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Office: 7 Erie Drive
Natick, MA 01760
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-318-6318
Web: goldentones.org
Our Mission: to practice and provide enriching
entertainment for senior citizen facilities, schools, faith
communities and public events. Members are people of
retirement age who sing and dance to lift spirits, have fun,
and promote health and social engagement to benefit our
audiences and ourselves.
Golden Tones Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization; all gifts are tax-deductible.
EMERITAE Founder & Director Emerita Rev. Maddie Sifantus 04-28 [email protected] Presidents Emeritae Helen Brody Barbara Sutherland
Members’ Directory
2021-2022
We are grateful to these generous sponsors:
ESSENTIAL VALUES of Golden Tones chorus
The program creates a synergy with its double outreach – to
audiences and singers themselves. Audience members feel
their spirits lifted as they sing along, and the singers them-
selves experience the enjoyment and meaning of doing im-
portant work in the community.
Live performances offer an immediacy like no other artistic
experience. Audience and performers meet in a shared expe-
rience that they each help create for the other.
The program can demonstrate a positive model of conscious ag-
ing with grace and dignity. Our public appearances at schools,
houses of worship, and community events, offer a strong role
model of successful aging for the community.
Choral singing offers noticeable health benefits. Joyful vocal-
izing, deeper breathing, rhythmic movement, all buoy moods
and boost immune system activity. When members face signifi-
cant life health challenges, the program inspires them to re-
bound because they feel needed and long to return to the group.
We take pride in our product. Standards of quality matter,
and can be met with an inclusive, non-auditioned chorus of
amateur singers. We welcome all singers of retirement age,
regardless of musical experience. Rehearsals focus on what
the group can achieve together (e.g. clean entrances and cut-
offs, dynamic expression, clear enunciation, attention to the
director, confidence in delivery). Musical choices are made
with both singers and audiences in mind. All members are
given sheet music (not simply lyric sheets in most cases) and
are offered orientation and musical education as needed.
GOLDEN TONES
HERITAGE SOCIETY
The Heritage Society recognizes those who help
secure the chorus' strong successful future
beyond their lifetime, by making a bequest,
or designating Golden Tones chorus to receive
in-memory-of gifts “in lieu of flowers.”
CURRENT HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERS Helen F. Brody * Caroline Jacobs
Katherine Heckscher * Judith Kazunas * Ellen C. King *
Marilyn Kucharski * Mary Lambert * Deborah Marion
Natalie Oxman * Chauncy Perry * Maddie Sifantus
Barbara & Robert Sutherland * Peter Viles
IN MEMORIAM Roberta Buckingham * Eleonore Burgess * Dick Close
Carole Felz * Gladys Gibbs * Ellen Greenberger
John Heckscher * Harold & Lina MacNeill
Marge Magruder * Bob Mosher * Dorothy Norwood
Phyllis Okoomian * Shirley Pollitt * Jan Rudy *
James Shaughnessy * Phyllis Simons
BOARD MEMBERS See previous listings for: Ellen King, President/Clerk Carol O’Neill, Vice President Kay Bell Gerry Herlihy Diana Humphrey Barbara Sutherland
Dick Repose 03-06 Treasurer [email protected] 14 Dean Rd. Wayland, MA 01778 508-653-0768
Emily Collins 09-16 [email protected] Carmel Terrace 933 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 508-788-8000 x401 617-943-5688
We work hard in rehearsal to deliver well-rehearsed
shows. We create thoughtful, pleasing orchestration.
We observe carefully chosen criteria for accompanists,
soloists, and featured performers. We arrange our
"stage" at each venue to ensure optimal visual contact
between performers. Public performances merit extra
preparation and are not "thrown together" or under-
rehearsed.
Members' participation, growth, and experimentation
can be encouraged while maintaining standards of qual-
ity. For example, holding "try-ons" for solo parts, instead
of "try-outs," offers a chance for members to see if a song
fits their talents and readiness without becoming a rejec-
tion scenario. The director can make suggestions for im-
provement, or for other material to try, even if the singer
does not yet meet the accepted standard.
