Mr. Chester A. Duda, the musical director of Mater Dolores Church of Holyoke, Massachusetts, became organist and choirmaster in 1943. Upon assuming his duties, he began to reorganize the choir and the group has since grown in size and stature. It has had a standing membership of around 75 singers for the past 15 years. Membership is open to all parishioners who love to sing, and no musical background is necessary.
Aside from its church obligations, the choir has gained recognition as a Concert Choir in Western Massachusetts. Among its accomplishments it has presented seven annual Christmas concerts over radio and three on television. The group has also given many secular concerts presenting works of opera, light classics, musical show tunes as well as Polish classics and folk songs.
Song Title Information:
1. Wsrod Nocnej Ciszy
2. Hej w Dzien Narodzenia
3. Lulajze Jezuniu
4. Wiwat Dzisiaj Boskiej Lstnosci 5. Cicha Noc
6. Bog Sie Rodzi 7. Jezusa Narodzonego
8. Gdy sie Chrystus Rodzi
9. Wykrzyknijmy Wiwat!
10. Przy Onej Gorze
11. Dzisiaj w Betlejem
12. Gesu Bambino 13. W Zlobie lezy