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Chapter Programs 2011-2012
Annual Program Poster
Monday, February 20, 2012
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Greater Hartford Chapter, Organ and Choral Corrections
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January 2012 Events Second Annual Soup n’ Silents begins with homemade soups and breads at 5:30 pm followed by a performance by Clark Wilson accompanying a Buster Keaton silent film comedy on the Walker digital organ. $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12 and free for children under five. Hampton Congregational Church, 263 Main St., Hampton, CT. Seating is limited. Call 860-455-9958 or send email to melmack2@gmail.com to reserve tickets. 29 Sun at 10:00 pm Sacred Sounds Organ Series presents Mary Pan and Monica Czausz in recital. Mary Pan, 18, of Burlington CT is the winner of the 2011 Cameron Johnson Organ Competition. Monica Causz, 17, of Chicopee MA is the second place winner. Free-will offering. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford CT. 29 Sun at 4:00 pm
Super Bell XX Handbell Concert
featuring the five handbell choirs of First Church under the direction of
David Spicer, Marti Bernardi and Linda Henderson. Free-will offering. First
Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209 or
www.firstchurch.org February 2012 Events
Midweek Musical Meditations is a short, 15 minute presentation featuring one part of the complete Christmas cycle with organist Jason Charneski and the Rev. Paulo Gustavo Franca at lector. This week focuses on Revelation. Center Church, 675 Main St., Hartford. 860-249-5631 1 Wed at 6:00 pm Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choristers. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin Jones, conductor. Eve of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Preces by Morley, Psalm 84, chant: C.H.H. Parry, Canticles Tallis “Short.” Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 5 Sun at 5:00 pm Sacred Music at the Red Door presents Choral Evensong, sung by the St. John's Choirs. Evensong is preceded by Tea at 4:00 p.m. and followed by a brief 30 minute organ recital by Graham Schultz, Lloyd Cast Organ Fellow at The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, NY. St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. 860-523-5201 7 Tue at 12:35 pm Midday Organ Recital with Kevin Jones playing Music of J.S. Bach: The “Schubler” Chorales; Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 547. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 8 Wed at 12:15 pm Midweek Musical Meditations is a short, 15 minute presentation featuring one of six themes from the Christmas cycle with organist Jason Charneski and the Rev. Paulo Gustavo Franca at lector. This week focuses on Invitation. Center Church, 675 Main St., Hartford. 860-249-5631 10 Fri at 7:05 pm Beth Israel Organ Sounds presents music for cello and organ: Abendlied, Pastorale and Elegie by Reinberger and a sonata by Tessarini. Cellist Peter Dzialo and Organist Natasha Ulyanovsky. Precedes Shabbat Service. Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. 860-233-8215 12 Sun at 4:00 pm The Inner World of Feeling: Organ and Vocal Music of J.S. Bach with organist Christa Rakich and soprano Miranda Bergmeier. Using the Orgelbuchlein, the program paints an aural picture of Bach’s world and faith, highlighting the personal drama of his music as it depicts profound joy and deepest sorrow. $25 gen, $20 AGO members, students free. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East St., Pittsfield, MA. 14 Tue at 12:35 pm Midday Organ Recital with Kevin Jones playing Fredrik’s Healey Willan’s Introduction, passacaglia and Fugue. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 15 Wed at 12:15 pm Midweek Musical Meditations is a short, 15 minute presentation featuring one part of the complete Christmas cycle with organist Jason Charneski and the Rev. Paulo Gustavo Franca at lector. This week focuses on Transfiguration. Center Church, 675 Main St., Hartford. 860-249-5631 15 Wed at 6:00 pm Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choristers and Schola Cantorum. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin Jones, conductor. 6 Epiphany, Preces by Ayleward, Psalm 119:121-128, chant: J. Soaper, Canticles by Vaughan Williams. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 16 Thu at 12:10 pm Midday Music at Central Baptist Church presents “February Suites,” a short recital by organist Kari Miller featuring works of Bach, Peeters and others. Free. Central Baptist Church, 457 Main St., Hartford. 