Showing posts with label Naugatuck Community Choir. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Naugatuck Community Choir. Show all posts

Friday, January 25, 2019

Naugatuck Community Choir seeks new members


NAUGATUCK - The Naugatuck Community Choir, under the direction of Mark Silva, is eagerly seeking new members in all vocal sections.  
Tenors and basses are strongly encouraged to join. 
Come be a part of this talented group, which has been bringing beautiful music to the Naugatuck area for more than 20 years.   

Rehearsals are on Mondays, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave. 

First rehearsal is Monday, Jan. 28.

All interested singers please email Publicity@naugatuckcommunitychoir.org with any questions. 


This is a press release from the choir. 

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Naugatuck Community Choir seeks new members

NAUGATUCK - The Naugatuck Community Choir, under the direction of Mark Silva, is eagerly seeking new members in all vocal sections.  
Mark Silva
Photo from website

Tenors and Basses are strongly encouraged to join. 
Come be a part of this talented group, which has been bringing beautiful music to the Naugatuck area for more than 20 years.   

Rehearsals are held 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays at Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave. First rehearsal is Sept. 10.

All interested singers are encouraged to email Kelly Tremlett, Publicity@naugatuckcommunitychoir.org.


This is a press release from the choir.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Naugatuck Community Choir to perform Friday, Sunday

Songs in this program include:
Antiphon 
The Gift of Angels 
Along The Shore 
The Water is Wide 
Loch Lomond
Danny Boy 
The Irish Blessing 
Magnificat 
Jerusalem 
I was glad when they said unto me 
Land of Hope and Glory 
Rule Britannia
Hallelujah 

A friend of mine sings with the Community Choir and over the years my husband Ralph and I have attended several concerts.
The performances are always enjoyable! 

Friday, December 15, 2017

Forecast cancels Naugatuck Community Choir concert for tonight

No sooner had I received the above flier this afternoon than I received another email saying tonight's concert is cancelled due to the impending snow.

The choir director, Mark Silva, said he hopes the community will attend the Sunday performance at Naugatuck Congregational Church, 9 Division St., Naugatuck.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Naugatuck Community Choir to offer winter concerts this weekend

Sharing message from a choir member:
Our 20th Anniversary Winter Concerts will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 182 Robbins St., Waterbury, and ​Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 9 Division St., Naugatuck.
Please join us for an evening of fellowship and wonderful Christmas music such as:

O Holy Night - Hal Hopson
Gesu Bambino - Pietro Yon
Christmas Bells are Ringing - Mark Hayes
Candlelight Carol - John Rutter

Photo of the choir from a concert we enjoyed in May, 2016.  

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Naugatuck Community Choir seeks new members as it marks 20 years

NAUGATUCK - The Naugatuck Community Choir, under the direction of Mark Silva, is eagerly seeking new members in all vocal sections for its winter session as it celebrates its 20th season.


Tenors and basses are strongly encouraged to join. The choir is excited to be celebrating its beginnings by returning to The Congregational Church of Naugatuck across from the green.
Come be a part of this talented group, which has been bringing beautiful music to Naugatuck, surrounding towns, and the Valley. 

There are NO Auditions. An extra special invitation is extended to former members to return and lend their voices for this special time in the choir’s history. 
The first rehearsal will be 7-9 p.m. Sept. 11 at Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave. 

All interested singers are encouraged to visit www.naugatuckcommunitychoir.org, call or email the choir President Aldona LaPorta at 203-729-2772 or choirpresident@naugatuckcommunitychoir.org


This is a press release from Naugatuck Community Choir.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Community choir offers spirited performance in Naugatuck

Members of the Naugatuck Community Choir perform Sunday at St. Hedwig's Church in Naugatuck.



This was the third concert my husband, Ralph, and I have attended to support a friend who is a member of the choir. 
The concerts are always uplifting. The performers give their all and audiences appreciate their singing.


Artistic director Mark C. Silva of Waterbury conducts the choir. 



Singers of all voice parts are welcome to join the choir.

For more information call Aldona Laporta, 203-729-2772 or email: choirpresident@naugatuckcommunitychoir.org.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Community choir to perform concerts in Naugatuck, Waterbury


My husband, Ralph, and I enjoyed the choir's 'Sounds of Liberty' concert in May that featured patriotic music.

And we look forward to attending the program celebrating Christmas. 

According to the choir's website "Silent Night," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," and my favorite carol, "O Come All Ye Faithful," are some of the songs to be performed.

Admission is free, with good will offerings accepted.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Community choir performs inspiring music at Naugatuck church

'Sounds of Liberty' concert
Bell at St. Hedwig's Church in Naugatuck. 
NAUGATUCK - My husband, Ralph, and I attended a most enjoyable concert Sunday afternoon performed by the Naugatuck Community Choir.

A friend of mine sings in the choir and invited us to attend.

The concert, Sounds of Liberty, was performed in the sanctuary of St. Hedwig's Church.
The choir also presented the concert Friday at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Waterbury.

Kudos to music director Mark C. Silva of Waterbury, accompanist Susan Anthony-Klein of Brookfield, and all of the singers for putting on a great performance. 
Members hail from Naugatuck, Waterbury, Beacon Falls, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and several other surrounding communities.

The group is open to all who want to sing and be a part of a choral community. 
No auditions! 
Members rehearse at 7 p.m. Mondays at Naugatuck High School.

The concert featured:


The Star Spangled Banner: arr SSG Martin Tousignant, US Army Band

The Cry of Jeremiah: Rosephanye Powell

    I. Is Not His Word Like A Fire

    II. O Lord, You Have Deceived Me

    III. Cursed Be The Day

    IV. Hallelujah!

        Narration – Father John P. Gatzak

The Mansions Of The Lord: Nick Glennie-Smith 

Who Are The Brave: Joseph Martin

I Shall Not Die (from The Testament Of Freedom): Randall Thompson

America…The Dream Goes On: John Williams

I Hear America Singing: Andre Thomas

This Is My Country: arr Moses Hogan

For Spacious Skies: David Brunner

The Stars And Stripes Forever: John Philip Sousa

Battle Hymn of the Republic: arr Peter Wilhousk
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We're looking forward to attending the choir's annual Christmas season concert!