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1980 |
Started performing as the “Largo Community Chorus” under the direction of Mary Jane Johns. |
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She was also the founder of the “Clearwater Community Chorus”. |
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1983 |
Suncoast Singers registered as a “not for profit corporation”. |
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1985 |
Presented a full production of “The Music Man”. |
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1990 |
10th Anniversary Celebration. |
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1995 |
Mary Jane Johns retires and Brian Smawley was made director. The chorus celebrated its 15th Anniversary. |
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1996 |
The chorus moves its Concert Venue to the new Largo Cultural Center to become an anchor group along with Eight O’clock Theater. |
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2000 |
Name changed to “Suncoast Singers Show Chorus” to better describe what we do. |
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2004 |
Robert Knabel named new director of Suncoast Singers and Dede Natale was named accompanist. |
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Moved rehearsal venue to Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole. |
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2005 |
Celebrated 25th Anniversary. |
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2006 |
The chorus was invited to Carnegie Hall to perform Mozart’s Requiem. Thirty members of the chorus were joined by 70 East Lake High School students. |
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2007 |
Moved mid county venue to Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole. Additional shows at venues in Tarpon Springs and St. Petersburg's Palladium Theater. |
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2008 |
Developed an association with Tarpon Springs Rotary, Faith Presbyterian Church Honduras Charities and Suncoast Voices for Children (Guardian Ad litem). |
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These children's charities are supported in part by the proceeds of benefit concerts produced by the chorus. |