860-522-9275 16 Thu at 7:00 pm Sacred Music at the Red Door presents Passion and Folly in Baroque Song, Marian Maccarone, soprano; Tim Stella, harpsichord. Valentine themed reception follows. $10 gen., $7 st/sr, 2 for 1 with LetsGoArts card. St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. 860-523-5201 ext. 350 19 Sun at 3:00 pm Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series opens its inaugural season with pianist Miguel Campinho and baritone Luke Scott performing music by Schumann, Strauss, Mozart, Wagner, Rorem and others. Suggested donation. South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St., Granby. 860-653-7289 20 Mon at 9:30 am - 2 pm Pedals, Pipes and Pizza: a half day of organ events designed to introduce the pipe organ to young people. Visit Hartford organs at Christ Church Cathedral and St. Joseph Cathedral. $10 per child ages 8-17. For info write to Jason Roberts at music@tjameswh.org. Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Chapter AGO. Snow date: Feb. 25. 21 Tue at 12:35 pm Midday Organ Recital with Woosug Kang playing Vierne’s Toccata in b-flat minor, Widor’s Cantilène (Symphonie-Romane), Mews’ Gigue de Pan, Tournemire’s Choral-Improvisation on Victimae paschal laudes. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 24 Fri at 8:00 pm Festival Dubois opens with “Dubois a L’Orgue,” an organ recital featuring Argentinean-born Dubois scholar Diego Innocenzi playing music by Dubois and his French contemporaries: Saint Saens, Franck and Baptiste. Free-will offering. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford CT. 26 Sun at 10:00 am Festival Dubois continues with “La Voix du Dubois,” a concert featuring the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral organist Ezequiel Menendez and organist Diego Innocenzi performing French sacred music written for two organs and choir by Dubois and Vierne. Free-will offering. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford CT. 26 Sun at 4:00 pm A Concert of Spirituals featuring the Legacy of Spirituals Choir (affiliated with Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church) directed by G. Ingrid Faniel and the First Church choirs directed by David Spicer. Free-will offering. Reception follows. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209 or www.firstchurch.org 26 Sun at 4:00 pm The Colorado String Quartet with pianist David Westfall. Featuring Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor. Free-will donation. Reception follows. The Music Series at South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain, CT 06051. 860-223-7555. www.musicseries.org 28 Tue at 12:35 pm Midday Organ Recital with Kevin Jones playing Louis Vierne’s Symphony I, op. 14 (Prelude, Allegro, Vivace, Andante, Final). Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 29 Wed at 6:00 pm Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choristers. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin Jones, conductor. Lent I, Preces Seabury by Jones, Psalm 49:1-10, chant: Cambridge Chant, Canticles in D by Stanford. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112
March 2012 Events 4 Sun at 3:30 pm
Solemn Choral Evensong
for the
Second Sunday in Lent offered by the Cathedral Choristers with Joseph Ripka,
organist and Kevin Jones, conductor. Paul Rudio’s Canticles (commission –
world premiere), Rob Lehman’s Preces, Finzi’s “Lo, the full final
sacrifice.” Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231
ext. 112 6 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital
with Kevin
Jones playing Clerambault’s Suite du Deuxieme Ton. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St.,
Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 9 Fri at 7:05 pm
Beth Israel Organ Sounds presents
organist Natasha Ulyanovsky playing classical music for organ: Sonata in a
minor by C.P.E. Bach, Adagio in F major by Beethoven, Allegro in G major by
Beethoven and Concerto in C major by Mozart. Congregation Beth Israel, 701
Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. 860-233-8215 11 Sun at 5:00 p.m.
Sacred Music at the Red Door
presents Choral Evensong, sung by the St. John's Adult Choir. Evensong is
preceded by Tea at 4:00 p.m. and followed by a brief organ recital by Cheryl
Wadsworth, Music Director and Organist of the United Methodist Church of
Hartford. St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford.
860-523-5201 11 Sun at 7:30 pm
Sacred Sounds Concert Series
presents “Hartt at the Cathedral,” an instrumental concert featuring the
Hartt Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edward Cumming with organ soloist Dr.
