Singing In Spring

To The Editor:

The Newtown Choral Society played to an enthusiastic crowd as they presented their spring concert last Sunday at The Meeting House. The program included major opera choruses of the romantic period and iconic opera choruses of the 20th Century.

Director Mary Andreotta led the choir in a strong performance. Our soloists were Sharon Goodkowsky and Marianne Lee Patterson, as well as Newtown students Katie McMorren and Yossi Kohrman-Glaser. Susan Anthony-Klein, our accompanist, supported the choir with her usual grace and professionalism.

We thank Emma Burns, our page-turner and Robert Andreotta, our ticket taker.

We would like to thank The Newtown Bee for their support, but especially Nancy Crevier, who kept our name before the public.

We were lucky to have the talent and effort of Katharine Benson, whose expertise and talent produced an outstanding program as well as Luis of L&S Printing in Danbury for the actual booklet. We thank Charles and Deborra Zukowski for opening their gracious home for our after-concert gathering. We also thank the members of the choir who moved our musical equipment.

Finally, we must thank my husband, Kenneth. As usual, Kenneth lent his computer expertise, his patience, and his muscle wherever it was needed.

The Newtown Choral Society, which is in its 24th year, will begin rehearsals for its holiday concert in January under the direction of Mary Andreotta.

A nonaudition choir, we have openings in all voices, and welcome members for all area towns, with the director determining final section placement. If it is your time to raise your voice in song in a supportive environment, contact me at 203-426-3769 or lel-choir2@se-ltd.com if you would like to discuss joining the Newtown Choral Society. We perform two concerts a year, sing at local events and weddings and practice Wednesday evenings at the Newtown Middle School.

Laura E. Lerman

President

55 Main Street, Newtown                                                 May 10, 2011