Noted City Chorus Celebrating 10 Years of Music in 2017. Irish Tour Being Planned:

Choir will go on tour to Ireland

The ever popular 'Chorus of East Providence' concluded its' annual holiday season of concerts and as usual didn't disappoint as they performed before large audiences. "Our President, Judith Antonio, surprised us with the good news that the ChoruS will travel on tour to Killarney, Dublin and Kilkenny, Ireland with the organization of American Celebration International in July 2017," said excited choir co-founder Sandra Medeiros. "We will have an open sing on January 5th and January 12th at 7:00pm at St. Martha's Church, East Providence," added Medeiros.

December began the holiday season with the ChoruS of East Providence celebrating music from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England. The ChoruS junior choir sang tunes including Carol of the Field Mice and The Child. It was a full house at East Providence High School with this year's two day performance. "The East Providence Fire Department's Tom Pereira played the bagpipes, Rachel Panitch was on the Fiddle, Bobby Marshall played the Celtic percussion, and Donna O'Brien on Flute. It was a wonderful arrangement," said Medeiros. "The Kelly School of Irish Dance entertained with their wonderful step dancing and jigs," she added.

The Chorus of East Providence's Musical Director is Beth Armstrong and the Accompanist was Victoria Lambrozo. Past Presidents include Betty Capaldo and Maureen Conroy. Co-founders of the ChoruS are Maureen Conroy and Sandra Medeiros.

"The Chorus of East Providence is a proud supporter of the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Rumford. This year's food drive was very successful with an out pouring of donations at both concerts," announced Choir President Judy Antonio. The Chorus' Spring Concert will be performed April 30 and May 1, 2016 at East Providence High School. The chorus is back performing at the East Providence High School auditorium after the former state budget commission had "priced the group out with very high rental fees." Obviously this is to the delight of the chorus' many fans and supporters.