ENCORE! Editorial in The Independent Friday, November 7, 2003 THE SWAN-SONG CONCERT of the Columbia Festival Orchestra at St. James Church in Chatham last Saturday left us both saddened and enthusiastic. The orchestra, under the gifted leadership of Gwen Gould, is “suspending” operations, ending school programs as well as its concerts after 15 years of [...]

Columbia orchestra shines in swan song By JOSEPH DALTON, Special to the Times Union Monday, November 3, 2003 CHATHAM — A capacity crowd filled the sanctuary of St. James Church in Chatham to hear the final concert of the Columbia Festival Orchestra. Last month, the board of this 15-year-old endeavor announced that it must cease [...]