A Joyful Noise

To The Editor:

The Newtown Choral Society played to an enthusiastic crowd as they presented their holiday concert last Saturday at The Meeting House. The program’s main piece was Randall Thompson’s “The Nativity According to St. Luke,” accompanied by a six-piece instrumental group.

Director Mary Andreotta led the choir through the significant Thompson piece as well as the lighter second half, which included two pieces of African origin and “O Brilliante Estrella,” a Puerto Rican perennial. Susan Anthony-Klein, our accompanist, supported the choir with her usual professionalism and zeal.

Emma Burns was our page-turner and we thank Rob and Jessica Andreotta for handling the tickets.

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

Monster Marketing of Bethel produced our program. We thank Peter, Andrea, and Gregory Andrew for opening their gracious home for our after-concert gathering. We also thank the members of the choir who moved our musical equipment and Peg Heetmann for fulfilling the position of treasurer on our board.

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 25th year, will begin rehearsals for its spring concert in January, under the direction of Mary Andreotta. We are a nonaudition choir and welcome new members of all ages, 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-choir2@se-ltd.com 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                                         December 6, 2011