It was 1984 when our parochial school at Holy Spirit Parish in New Hyde Park organized the production of the ‘Sound of Music.’ These were young children, all between Grade 3 to 8, anywhere between 7 year olds and 14 year olds, but the performance proved to be quite popular. I think we did it three times in our school auditorium and it was directed by Marilyn McClean, the music coordinator who also played the piano, and was accompanied on the drums. Then there was myself of the flute, only a beginner, but they were popular and easy pieces and the combination proved to be pleasant, loved by everyone who attended, mostly parents and relatives of the actors and actresses.
The main roles were played by Anna Morris and Mark Cahill, with the children being Tara Ward, Brendan Thorpe, Erin Cunningham, James Fitzgerald, Noelle Ward, Mary Hull and Tara Fitzgerald. It was one of those events that remained indelibly treasured and close to my heart, and thanks to these photos, I hope some of these children, now in their late 40s and early 50s reminisce the happy times of Holy Spirit School, as the sound of music reverberated through the halls of our beloved school, which is no more.
Wow….I played Kurt vonTrapp in this musical. Mrs Jaye and Mrs McLean put the whole thing together and our parents made costumes/built the props. I still know every line and everyone else’s line. This was an amazing memory to see come across Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve brought back icy great memories. Thank you Father.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great memory from Holy Spirit. Thank you Father Julian
ReplyDeleteGreat memories Father Julian but I think the year is wrong. I graduated Holy Spirit in 1981 and my brother Brendan in 1983 so this production must have been before that.
ReplyDeleteFATHER JULIAN!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!! This is incredible! Such a special time that I will always remember! Mark Cahill
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