Saint Camillus "Big Choir", Christmas 1962

This 8mm footage of the St. Camillus Adult Choir was taken in 1962 by my father, Rocco J. Renzi. We referred to it as "The Big Choir" to distinguish it from the boys choir. Tom Conway directed.
Music:
Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Hallelujah Chorus,
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Suskind & London Philharmonic Choir

[@videocreationsbyjohnrenzi]

Great to hear from you, Julia. Mom never joined the choir. The only other relative in this choir was Uncle Bolling Bell, Dad’s brother-in-law.
As for me, I always say, “I don’t sing out of respect to those around me.”😊
Yes dubbed onto the silent 8mm film. That was The London Philharmonic Orchestra.

[@juliagibbs-nx2wq]

Wow! I this dubbed/lip-synched?? Gorgeous! One of my fave songs. Nice shots of the Renzi's. I remember your dad singing from HMS Pinafore. Who else was in the St. Camillus Choir, your mom after Rocco died? Julia