Choral Society Sings

The Praises Of Its Supporters

To the Editor:

The Newtown Choral Society played to a standing-room-only audience when they presented their spring concert, featuring Smokey’s Joe’s Café, jazz standards popularized by The Manhattan Transfer, and Bohemian Rhapsody at The Meeting House on Saturday, May 22

We would not have enjoyed such success without the help of many people. Most importantly, the members would like to thank the choir’s director, Mary Amoretti, and Todd Gorky, who made his debut as our accompanist this concert.

For every concert, Mary chooses music that challenges us to go beyond our musical status quo. Then she manages to lead us to ever-greater achievements.

We thank Todd for his professionalism, his ability, and his good humor.  They all contributed to a dynamic season of rehearsals and a terrific concert.

We thank Sherry Paisley and the Board of The Meeting House for preserving such a music friendly venue.

Shannon Hicks and Kaaren Valetta of The Newtown Bee have been a big part of our ability to attract new members as well as fill The Meeting House with as large an audience as we did.

We also would like to thank Sybil Beau and The News-Times for their terrific help.

We thank David Juryman for his many efforts on the choir’s behalf and Jonathan Pope of Newtown Middle School for his ongoing support of the choir. Thanks also go to the office and custodial staff of the middle school.

We thank Barbara Myers and Patricia and Alexander Campbell for their help in collecting tickets and giving out programs.

And, we also thank Miracle Graphics of Bethel for their tremendous contribution in designing and printing our program.  As a nice coincidence, Miracle Graphics is owned by Sara Gallo, a Newtown High School graduate.

And thanks go to Jay and Melanie Mattegat of Julie Allen Bridals, who were able to find just the right tux for our 11-year-old soloist, Daniel J. O’Connor, Jr.

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 18th year, will begin its once weekly rehearsals for its holiday concert in September.  Under the direction of Mary Andreotta, we welcome new members and require only that new members have a love of singing and be willing to learn.  Call me at 426-3769 if you would like to discuss joining the Newtown Choral Society.

Laura E. Lerman

President

55 Main Street, Newtown                                             May 24, 2004