Raising Voices

In Song

To the Editor:

The Newtown Choral Society played to a lively crowd at their spring concert last Saturday at The Meeting House.

Mary Andreotta, our director, crafted a varied program, from challenging contemporaneous music to iconic music of the 1960s, including an entrancing kazoo interlude. Todd Gorski, our gifted accompanist, as always, was the foundation under our singing.

We would also like to thank Shannon Hicks and The Newtown Bee for their continued support.

We also thank ticket takers Jana Emmerthal and her daughter Molly Emmerthal.

Miracle Graphics of Bethel contributed tremendously in designing and printing our program. Thanks also go to Deborra and Charles Zukowski for welcoming the choir so graciously at our after concert get together. As usual, every member helped in moving music and musical equipment and closing down The Meeting House.

Finally, we must thank my husband, Kenneth. As usual, Kenneth helped to bring music to The Meeting House with his computer expertise, his patience, and his muscle wherever it was needed.

The Newtown Choral Society, which is in its 22nd year, will begin rehearsals for its holiday 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 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                                                  June 4, 2008