Singing Praises

To the Editor:

The Newtown Choral Society played to an enthusiastic crowd at its holiday concert, “Songs of Celebration,” last Sunday at The Meeting House. Our hearty thanks go to Reverend Robert Tarullo and the Presbyterian Community Church for sharing their time at The Meeting House.

John Mucci, our director, created a challenging program, including the melodic Der Stern Von Bethlehem. We were honored to have attending Margaret Collins Stoop and Allen Brings, the composers of “The Shepherd and the Night Sky” and “A Carol, ‘Lead Me to the Sight of Him,’” respectively. Anna M. DeMasi, our gifted accompanist, presented a dynamic underpinning to our performance.

We would like to thank Nancy Crevier and The Newtown Bee for their continued support.

Our ticket takers Jana Emmerthal and her daughter Molly Emmerthal did great work for us once again and Miracle Graphics of Bethel contributed tremendously in designing and printing our program. Thanks also go to Peter and Andrea Andrew, and their son, Gregory, for welcoming the choir so graciously at our after-concert get together. We also thank the members of the choir, and especially Clive Beddoe-Stephens, 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 22nd year, will begin rehearsals for its spring concert in January. 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

Newtown Choral Society

55 Main Street, Newtown                                       December 10, 2008