Ben Speaks Presents the 5th Annual -
A Concert to Remember
- Providing positive channels for expression for youth.
Why? Because everyone knows a Ben.
(An at-risk youth in your community)
Come light a candle in memory of a loved one.
Proceeds go to: Ben Speaks Louder Than Words
Ben Speaks focuses on teen suicide, bullying, and substance abuse while providing creative resources for self empowerment
Medway High School:
88 Summer Street, Medway, MA 02053
Suggested Donation: $25
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We Had a Fantastic Concert!
October 5, 2013 ~ 4th Annual Concert to Remember
Having the event at the Medway High School this year was very powerful and moving for all of those who were part of it.
We are deeply grateful for the powerful energy of love and inspiration that was brought to the concert this year through the addition of youth performers from the organization Open Fields in Dover/Sherborn. I owe specific thanks to Keith Greenfield and Sarah Clancy from Open Fields for their support and direction.They were amazing! The Open Fields theatre group has been performing for more than 10 years. Performances include musicals such as "13 the Musical", "Wizard of Oz" , "We are Family", and "Musicals are Magic". Click Here to learn more about this nonprofit organization. The candlelighting remembrance ceremony was held and we remembered and missed over 70 loved ones, including parents, children, aunts, uncles and grandparents. The real candles flickered around the stage and up to the second level of the seats and back again. When the pictures of all of our loved ones finished on the big screen, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. The coming together of the Open Fields kids and the Ben Speaks Chorus was amazing and magical. We also would like to thank so many of the performers who gave their time and heart to help us. We appreciate your continued support of Ben Speaks and our mission to shift the mindset from fear/competition to love/collaboration and give hope to all kids to see a place for them to thrive and be valued in the world for their innate gifts, no matter what challenges they face.Thank you also, to TC Scoops and Dunkin Donuts of Medway who donated delicious Ice Cream and Coffee.
RAFFLE
We had a raffle at the end of the concert, with prizes including 2 tickets to any Boston Bruins Home Game, a massage, a restaurant gift certificate, a hair salon certificate, a certificate to Legacy Place, and a chocolate cornucopia for Thanksgiving. Congratulations to WAYNE HEADLEY of Medway, whose name was picked.
A special Thanks to all the incredibly talented musicians, technicians, artists & performers who came together for this true celebration of love tonight and the unnamed, behind the scenes heroes. WE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!!
Daniel Snape - Piano
Patrick Wallace - Electric Bass
Steven Wright - Drums
Dan Dick - Electric Bass
Jeannette Spillane - Piano & Flute
Michael Giovangelo - Drums
Directors & Producers - Keith Greenfield & Sarah Clancy
Musical Director - Jeannette Spillane
Ben Speaks Chorus Director - Carla C. Cataldo
Canman and his AWESOME Painting
Julie Remele
Jenny Muise
Danielle Muise
UMASS Dartmouth A Capella Group
Nolan Murphy
Alexis Ohanian Minot
Al Calello
Kacie Grenon
Andy Ross
Marcia Coakley
Abby Hennigan
Ian Mick
Betsy Ogrinc
The Kids from Open Fields
Medway Cable Watch Camera and Sound Crew
Jimmy Young and the Ben Speaks Camera Crew
Nina Michaels Opening Video