Choral Society Says Thanks
Choral Society Says Thanks
To the Editor:
The Newtown Choral Society played to an enthusiastic crowd as they presented their spring concert, Sentimental Journey, last Saturday at The Meeting House.
Drawing on the choirâs favorite pieces from the last 23 years, our director, Mary Andreotta, directed the group in a survey of popular music from Cole Porter in 1932 to the heart tugging 2001 Amore de mi Alma. Susan Anthony-Klein, our accompanist, supported the choir with her usual professionalism and zeal.
Michael Tuccio not only served as page-turner, but he added his piano expertise for four-handed piano with Ms Anthony-Klein.
Chris Benson added his trumpet talent and Chuck Magoulos supplied percussion accompaniment.
We would like to thank The Newtown Bee for their support, but especially Nancy Crevier, who kept our name before the public.
We thank Nick Magoulos, our ticket taker, and Sarah Gallo Becker of Miracle Graphics of Bethel, whose expertise produced one of the finest programs in our history. And we gathered at the gracious home of Charles and Deborra Zukowski for our after concert viewing of a recording of the event done so nicely by Charles. We also thank the members of the choir who moved our musical equipment, as well as Alan Corbeil and Kevin Klein.
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 December concert in September. Under the direction of Mary Andreotta, we are a nonaudition choir and welcome new members from all area towns and have openings in all voices. If it is your time to raise your voice in song in a supportive environment, contact me at 203-426-3769 or lel-choir@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 18, 2010