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Contributed by: Fern Bray on 12/1/2006

Denver, CO, November 26, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Remember When ™ Announces it's association with KBDI Channel 12 PBS in Denver, CO Sat, December 23 at 4am and Mon, December 25 at 5pm MST. West High School Alumni choir, "The Story of a Singing Christmas Tree".

The Film Remember When ™ Presents...64th Anniversary West High School Alumni Singing Christmas Tree is a collection of music and documentary. Told thorough personal interviews with 5 choir directors and several alumni choir members. Back after 14 years, choirmasters and alumnus's alike reminisce, bringing together not only the history of a high school choir, it encompasses the importance of teamwork not only in high school; in our daily lives. Love of chorale music is cultivated early in the film and stresses the same theme how later in life we continue to enjoy. The narration gives this film a historical guide for the viewer.

Filmed on location Denver's West High School. Music is a multi-cultural language to all people. With bits and pieces of history, helping people to rekindle fond memories of high school days as well as family memories. Choir directors (music teachers) give passion for a dieing art form not being taught because of current school politics and budget cut in school programs. This film gives one the ambition to take action so the next generation of people can enjoy a lifelong activity.

Remember When ™ (locally owned) owners Fern Bray and Matt King tell it best when they relate their own stories of high school and how important it is for people to share their stories. It's the history of our people that needs to be past from one generation to the next replies Bray as she comments, "our children need to know where they came from to understand where they are going".

The film, Story of a Singing Christmas Tree was first premiered at Denver's West High on January 13, 2005 and brought with it comments like, "I thought the tree was just another choir, I didn't know it had all the history", or this comment, "I knew the tree was important to you mom, now know how it affected so many in the community".

The Alumni Special Edition of the music and documentary is available for purchase. Disc One (CD) is the music of 105+ choir members. Recorded on location at Denver's West High School gives us the presence of a full choir right in our own living room. High school times rich in memorabilia and nostalgic memories. Alumni choir and soloists alike are singing as if they were 18 all over again. Sound that awakens the listener to the feelings of family and familiar songs from their own childhood days, add to the Christmas spirit. Total running time is 54 minutes Stereo and Disc Two (DVD) is the movie documentary including deleted scenes. Total running time is 1hr and 35min Color SD. The photo gallery remembrances booklet is also included for a total of $48.23 shipping/handling and tax for orders within Colorado.
Also, available are re-mastered Vinyl LP records from previous years Singing Christmas Tree Choirs beginning in 1962 and running thorough 2004. The now re-stored CDs run $25.63 shipping/handling and tax for orders within Colorado. One should check with Remember When ™ when placing an order for a specific year for availability on CD. Not all the years in the past were recorded.

The Story of a Singing Christmas Tree is a perfect example of sharing with our children so they too can pass the torch to the next generation. Remember When's mission statement reads: "Remember When ™ is dedicated to the telling and preservation of all peoples history for our loved ones, and future generations."

Contact:
Fern Bray or Matt King
Remember When
3596 Moline St. Suite 101
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone: 720-859-1122
http://www.rememberwhen.com
task@qwest.net

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