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About Da Capo
About Da Capo
Welcome to Da Capo, a vibrant and engaging choral group that has been bringing joy to the local community since 2008. Under the expert guidance of our talented director, John Waldie, we come together each semester to share our passion for music and singing.
Welcome to Da Capo, a vibrant and engaging choral group that has been bringing joy to the local community since 2008. Under the expert guidance of our talented director, John Waldie, we come together each semester to share our passion for music and singing.
As a group of dedicated local valley residents, we are united by our love of singing and our enthusiasm for music. Our members are committed to developing their vocal proficiency, techniques, and confidence in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our repertoire is diverse and exciting, featuring a wide range of musical genres from pop and jazz to Broadway show tunes and sing-along favorites.
As a group of dedicated local valley residents, we are united by our love of singing and our enthusiasm for music. Our members are committed to developing their vocal proficiency, techniques, and confidence in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our repertoire is diverse and exciting, featuring a wide range of musical genres from pop and jazz to Broadway show tunes and sing-along favorites.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Da Capo is dedicated to promoting the arts and providing opportunities for local singers to come together and share their love of music with the community. We invite you to join us and experience the joy of singing with Da Capo!
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Da Capo is dedicated to promoting the arts and providing opportunities for local singers to come together and share their love of music with the community. We invite you to join us and experience the joy of singing with Da Capo!
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Da Capo is committed to delivering an enjoyable, entertaining, and diverse program for our audience. Our mission is to enhance the cultural experience of the community while fostering musical enjoyment and education for our members. We strive to create a space where everyone can appreciate the beauty of music and the joy of performance, cultivating a deeper connection to the arts for both performers and listeners alike.
Da Capo is committed to delivering an enjoyable, entertaining, and diverse program for our audience. Our mission is to enhance the cultural experience of the community while fostering musical enjoyment and education for our members. We strive to create a space where everyone can appreciate the beauty of music and the joy of performance, cultivating a deeper connection to the arts for both performers and listeners alike.
John Waldie
John Waldie
John Waldie and his family relocated to the picturesque Mount Washington Valley in the summer of 2011, leaving behind the suburban landscape of Philadelphia. Prior to his move, John spent over 25 years as the Director of Music Ministries at Ridley Park Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, where he played a vital role in shaping the church's musical traditions. He led the Ridley Community Chorus in Pennsylvania for nearly two decades and has served as music director at First Congregational Church of Fryeburg for 11 years.
John Waldie and his family relocated to the picturesque Mount Washington Valley in the summer of 2011, leaving behind the suburban landscape of Philadelphia. Prior to his move, John spent over 25 years as the Director of Music Ministries at Ridley Park Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, where he played a vital role in shaping the church's musical traditions. He led the Ridley Community Chorus in Pennsylvania for nearly two decades and has served as music director at First Congregational Church of Fryeburg for 11 years.
Since his arrival in the Mount Washington Valley, John has remained actively engaged in the local music scene. He frequently lends his talents as a pit pianist and music director for area musical productions, with recent credits including The Sound of Music with Lake Region Community Theater, Big Fish at Fryeburg Academy, and Little Women, Newsies, and Mary Poppins with Arts in Motion.
Since his arrival in the Mount Washington Valley, John has remained actively engaged in the local music scene. He frequently lends his talents as a pit pianist and music director for area musical productions, with recent credits including The Sound of Music with Lake Region Community Theater, Big Fish at Fryeburg Academy, and Little Women, Newsies, and Mary Poppins with Arts in Motion.
After retiring from the United States Postal Service in 2009, John has pursued a variety of endeavors to stay busy and fulfilled. He works as a substitute teacher, coaches soccer, baseball, and tennis, and offers private tennis instruction. As a skilled accompanist, John also freelances, providing musical support for various events and performances. When he's not driving his teenage daughters to their activities, John enjoys unwinding in the evenings with a good book, watching sports, or tackling the challenges of New York Times crosswords.
After retiring from the United States Postal Service in 2009, John has pursued a variety of endeavors to stay busy and fulfilled. He works as a substitute teacher, coaches soccer, baseball, and tennis, and offers private tennis instruction. As a skilled accompanist, John also freelances, providing musical support for various events and performances. When he's not driving his teenage daughters to their activities, John enjoys unwinding in the evenings with a good book, watching sports, or tackling the challenges of New York Times crosswords.
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