Ezequiel Menendez. Saint-Saens “Organ” Symphony No. 3 and Richard Strauss’
tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra.
Free-will offering. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph,
140 Farmington Ave., Hartford CT. 12 Mon at 7:30 pm
Organ Recital by Canon Precentor
Kevin Jones to benefit the 2012 Cathedral Choir pilgrimage to Lincoln
Cathedral, UK. Tickets: $25/$20/$15. Call 860-527-7231. Christ Church
Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 13 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing Bach’s Passacaglia, BWV 582 and Buxtehude’s Toccata in d.
Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 14 Wed at 6:00 pm
Choral Evensong
with the
Cathedral Choristers and Choristers of St. John’s Parish, West Hartford.
Peter Stoltzfus Berton and Kevin Jones, conductor.s. Lent III. Christ Church
Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 16 Fri at 7:30 pm
Verdi’s Requiem
performed by the
combined forces of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, the Hartt School choirs,
the Hartford Chorale, the New Haven Chorale and the Cathedral Choir, all
conducted by Dr. Edward Bolkovac. Free-will offering. Sacred Sounds Concert
Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford CT.
20 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital
with Jeffrey
Wood playing Durufle’s Suite, Opus 5. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford.
860-527-7231 ext. 112 25 Sun at 4:00 pm The King of Instruments features organist David Spicer playing the Austin Organ. Music includes the final movements of works by Widor, Guilmant and Dubois. Also a “Hymnphony” of selected hymns. Free-will offering. First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209 or www.firstchurch.org 25 Sun at 5:00 pm
Sacred Music at the Red Door
presents legendary organist Wilma
Jensen in a major recital which traces the journey from Palm Sunday to
Easter. $10 gen., $7 st/sr, 2 for 1 with LetsGoArts card. St. John's
Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. 860-523-5201 ext. 350 27 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing Anton Heiller: Fantasia on
Salve Regina, Ecce Lignum Crucis –
A Meditation. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231
ext. 112 28 Wed at 6:00 pm
Choral Evensong with the
Cathedral Choristers and Schola Cantorum. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin
Jones, conductor. Lent V, Preces by Morley, Psalm 130, chant: Henry Walford
Davies, Canticles “Unison in E-flat” by Howells. Christ Church Cathedral, 45
Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 31 Sat at 7:00 pm
The Hopewell Concert Choir from
Windsor’s Hopewell Baptist Church performs in concert. Free-will offering.
Reception follows. Trinity United Methodist Church, 180 Park Ave., Windsor.
(Exit 36 off I-91) 860-688-9245. www.tumcwindsor.org
April 2012 Events 1 Sun at 5:00 pm
Sacred Music at the Red Door
presents Peter Stoltzfus Berton in a recital of works by J. S. Bach, "A Bach
Organ Vespers for Holy Week." St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington
Ave., West Hartford. 860-523-5201 1 Sun at 7:00 pm
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the
Cross by Franz Josef Haydn is a collection of sonatas based on the last
words of Jesus at his crucifixion. They will be performed by Contineo, a
string quartet of recent graduates of the Yale School of Music. $10
suggested donation. Music and the Arts at Center Church, 675 Main St.,
Hartford. 860-249-5631 ext. 19 6 Fri at 12 noon
Music and Meditations for Good Friday
featuring Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ. The Cathedral Choir with Kevin Jones,
organist/conductor. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford.
860-527-7231 ext. 112 6 Fri at 7:00 pm
Good Friday Memorial Concert
featuring the choirs of First Church, soloists and Festival Orchestra
directed by David Spicer. Selections include
Requiem by Durufle, Sanctus from
the Sainte Cecilia Mass by Gounod
and a cappella choruses by Jean
Berger, Berlioz, Stainer and Randall Thompson. Free-will offering. First
Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209 or
www.firstchurch.org 8 Sun at 10:00 am
Easter Sunday Concert of music
for Easter performed by the Soli Deo Gloria Orchestra, the Houghton College
Choir and the Cathedral Choir with organist Dr. Ezequiel Menendez. Free-will
offering. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140
Farmington Ave., Hartford CT. 13 Fri at 7:05 pm
Beth Israel Organ Sounds presents
“From Bach to Jazz”: a diverse program played by Wesleyan University organ
students of Prof. Ronald Ebrecht. Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington
Ave., West Hartford, CT 06119. 860-233-8215 14 Sat at 10 am to 1 pm
Masterclass by David Higgs at
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford. Sponsored by
the Greater Hartford Chapter AGO. 14 Sat at 3:00 pm
Conn. Spring Ring Festival Concert
featuring 150 handbell ringers. The culmination of a day of AGEHR
activities. Free. Trinity United Methodist Church, 180 Park Ave., Windsor.
