New Jersey Choral Society presents fundraising gala Bel Canto

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. - Aug. 2, 2016 - PRLog -- Bergen County – The New Jersey Choral Society will present its spectacular 7^th annual fundraising gala "Bel Canto" on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ.

The theme of the event - "Fosse" - celebrates the legacy of director-choreographer, Bob Fosse, featuring music from such shows as Pippin, Chicago and Sweet Charity sung by talented members of the New Jersey Choral Society under the direction of conductor Eric Dale Knapp. Linda Sweetman-Waters will accompany on the piano and guest dancers include Jennifer and Tony Landa.

This festive fundraising gala will include a cocktail hour followed by dinner and wine, as well as a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Tickets for this special event are $125 and can be purchased by visiting www.njcs.org or via email at belcanto@njcs.org.

Celebrating over 35 years of passion, excellence and imagination, the New Jersey Choral Society is one of the state's most prestigious choral groups, well-known for presenting memorable and uplifting and unique performances that involve youth and enable affordable access to the arts. NJCS performs three major concerts annually in Bergen and Essex counties and has also performed in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, China, Australia, England and France.

The Indian Trail Club is wheelchair accessible. Funding for NJCS has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.