The Agon

of Saint Joseph

~ A Chancel Opera on Joseph of Nazareth ~

Music by Thomas F. Savoy

Libretto by Bertrand T. Fay

UPDATE - 07/31/10

ummer finds me hard at work composing the Joseph score and simultaneously managing the inevitable rigors of [1] Casting and [2] Fundraising; more about these later! I have completed four out of six of Bert's wonderful narratives for Joseph. I also have two completed choruses with a third on the way. I am shooting for end of summer for a complete piano-vocal rendition. September will bring the orchestral scoring.

The "Agon" is very compact with a four member cast. The soprano and tenor sing comprimario solos and double as members of an SAT chorus. I am pleased to announce that baritone Ethan Watermeier has signed on to sing the title role of Joseph. I have had the pleasure to work with Ethan in The Poor Soldier and on other occasions. The part of Miriam will be sung by soprano Deborah Savoy and the alto by Ann-Marie Grathwol.

I have been humbled by the generosity of friends and benefactors towards this venture. Although we have a ways to go, significant progress has been made toward our goal of $10,000. Should you wish to help us (and I pray that you do!), please direct your contributions to:

TF SAVOY, INC. SPECIAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT

1386 Creek Road

Esperance, NY  12066

A friend of mine once defined "fun" as "that which passes the time and engages you fully." If this is so, then fun can only begin to define this experience.

Have a wonderful summer!

- Tom

(Thomas F. Savoy and Bertrand T. Fay)