work, Songs to the Lord of Peace, by renowned American composer, Gwyneth Walker. The texts for these songs are taken from a series of "Freedom Songs" which Thomas Merton wrote in 1966. Michael A. Ciavaglia '04, a Fairfield University alumnus and Assistant Conductor of the New York Choral Society, conducted part of the 60th anniversary concert. The Glee Club also joined the Greater Bridgeport Symphony in a concert performance of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. Notable alumni Peter McCann '70 - hit pop, rock, and country singer/songwriter for Jennifer Warnes, Whitney Houston, and more Kristen Record '99 - Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient; 2011 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Kim DiVine '02 - singer/songwriter; voice of Jell-O national TV campaign Tim Warren '03 - singer/songwriter for The Alternate Routes Brian Duprey - star of The Rat Pack is Back! at the Las Vegas Plaza Hotel & Casino; Frank Sinatra impersonator Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut The Mendelssohn Choir was formed in 1984 by Fairfield University Chamber Singers members, who, upon their graduation, wished to continue a musical association under the baton of Dr. Carole Ann Maxwell. Since that time, The Mendelssohn Choir has grown to more than 100 members, chosen by audition, many of whom began singing with Dr. Maxwell while in college. References External links Fairfield University Glee Club Gwyneth Walker's Songs to the Lord of Peace Premier Performance The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut Carole Ann Maxwell, D.S.M. Profile Fairfield University American choirs Glee clubs University choirs Musical groups established in 1947 1947 establishments in Connecticut