CAMP Rehoboth Chorus

CAMP Chorus to Celebrate 1940s Music
(The following is the info from their Facebook event)

Strike Up the Band!
January 23 at RB Theatre of the Arts - With the demise of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the nation's passion for nostalgia, this seems the perfect season to celebrate the awesome music of the 1940s and the World War II era.

...From the Andrews Sisters to Irving Berlin, USO shows to Glenn Miller, 1940s and World War II era music makes up some of the most stirring and gorgeous melodies in American song.

That music, and the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus' signature campiness, big choral sound, and dramatic narration will all come together Sunday, January 23 for two performances only of the concert Strike Up the Band at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth.

After last winter's sell-out show (during a snow storm!) the group has planned two shows on Jan. 23, a matinee at 3 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and are now on sale at CAMP Rehoboth, 302-227-5620.

The show, under the artistic direction of Fay Jacobs, and musical direction of Bill McManus, will be a salute to that marvelous 40s music, including a special tribute to ALL who have served now that Don't Ask, Don't Tell is off to history's hall of shame.

From the familiar to the patriotic, sentimental to inspirational, plus some campy fun thrown in, the concert will be a crowd-pleaser. From "In the Mood" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" to "The White Cliffs of Dover," not to mention "Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning," the music will rock and the audience will be moved.

Since its inception in the fall of 2009, the chorus has grown from 22 members to verging on 40. The four-part singing group is open to anyone in the area who likes to sing. While it is a program of CAMP Rehoboth, the chorus boasts a wonderful diversity, with singers both gay and straight, young-at-heart and younger. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

In addition to CAMP's backing, Go Fish Seafood Restaurant, owned by the generous Alison Blythe, is once again the presenting sponsor. Go Fish has made it possible for the chorus to create more costumes, purchase more music, and thrive.

Choral Director Bill McManus is the music man for the Chorus. As a graduate of the Hartt College of Music at the University of Hartford and a professional teacher and soloist, Bill brings his expertise to the fledgling group. He will be performing a solo again this year, along with the return of the Chorus' favorite opening trio. In addition, there will be more specialty numbers and fun!

Accompanist David Zipse, a veteran performer around the state and in Atlantic City brings a huge following and musical talent to the chorus as well. His keyboard magic plays a big role in the success of the group.

So call 302-227-5620 for your tickets. The Chorus will put you "In the Mood" and you might even catch a glimpse of Rosie the Riveter.

For more information call CAMP Rehoboth at 302-227-5620, or check out www.camprehoboth.com