Dorking Choral Society
Daniel Mahoney, conductor
The Bridge Sinfonia, with soloists
As we prepare for our celebration of St. Cecilia, there’s a unique historical link to Dorking worth sharing. William Mullins, a prominent figure who joined the Mayflower voyage to New England, lived just a short distance from where our concert will take place. While we commemorate St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, we can also reflect on Mullins’ journey and Dorking’s place in history.
Cecilia McDowall’s Good News from New England feels particularly fitting, as it echoes the spirit of exploration and hope that Mullins and the Pilgrims embodied. With West Street reopening around the time of our concert, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate both our town’s musical heritage and its historical significance.