This year we must say "Thanks" to the several choral groups which came to Angwin at Christmas time, to give us Christmas cheer.

The Napa Valley Chorale, under the baton of Jan Lanterman, presented the entire "Messiah" in the church sanctuary. Jan said this was a wonderful experience for the singers, and that was certainly the same for the audience, all three hours of it.

The Chorale has been in existence for 42 years. Jan has been conducting it for 20 years. She teaches music at the Napa High School and is director of music for the Methodist church. She is honored by her peers to serve as executive director of the California Branch of American Chorale Directors.

photo by Bob Wilson