The Gala Online
Text, photos and video from the October 25, 2008 gala celebration of Commonwealth's 50th anniversary.
Photos from the gala. Order a DVD of the program.
The links below and on the left side of each page in this section include video and text from each part of the program. When viewing videos, you may click the expanding box icon on the controls for a full-screen view.
"The Spacious Firmament." The Commonwealth Chorus and Orchestra lead 750 guests in a rousing rendition of the school song.
"The Mermaid." The Commonwealth Chorus and Orchestra premiere a work commissioned for the anniversary, with music by Evren Celimli '89 and lyrics by Ethan Forman '84.
"Gloria" from Mass in G by Franz Schubert, performed by the Commonwealth Chorus and Orchestra and soloists David Kravitz '82, baritone, and Julia Cavallaro '04, soprano. Directed by David Hodgkins.
Remarks by founder Charles E. Merrill, Jr.
Remarks by Headmaster William D. Wharton
"Commonwealth at 50," a film by Eric Stange '71
Commonwealth Honors: Friends and colleagues pay tribute to ten current faculty and staff for their service of 25 years or more:
Closing Remarks by Karen Firestone '73, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Headmaster William D. Wharton
