Wind Ensemble To Play Benefit

Newtown Congregational Church will host a concert by The Community Wind Ensemble of Western Connecticut on Friday, September 5. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm and will be in the church’s sanctuary, at 14 West Street in Newtown.

All are welcome to this fundraiser, which will benefit the NCC Building Fund. Admission is by donation.

The concert’s theme is “An American Showcase: Music from Main Street to Broadway.” It will be a family concert featuring the most recognized music of the Big Band, march, light classical and stage composers of America. Featured works will include those of John Phillip Sousa, Henry Fillmore, Leroy Anderson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Fredrick Lowe, John Williams and Stephen Sondheim.

The ensemble will be directed by Robert Dubois.

For additional information call 426-6148 or 426-9024.