County children's chorus to perform in Italy

Sussex County — Since the end of school, 28 members of the Concert Choir from the Children’s Chorus of Sussex County have been preparing for five performances in Italy. They will sing at the 5 p.m. mass on Saturday, July 15 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. That same night they will perform a concert with the Cantare Children’s Choir at Santa Marie in Campitelli. They will perform at Santa Maria Dei Ricci Church in Florence on Wednesday, July 19. They will sing for the 6:45 Mass on Friday, July 21st at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. Their final performance will be at the Church of Tregnano near Soave. The group will also be visiting Assisi, Pisa, Padua, Milan and Lake Como. In the last 15 years the chorus has grown to include nearly 100 children from first grade through high school in three choirs. Children with unchanged voices are welcome to audition for the Bel Canto, Bella Voce or Concert Choir. To schedule an audition or for more information call, 383-4323 or visit dmello@nac.net.