On December 9, MMC held a special program and luncheon for Members to celebrate the holiday season. Gayna Bassin, violin, and Janelle Gelfand, piano, were in beautiful sync, masterfully performing Brahms' Sonata No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 78 and the third movement from Ernest Bloch's Baal Shem Suite: Simchas Torah (Rejoicing with the Torah). 

Tenors Tony Burdette and Houston Tyrrell sang solo pieces by J.S. Bach, Paolo Tosti and Robert MacGimsey before joining their superb voices for an emotional rendition of Adolphe Adams' "O Holy Night." Burdette, Founding President/Artistic Director of Viva Voices, introduced Tyrrell as the organization's new Assistant Artistic Director and provided an informative explanation of the growth of Viva Voices and the role MMC has had in providing financial assistance through its grants.

Following the program, guests savored a delicious luncheon and opportunity to visit with MMC friends.

Thanks go to Toni Sheffer, who coordinated the program, and to Rosalee Campbell, who coordinated the luncheon. Special thanks to Lauren Wallace for taking over logistics when Rosalee was unable to attend.