Individuals' independence and dignity can be honored
with a combination of reasonable expectations and sup-
port where needed. Most members have the ability to
perform the basic tasks required of them, such as organiz-
ing their own music, driving, and following directions to
new places. Those who need assistance receive it from
other members, as soon as the need is noticed.
Making music is inherently fun when it is approached
with levity and allowance for making mistakes. Being in
the chorus has to be enjoyable. Anyone can learn to be a
good choral singer. Rehearsals are where making mis-
takes should happen. Professional musicians (director,
accompanists) also make mistakes. Laughing together
creates community.
Mary Agnew 07-18 [email protected] 100 Russet Court, #210 Lincoln, MA, 01773 781-430-6420 443-235-3419 Kay Bell 01-20 [email protected] 348 Old Lancaster Road Sudbury, MA 01776 781-861-6450 781-367-7380 Howie Blank 08-26 [email protected] 11 Moran Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-875-0242 Kitty Bownass 10-18 [email protected] 865 Central Ave, #M402 Needham, MA 02492 339-777-5511 650-504-1058 Helen Brody 11-12 [email protected] 12 Debra Lane Framingham, MA 01701 508-872-7538
STAFF Executive Director Deborah Lee Marion 09-29 [email protected] 4 Townsend Circle Natick, MA 01760 508-318-6318 Accompanists: Paul Huberdeau 04-22 [email protected] 60 Winthrop Street Framingham, MA 01702 508-345-0545 Valerie Schleppi 10-20 [email protected] 262 Main Street Wayland, MA 01778 508-652-0732
ADD NEW MEMBERS HERE:
Francine Brown 07-28 [email protected] 3 Juniper Lane Natick, MA 01760 508-655-3544 Elizabeth Bryant 04-23 [email protected] 252 Old Connecticut Path Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4380 Maike Byrd 04-09 [email protected] 51 Windmill Drive Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-7967 978-501-1103 Barbara Claff 06-10 [email protected] 69 Old Orchard Road Sherborn, MA 01770 508-647-6837 360-448-3064 Marilyn Clausen 12-07 [email protected] 9 Kevin Circle Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-7971 508-596-4515
Marie Coll 02-09 [email protected] 3 Superior Drive, #318 Natick, MA 01760 508-653-7259 508-612-1507 Chris Crowley [email protected] 17 Aberdeen Road Wellesley, MA 02482 781-325-6387 Lynn Cunningham 07-31 [email protected] 11 Elsbeth Road Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-8029 508-361-0259 Pauline DiCesare 09-19 [email protected] 35 Dean Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-655-1765 Doris Downey 09-19 [email protected] 10 St. James Circle Hudson, MA 01749 978-343-8459 978-855-0445
Peter Viles 03-11 [email protected] 17 Glezen Lane Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4512 339-225-8317 Gloria Wong 02-24 [email protected] 6 Jeffrey Road / P.O. Box 825 Wayland, MA 01778 / Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 508-358-6612 508-696-5856 JoAnn Wong 07-05 [email protected] 129 Maple Street Sherborn, MA 01770 508-545-1374 774-993-9390 Wendy Woythaler 09-10 [email protected] 46 Richwood Street Framingham, MA 01701 908-798-0208 Devik Wyman 10-07 [email protected] 64 Harrington Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-361-6039
Bob Sutherland 03-11 [email protected] 10 Westminster Dr. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-460-0233 508-308-8504 Elizabeth Szabo 08-25 [email protected] 5 Bryn Mawr Road Wellesley, MA 02482 781-235-1439 Judy Thomson 08-12 [email protected] 4 Lookout Farm Road Natick, MA 01760 508-647-5157 508-359-2590 Harvey Towvim 08-31 [email protected] 5 Chrysler Road, Apt 602 Natick, MA 01760-1676 508-655-3087 617-519-1006 John Turtle 03-15 [email protected] 130A Seminary Ave. #309 Auburndale, MA 02466 617-916-2286
