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of nondenominational ... I would rather use another ometimes, George word that would describe Dippner, a member of us as men from churches of the Gap Male Chorus the area that get together to (GMC), feels prehistoric. worship.” “It’s almost like a dinosaur The chorus’ numbers have today,” Dippner said. “Choral dwindled over the years, but music has taken a backseat, it still has roughly 30 membut there’s still plenty of bers. The average performer people who enjoy it.” is above 70 years old. GMC The Gap Male Chorus, currently has two accomfounded in 1922, is still panists: Karen Pawson and going strong 104 years later Laura Trucksess. in 2026. The group has only Dippner joined the had three directors since its group around the turn of inception. the century. At that point, The chorus performs all GMC had nearly double the over the eastern Susquemembership. GMC draws hanna Valley, primarily The Gap Male Chorus has around 30 members, drawn from churches all over Lancaster, members from churches all in Lancaster and Chester Chester and Berks. over the area. counties, but also occasionally in and a period of fellowship will In this instance, High View pastor “I would be concerned,” Dippner Berks. Its upcoming show is at follow the performance. Jesse Bills’ father is a part of the said about the chorus’ future. 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at High Like most of its shows, somebody chorus. “Music in general, in the church, View Church, 2470 Leaman Road, in the chorus has a connection to “We don’t pick a particular con- h a s c h a n g e d d r a m a t i c a l l y. Ronks. There is no cost to attend, the place where it is performing. gregation,” Dippner said. “It’s kind Choruses have now turned into
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