(Nov. 6, 2009) — United Water, a leader in the water services industry since 1869, with corporate offices in Harrington Park, recently invited the Saint Dominic Academy Dominoes Chamber Choir to perform at a corporate event hosted by them. On that evening United Water generously donated $1,000 to the Jersey City all girls’ school.

On Oct. 20, the Saint Dominic Academy Dominoes, including among their membership the new Gospel Choir, “The Soul Sisters”, sang for the Association for Corporate Contributions Professionals at the Valley Brook Golf Course in Rivervale. The Dominoes were introduced by SDA Head of School, Margaret Fox-Tully. Fox-Tully addressed those in attendance and complimented them on their efforts to support schools with their time and corporate giving. She then introduced Joseph P. Napoli, who has directed the choir at Saint Dominic Academy since 1979.

Highlights of the performance included solos by Senior Claudine Novelles, who sang “The Rose” and “The Wind Beneath My Wings”.

The Gospel Choir, led by Sophomore Ciara Gadsen, made their debut performance singing “Welcome to this Place." The Dominoes finished with a rousing rendition of “Chapel of Love”, and received a standing ovation from those in attendance. The tired but happy singers were reminded by Napoli during the bus ride home that they would not have time to rest. The next day would bring a rehearsal for their upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 30 in collaboration with the Continuo Arts Foundation for their first annual “Christmas Time in the City” concert.  

Saint Dominic Academy, a Catholic, independent school for girls, has been empowering women for leadership in a global society for over 130 years. Located in an historic building on Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, the Academy’s mission is to advance the causes of justice through education. The college preparatory program features a rigorous academic curriculum is the only Catholic school in New Jersey to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. A rich array of co-curricular offerings, include athletics, literary and artistic publications, service opportunities and a comprehensive women’s choral program, which has won over many regional and national competitions and has performed at Carnegie Hall. Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, the Academy is rooted in Christian values and embraces its richly diverse community of learners.