(Exit 36 off I-91) 860-688-9245. www.tumcwindsor.org 15 Sun at 4:00 pm
Organ Recital by David Higgs.
Presented in collaboration with the Greater Hartford Chapter AGO. Free-will
donation. Reception follows. The Music Series at South Church, 90 Main St.,
New Britain, CT 06051. 860-223-7555. www.musicseries.org 17 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing selections from The Six Pieces by Herbert Howells. Christ
Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 18 Wed at 6:00 pm
Choral Evensong with the
Cathedral Choristers. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin Jones, conductor.
Easter 2, Preces by Lehman, Psalm
12, chant: Herbert Howells, Canticles in D by Sumsion. Christ Church
Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 20 Fri at 7:30 pm
New York Polyphony sings
Tudor City. An allusion to the
historic New York neighborhood, Tudor
City highlights the works of English composers actives during the reign
of the Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) with effortlessly interspersed new works
written for the quartet by Andrew Smith. Music by Tallis, Byrd, Christopher
Tye and more. Tickets: $25/$20/$15. Call 860-527-7231, Christ Church
Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 21 Sat at 5:00 pm
Organ Recital by Masaaki Suzuki.
Music of Sweelinck. 2007 Taylor & Boody III/48 in meantone tuning. Free.
Marquand Chapel, Yale Univ. Divinity School, 409 Prospect St.., New Haven,
CT 06511. 22 Sun at 5:00 pm
Sacred Music at the Red Door
presents Choral Evensong, sung by The Anglican Singers. Evensong is preceded
by Tea at 4:00 p.m. and followed by a brief organ recital. St. John's
Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. 860-523-5201 24 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing Hugo Distler’s Orgelsonate and Easter chorales by Helmut Walcha. Christ Church
Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 27 Fri at 8:00 pm
Sacred Sounds Concert Series
presents “Eternal Light,” a performance of Morten Lauridsen’s
Lux Aeterna by the Middletown
Chorale directed by Joe D’Eugenio with organist Allan Conway. Program
includes works by Peter Niedmann and Gwyneth Walker. Free-will offering.
Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave.,
Hartford CT. 29 Sun at 4:00 pm
Canticles for Choir: A Two Choirs
Festival featuring the Center Church Choir and the Chancel Choir of
South Church, New Britain. Program includes Messe Solenelle by Langlais and
music by Britten, Drayton, Hogan, Howells, Mealor, Parry, Susa and Walton.
Directed by Richard Coffey and Jason Charneski with organist David Westfall.
$20 premium, $15 gen., $10 st/sr. The Music Series at South Church, 90 Main
St., New Britain. 860-223-7555.
May 2012 Events 1 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing Italian organ music: toccatas by Frescobaldi, Merulo and
Luzzaschi in the Cathedral House Auditorium. Christ Church Cathedral, 45
Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 1 Tue at 7:30 pm
Sacred Sounds Organ Series
presents an organ recital by Philippe Lefebvre, titular organist of Notre
Dame de Paris, in a program of traditional and modern French music.
Free-will offering. Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph,
140 Farmington Ave., Hartford CT. 2 Wed at 6:00 pm
Choral Evensong with the
Cathedral Choristers. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin Jones, conductor.
