiu, sung by the madrigal ensemble and a number of soloists, were the high point of the evening. While By My Sheep, (sung by choirs at the back and front of the church) is also in the running. -- Christopher Hyde, Portland Press Herald "Seaglass Soars On A Flight Of Fancy" [review: Man of La Mancha] -- Joseph Mauro, Journal-Tribune To whom it may concern: Saturday afternoon my wife and I of 57 years enjoyed your South Pacific show. Wow! it was great. We are both veterans of World War II, and I must say it was nice to be recognized. Our feet were tapping throughout the whole program. Keep up the great work. -- John and Margaret Ford HOME \| SEASON OVERVIEW \| ABOUT US \| TICKETS REVIEWS \| CONTACT US