The Chorus of East Providence to Perform in Portugal

The Chorus of East Providence, under the direction of music director, Beth Armstrong, has been chosen to participate in the American Celebration of Music in Portugal, a special performance-tour program, co-sponsored by local governments, music associations, community organizations, and tourist boards around the world. From June 29 to July 10, 2020, the Chorus will travel throughout Portugal sharing their music with the Portuguese people. They will perform a total of five concerts, three in Lisbon, one in Porto, and one in Coimbra. Performances are planned for the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Palacio Foz, and St. Anthony’s Church in Lisbon, Lapa Church in Porto and Coimbra University. As well as performing, the Chorus will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Portugal, tour UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other cultural sites of Portugal, and learn about Portugal’s most important contribution to music, FADO. The participants will have the opportunity to take a half day cruise on the Douro River and visit Vila Nova de Gaia, the hub of the Porto wine industry. This will be the second concert tour for the Chorus. In 2017, they traveled throughout Ireland and participated in the American Celebration of Music performing for the people of Ireland and learning about their cultural life and history. In 2018, the Chorus performed with the King’s Singers at Carnegie Hall in New York City for their 50th Anniversary. The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated in Rhode Island in September 2007 and granted 501 © 3 status. They are the proud recipients of a Champlin Foundation Grant and numerous RI State Legislative Grants awarded to promote their mission. Currently, there are 123 members. They perform two major concerts a year for the community, as well as additional smaller performances in the community.
A fundraiser has been planned for March 30th at Madeira Restaurant in East Providence. A Portuguese Buffet will be served. Entertainment will be provided by Fado singer, Sandy Batista and musicians, Jose Silva and Abel Lima. For tickets please contact Judy Antonio at 508-889-6211. Tickets for the event are $40.00 per person. For more information about the Chorus of East Providence, go to www.chorusofep.org or www.facebook.com/thechorusofep. To be a sponsor of the Chorus or their trip to Portugal, please contact them at the chorusofep@gmail.com.