Eddy Eastman 10-08 [email protected] 130 Forest Avenue Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-5255 Sheila Flynn 10-05 [email protected] 7 Western Ave. Natick, MA 01760 508-655-4675 508-243-6813 Bob Fronk 02-08 [email protected] 22 Newton Street Weston, MA 02493 781-891-1164 781-893-1779 Sam Gloyd 05-10 [email protected] 6 Whittier Road Natick, MA 01760 617-331-5895 Marcia Green 07-02 [email protected] 12 Warren Lane Weston, MA 02493 781-891-3573 508-932-2626
Marvin Greenberger 08-31 [email protected] 12 Edith Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-7008 508-215-9374 Brenda Hamilton 08-18 [email protected] 3 Oak Terrace Newton, MA 02461 617-448-3959 David Hanrahan 03-11 [email protected] 4 Stone Hill Road Marlborough, MA 01752 617-233-4868 Kathy Heckscher 08-12 [email protected] 35 Rich Valley Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4020 508-380-6977 508-397-0192 Kathy's Gerry Herlihy 07-28 [email protected] 1209 Windsor Drive Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-9823
Mary Ellen Simmons 01-02 [email protected] 100 Summer Street #208 Holliston, MA 01746 508-429-7041 Elizabeth Simpson 07-31 [email protected] 492 Washington Street Holliston, MA 01746 774-233-0184 508-648-9493 Estelle Slavin 04-18 [email protected] 324 Washington Street, E02 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 781-489-5333
Derrick Staine 07-28 [email protected] 5 Farrant Road Natick, MA 01760 857-335-6860
Barbara Sutherland 03-10 barbarasutherland123 @comcast.net 10 Westminster Dr. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-460-0233 617-697-6896
Chauncy Perry 07-09 [email protected] 105 Greenwood Lane Waltham, MA 02451 781-893-2341 Ed Ringel 10-03 [email protected] 422 Hemenway St. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-305-2820 508-683-2111 Peter Saltzman 06-21 [email protected] 72 MacArthur Road Natick, MA 01760 508-655-3578 Shirley Schofield 05-13 1 Lakeview Gardens, Apt 412 Natick, MA 01760 508-655-4750 Paula Silver 05-24 [email protected] 32 Azalea Lane Marlborough, MA 01752 508-481-8006 978-310-1665
Paul Hooper 08-07 [email protected] 9 Maymont Drive Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-2319 Sharon Howland 04-03 [email protected] 96 Charlesbank Way, Apt B Waltham, MA 02453 781-893-6401
Diana Humphrey 02-07 [email protected] 42 Cutting Cross Way Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4540 508-631-8732 cell
Caroline Jacobs 03-16 [email protected] 1 Harvest Circle Suite 33 Lincoln, MA 01773-3217 781-430-6119 Linda Johnson 04-30 [email protected] 138 Maynard Road #103A Framingham, MA 01701 508-620-0401
Ellen King 08-08 [email protected] 55 Fort Meadow Drive Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-5655 508-816-6689 Judy Kohn 12-24 [email protected] 400 Hemenway St. Apt 938 Marlborough, MA 01752 617-997-3602 Marilyn Kucharski 10-03 [email protected] 38 Decatur Lane Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4001 508-330-7418 Clarence Landry 04-17 14 Ridgefield Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-745-9057
Melissa Nassiff 12-15 [email protected] 80 Gregory Road Framingham, MA 01701 508-877-7483 508-843-6789
Lorraine Oakes 06-03 [email protected] 145 Mill St. Apt 330 Natick, MA 01760 508-545-0556 508-655-3185 Carol O'Neill 03-10 [email protected] 228 Maple Street Framingham, MA 01702 508-872-6738 508-309-0761 Judy Orloff 11-18 [email protected] 142 Glezen Lane Wayland, MA 01778 413-549-4108
Natalie Oxman 12-21 [email protected] 23 Russell Circle Natick, MA 01760 508-653-1476 Rowena Palmer 07-19 [email protected] 171 Virginia Road Waltham, MA 02453 781-899-6681
