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Although this campaign has concluded, if you would still like to make a donation to support the Heinz Chapel Choir Goldsmith Commission, you may always do so here.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA | 47 |
| 2 | CA | 6 |
| 3 | MD | 4 |
Although not the first to take HCC abroad, John Goldsmith established a regular cycle of international touring every 3 years, making music in French Canada (’91), Eastern Europe (’92), Greece & Italy (’95), Spain & France (’98), Coatia & Italy (’01), Scandinavia (’03), South America (’06), China (’09), Peru (’12), and the Balkans (’14) in his final tour before retirement.
John Goldsmith directed HCC for an impressive 25 years before retiring in 2014. In all, he directed approximately 534 choristers and made an indelible impact on each of them. In his 25th and final year, he took the choir on an international tour of the Balkans. HCC was so lucky to have Mr. Goldsmith with them for a whole quarter of a century!
JG gave a starting pitch to HCC with a tuning fork tuned to a frequency of 440 Hz, or the musical note A4. Today’s singers in HCC carry on the tradition by giving pitch from within the choir using their own tuning forks.
Founded in 1938, the Heinz Chapel Choir has been celebrating traditions in music for 80 years. Many generations of alumni have been brought together though HCC, and it continues be a highlight of many students’ college experiences. Here’s to 80 years, and many more in the future!
The University of Pittsburgh is 231 years old! Since 1787, Pitt has been making a name for itself as one of the leading research institutions in the world. The University of Pittsburgh serves as the home and support system for the Heinz Chapel Choir, the group that will be able to sing a beautiful commissioned piece in honor of the late John Goldsmith with the help of your gift!
