Ed Broms, dubbed
a true ‘Renaissance Man’ by The Boston Globe, has been a
mainstay of the Boston and NYC music scenes for the past
25 years.
He is currently the Music Director, Organist, and Choir
Director at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul where he leads
an eclectic program of world sacred music. He can be heard
each week on the Sacred Time podcast available on iTunes - a continuation of the former weekly radio boradcast on WCRB 99.5 Waltham, Sunday Morning at the Cathedral, one of the country’s
longest running radio programs.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Eastern Nazarene College,
where he teaches bass, piano, and improvisation.
He recently joined the faculty at South Shore Conservatory, Hingham, MA where he teaches traditonal and contemproary piano.
A multi-instrumentalist, he performs on electric and acoustic
bass, voice, Hammond organ, pipe organ, piano, keyboards,
guitar, and percussion. In February of 2008 he completed
a concert series encompassing the complete works of John
Coltrane, including over 400 jazz compositions.
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Organ Symphony #1
is inspired by the creation story at the beginning of J.R.R
Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, a mythic prehistory of the The
Lord of the Rings. The creation story is entitled Ainulindale
(The Singing of the Holy), The Music of the Ainur, in which
the Ainur, a pantheon of Gods, are taught a mighty theme
by the One God, Illuvatar or Eru; and then are led to elaborate
on the theme as they desire. As the narrative progresses,
Melkor, a self-willed God introduces his own theme and creates
discord with the others. In response, Eru, creates two more
themes in an effort to quell the music of Melkor, until
finally two musics are raging at war with one another.
After the final cessation of the music, Eru, reveals to
the chorus of Gods that their Music has created the world,
and that despite Melkor’s efforts, his own music has only
furthered the will of the Eru. read
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Dear Friends,
I’m writing to you regarding the fundraising I’m doing on behalf of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester. It’s an ambitious project so I’m contacting every family member, friend, colleague, and acquaintance that I know to ask personally for their help. If you’re reading this, that means youJ
What: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester is one of the official charities of the Boston Marathon, and part of a wider Coalition of local charities. These charities each assemble a team of runners who use the event to raise money on behalf of the charity.
The BGCD is a wonderful organization and more information can be found on their website:
http://www.bgcdorchester.org/
The Boston Marathon is historic and led by the Boston Athletic Association.
http://www.baa.org/
I’m hoping to raise $10,000 for the BGCD.
Where: The BGCD is in the historic Dorchester area of Boston. The Marathon begins in Hopkinton, MA and ends in Boston.
When:
The fundraising will continue over the next 3 months leading up to running the Boston Marathon on April 16th. I’m hoping to meet certain fundraising goals between now and then. The most immediate is $2500 by February 1st.
Who:
Ed BromsJ More info can be found at my website:
www.edbroms.com
How:
Donations can be made easily online through the following link:
http://www.razoo.com/story/Edbromsbgcd2012bostonmarathonfundraiser?referral_code=share
A donation of any amount definitely helps! Please consider giving $5, $10, $15, $20, $25 (or moreJ). If you can’t donate right away, let me know if there is an amount you can pledge by a certain date.
The entire BGCD team can be found here:
http://www.razoo.com/team/Bgcd2012bostonmarathonteam
Please join/“Like” my Facebook page dedicated to this effort and watch for updates!
https://www.facebook.com/EdBromsBGCD2012BostonMarathon
Donations can also be mailed by check directly to the BGCD. Please be sure to include my name “Ed Broms” on the check and also contact me and let me know!
The address is:
Attn: Heather Brigham/Ed Broms
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester,
1135 Dorchester Ave.,
Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: 617-288-7120
Fax: 617-446-0240
Email: marathon@bgcdorchester.org
Co-Sponsors:
If you own a business or lead an organization, I’m also asking that you consider being a co-sponsor of this effort by posting this information on your web-site, email signature, or otherwise post to your fans, staff, and customers between now and the week of April 16th.
Widgets to embed on sites can be found at:
http://www.razoo.com/story/Edbromsbgcd2012bostonmarathonfundraiser/share
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or difficulties:
Ed Broms
edbroms@gmail.com
1 617 548 3974
Thanks for taking time to read this and thank you in advance for your help!
 
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Dear Friends,
As you may know I’m running the Boston Marathon this year on behalf of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester. As part of the fundraising effort I’m running a raffle called “The Best of Boston” that has some great prizes that are described below. Anyone can take part in the raffle so please forward this to your own families, friends and clients.
The BGCD if a great organization that benefits thousands of children. My own wife and her siblings learned to swim there as children!
Please read the attached letter from one of these children, Junior, to get an idea of the wonderful work the BGCD does!
The donations can be made easily online at razoo.com, just follow the link below. There is one link to the regular marathon fundraiser, and another specifically for the Raffle. If you’d prefer to mail a check, please make it out to “The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester” and put “Ed Broms-Raffle” in the memo and mail it to:
Heather Brigham
Special Events & Projects Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
1135 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: 617-288-7120
Fax: 617-446-0240
www.bgcdorchester.org
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THE BEST OF BOSTON RAFFLE
The Best of Boston Raffle has 5 prizes SO FAR: Bruins, Blue Man, Granite Links, Three Doors Down, Open Doors Yoga. More prizes will be added over the coming month. Bruins prize will be drawn on March 25th, the remaining prizes will be drawn on April 20th following the marathon. All winners will be contacted via email so please be sure to leave your email when you donate:)
http://www.razoo.com/story/Best-Of-Boston-Raffle-To-Benefit-The-Boys-And-Girls-Clubs-Of-Dorchester?referral_code=share
1)
2 tickets to the Bruins vs Capitals 3/29/12 located in the AT&T SportsDeck
AT&T SportsDeck
If a high-energy setting is your style, look no further. This unique space is built for you to enjoy the perfect mix of a casual and exclusive environment. Whether you choose to sit at the bar to mingle while watching the game or reserve a seat in our lounge chairs, The SportsDeck is great for any event because you choose how you want to experience it.
DONATED BY:
Brian Mulkerrin , PE - Partner |AKF| 41 Farnsworth Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
2)
A Gift Certificate for 2 tickets to Blue Man Group, Boston.
http://www.blueman.com/
Donated by Blue Man Group Productions, NYC, NY.
3)
Girft Certificates for 18 Holes for 4 people at Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy, MA.
http://www.granitelinksgolfclub.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp
Donated by Granite Links Golf Course!
4)
2 Tickets to the next area performance by Rock legends Three Doors Down. Venue, Date, and Time TBA
http://www.3doorsdown.com/forums/showthread.php?3-2011-2012-Tour-Dates
Donated by Chris Henderson!
5)
Gift Certificates for 4 free classes at Open Doors Hot Power Yoga Studios - 14 studios to choose from.
www.Opendoors7.com
Donated by Richard and Marissa!
6) More prizes to be added as more supporters donate prizes! |
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