New Jersey Choral Society presents “Bel Canto,” a fundraising Gala

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. - Sept. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- The New Jersey Choral Society will present its spectacular 5^th annual fundraising gala “Bel Canto” on Sunday, October 5 at 3:00 pm at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes..

The festive afternoon includes music from Broadway and the Silver Screen featuring members of the New Jersey Choral Society under the direction of conductor Eric Dale Knapp. Musical selections include hits from “Kiss Me Kate,” “Tarzan,”“Porgy and Bess”and “Memory” from the Broadway musical “Cats.”  David Cryer (formerly of Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera”) and his wife, actress Britt Cryer, will serve as the hosts.  Linda Sweetman-Waters will accompany NJCS on the piano.

This elegant fundraising gala will also include a 50/50 raffle and silent auction as well as a cocktail hour on the patio followed by dinner and wine. 15% of the event’s silent auction proceeds will proudly be donated by NJCS to the Center for Food Action.

Celebrating its 35^th anniversary, the New Jersey Choral Society is one of the state’s most prestigious choral groups well-known for presenting memorable and uplifting performances that engage audiences, involve youth, enable affordable access to the arts and support various outreach services of northern New Jersey. They perform three major concerts annually in Bergen and Essex counties and have also performed in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, China, Australia, England and most recently in France..

Tickets for this special fundraising event are $100 and can be purchased by visiting www.njcs.org, via email at belcanto@njcs.org or by calling 201-379-7719.