Easter 4, Preces by John Reading,
Psalm 53, chant: John Blow, Canticles “Jamaican” by Brian Kelly. Christ
Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 5 Sat at 9:00 – noon
The Art of Hymn Playing workshop
by Dr. Charles Callahan. $15 pre-registration required. Limited to 100
participants. Sponsored in part by New London County AGO. Make check payable
to Central Baptist Church with “Music at Central” in the memo line. Send
check, name, address, email and phone to Central Baptist Church, 2 Union
Sq., Norwich, CT 06360. www.centralbaptistnorwich.com 6 Sun at 3:00 pm
Organ Recital by Dr. Charles Callahan.
Sponsored in part by the New London County AGO. Free. Reception follows.
Music at Central, Central Baptist Church, 2 Union Sq., Norwich, CT 06360.
www.centralbaptistnorwich.com 6 Sun at 4:30 pm
Festival Choral Evensong with The
Trinity Festival Choir and The Rev. Canon Francis Howard. Directed by Mary
Rose DiGiovanna and accompanied by George Chittenden, assistant organist at
Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford. Free-will offering. Trinity Episcopal
Church, 11 Church St., Tariffville, CT 06081. 860-651-0201 6 Sun at 5:00 pm
BGP: The Bludegrass Gospel Project
presents a concert of wide-ranging repertoire for all to enjoy. $15 adults,
free for children and youth. Trinity United Methodist Church, 180 Park Ave.,
Windsor. (Exit 36 off I-91) 860-688-9245.
www.tumcwindsor.org 8 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing Edward Elgar’s Sonata in G, Op. 28. Christ Church Cathedral,
45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 11 Fri at 7:05 pm
Beth Israel Organ Sounds presents
organist Natasha Ulyanovsky playing wedding music for organ: Trumpet
Voluntary in D Major by Purcell, Aria by Bach, Sheep May Safely Graze by
Bach, Canon in D by Pachelbel, Cantilena Nuptiale by J.M. Michel and Wedding
March by Mendelssohn. Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West
Hartford, CT 06119. 860-233-8215 15 Tue at 12:35 pm
Midday Organ Recital with Kevin
Jones playing Edward Elgar’s Sonata in G, Op. 28. Christ Church Cathedral,
45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 112 16 Wed at 6:00 pm
Choral Evensong with the
Cathedral Choristers. Joseph Ripka, organist and Kevin Jones, conductor. Eve
of the Ascension, Preces by John
Abdenour, Psalm 47, chant: T. Tertius Noble, Canticles “Washington” by David
Hogan. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext.
112 20 Sun at 5:00 pm
Sacred Music at the Red Door
presents Choral Evensong, sung by the St. John's Youth Choir. Evensong is
preceded by Tea at 4:00 p.m. (with choral entertainment on this occasion)
and followed by a brief organ recital by Andy Kotylo, Associate Director of
Music, Trinity Church on the Green, New Haven. St. John's Episcopal Church,
679 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. 860-523-5201 21 Mon at 6:30 pm
Annual Meeting and Dinner of the
Greater Hartford Chapter AGO. Location TBD. 23 Wed at 7:30 pm
Sacred Sounds Concert Series
presents a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral’s
building with a performance of settings of the Te Deum (Oh God, We Praise
Thee) by Arvo Part, W.A. Mozart and Benjamin Britten. Free-will offering.
Sacred Sounds Concert Series, Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave.,
Hartford CT.
June 2012 Events 10 Sun at 7:00 pm
ASOF Winners’ Concert presented
by the winners of the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival competitions: Mary
Pan of Burlington, CT (high school division) and Christopher Ganza or
Norman, OK (young professional division). Free-will offering. First Church
of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. 860-529-1575, ext. 209 or
www.firstchurch.org
July 2012 Events 12 Thu at 6:00 pm
Summer Hymn Sing, with dinner and
dessert on the grounds. St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave.,
West Hartford. 860-523-5201 26 Thu at 7:30 pm
“Bon Voyage” Choral Evensong to
send off the Cathedral Choir to their residency at Lincoln Cathedral, UK.
The Cathedral Choristers with George Chittenden, organist and Kevin Jones,
conductor. Preces by Byrd,
Canticles Second Service by Byrd,
Beati quorum via by Stanford. Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church St.,
Hartford. 860-527-7231 ext. 11
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