The public is invited by the Board of Directors of the Greater Middletown Concert Association to a free information session about its newly-forming music Guild.
This reception will be held at the , Long Hill Estate, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 5:00 p.m. All music lovers are welcome to attend and are eligible to join this new organization with annual dues of $15.. A musical interlude and refreshments will be part of the meeting. Attendees’ input will be valuable in determining the structure of the Guild.
The purpose of a Guild is to bring together those with similar as well as diverse music interests in a supportive role for the Concert Association and music in general.
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Currently the Greater Middletown Concert Association brings six performances annually (three concerts and three operas) to the 700-seat MHS Performing Arts Center in Middletown. “There will be a lot of different volunteer opportunities for members along with musical moments such as home musicales, study groups and lectures,” recently commented Barbara Arafeh, president of the Greater Middletown Concert Association. She continued that meeting with visiting performing artists as well as members’ own social networking within the Guild would be important activities. The encouragement of children and young people in the community to appreciate varied concerts and to develop their own talents will also be an important part of the Guild’s endeavors. A Committee to continue recognition of the Middletown area’s contribution by its many Big Band Era musicians to the nation’s musical scene is also being considered. Some members may want to participate in promotional activities such as the Musical Gala/Auction planned for December 7th this year. For any further information call 860 347-4887.
