2004 Annual Report of the Gomidas Choir

The purpose of the Gomidas Choir is to serve the Armenian Church with dedication, to take part in the singing of the Divine Liturgy and other church services throughout the Eastern Diocese, and to develop an appreciation for Armenian song and music in our community.

Highlights of 2004 Activities

The choir participated in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on two occasions at St. Vartan Cathedral, seven occasions at the Holy Martyrs Church, Bayside, NY, and once at Holy Cross Church, New York, NY.

The choir’s 46th anniversary was marked with a buffet reception after Palm Sunday services (Apr. 4) at the Holy Martyrs Church, Bayside, NY.

Comparative Statistics

Personnel: Officers of the Gomidas Choir Executive Committee in 2004 were: Krikor Anoushian—chairman; Garabet Koroglu—vice chairman; Diran Donikyan—corresponding secretary; Hilda B. Sheshedian—recording secretary; Nazaret Koroglu—treasurer; Mary Selvinazian—advisor; Kris Kalfayan—musical director.