From Mary Soddy

Piano accompanist, Monroe

To the Editor:

Wednesday the 21st, four MHS choirs (over 90 students) performed to an appreciative audience. Alex Lentz directed the groups.

Thursday the 22nd, three MMS choirs (over 200 students), directed by Ingerid Kvan, held two concerts… one for the 80 6th grade singers (Yes 80!!) at 6:30 and a second concert at 7:15 for 7th and 8th grade. Two separate concerts were necessary so that everyone could fit into the PAC.

The consensus from the audience was that the sound was amazing and the area was great for performing! Lentz and Kvan as directors have expanded and improved the choral music programs in Monroe.

A big thanks for all the community members/teachers who contributed toward the design of the building and especially the Malizewski and Mosher families who financially supported the music programs.

Also, a shout-out to the new Monroe Music Boosters who did a “Concert Black” clothing exchange to help students look good for their concerts. They are working on raising money to improve opportunities for music students.

We look forward to many more events in our new and greatly improved Performing Arts Center (PAC).