Sounds of Music Spring Concert

Welcome in the spring season with The Continuo Arts Foundation’s presentation of “The Sounds of  Music” series.  This annual spring concert will take place at St. James the Apostle Church in Springfield, NJ on Saturday, June 11th at 7:30PM. Comprising over 150 singers from across Union, Essex, Somerset and Morris Counties, The Continuo Arts Intergenerational Choral ensembles include; the Continuo Arts Children’s Chorus, Singers, Continuos, Civic Chorale and Seniors Sing.  The concert will showcase music from many different genres, time periods and composers. From Stephen Edward’s “Revelation Trilogy” to a Rogers & Hammerstein medley of favorites, there will be musical selections to delight concert goers of all ages! Young Artist Debut Winner Samantha Donohue, a 15 year old pianist of Summit, was selected from outstanding musicians from across the country and Canada to make her debut at the first Festival  Internazionale Di Arte Per Giovani Musicisti  in Rome last March.  Ms. Donohue will be a featured artist on “The Sounds of Music” concert and will perform Chopin’s Impromtu No. 4 Opus 66.  Ms. Donohue has  emerged as a rising star at competitions presented by The National Music Educator’s Association, the Piano Teacher’s Society of America, and the Florence Boughton Competition.    Since its inception in 2007, The Continuo Arts Foundation has garnered the attention of the international music world and here in the tri-state area.   Premiering works in Carnegie Hall, Europe, & Vatican City, The Continuo Arts Foundation connects artists to opportunities locally and around the world.  In addition, local programs include a three-week intensive Summer Musical Theater Conservatory that runs from July 5th to July 22nd ending in fully staged, costumed and choreographed productions of “Beauty & the Beast” and “Aladdin’. Sponsored in part by the Provident Bank Foundation and the Manley Winser Foundation,  the “Sounds of Music”  series is a free concert and open to the public; donations will be accepted at the door. The St. James the Apostle Church is located at 45 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield, NJ. For questions, auditions or further information visit www.continuoarts.com, The Continuo Arts Foundation page on Facebook, or call the Continuo Arts Foundation at 908.264-5324.