Jackson Civic chorus welcomes new members

  • The Jackson Civic Chorus invites residents of Jackson and the surrounding communities who are interested in participating in the chorus to attend an open rehearsal Sept. 14 or Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, as the chorus begins the rehearsal season for its spring concert, “The Best of Broadway.” Vocalists of all levels of ability are welcome.
  • The Jackson Civic Chorus is a community chorus sponsored by the Jackson Council for the Arts. Artistic Director and Chorus Conductor Margaret Ambrus Eisenschmied encourages interested vocalists of all ability levels to become involved in the music group. The chorus, which welcomes a diversity of ages and musical experience, rehearses Tuesday nights and sings primarily English language pieces encompassing a variety of genres, including gospel and spirituals, patriotic, folk, Broadway and show tunes, and classical styles.

    An annual spring performance is presented for the public in addition to performances at municipal and other civic functions throughout the year.

    No membership dues are associated with the chorus. The ability to read music is not necessary. There is no need to prepare a piece of music.

    People who decide to join will be placed in a section (alto, soprano, tenor, bass) according to their vocal range. High school students (under age 18) interested in joining the chorus should phone ahead for additional information and requirements. Details: (732) 367-2671 or (732) 905-2418, or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].

    Annual raffle to benefit

    women’s insurance needs

    The Family Planning Center of Ocean County Inc. is holding its annual fall raffle to raise money for uninsured and underinsured women. Raffle tickets cost $2 each. The winning ticket will be drawn Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at 121 Point-O-Woods, Toms River.

    The winner does not have to be present at the drawing. For details or to obtain a raffle ticket, call (732) 364-9696, ext. 109.

    The Family Planning Center of Ocean County Inc., 290 River Ave., Lakewood, has been serving the women of Ocean County since 1971 by providing education and medical services.