Arts & Entertainment

Tom Chapin Plays at NHS

Grammy award winner Tom Chapin, nationally acclaimed folk singer- songwriter, will perform in a family concert at Newtown High School in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 3 p.m.  

Leading young performers throughout the county including Daria Musk, Sam Weiser, Katie McMorran and other rising stars will open for Mr. Chapin.  

The concert is produced by “The Little House that Roared,” a program of Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown.  

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Several of the performers are students and graduates of the Newtown High School. 

“I’m excited to come back to Newtown and perform with these wonderful young musicians,” said Mr. Chapin.  

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Chapin performed at the Flagpole Radio Café in November for a sold-out adult audience.  Upon popular demand, Chapin is returning for this family matinée.  

“We started The Little House That Roared series last year as a showcase for highly talented young musicians,” said Rabbi Shaul Praver of Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown, producer of the concert.  “I guess we strummed the right chord because now we’re putting these kids on the same stage with Tom Chapin. We believe Newtown is in need of more wholesome, live family entertainment.  The Little House That Roared concert committee at Adath Israel is proud to provide it!” 

In addition to his solid guitar picking, clever song lyrics and authoritative vocal performance, Mr. Chapin is known for using his music to advance important causes.  

For example, Mr. Chapin “testified” before the New York State Senate by singing his song, You Can’t Spell Smart without Art.  Mr. Chapin was advocating to reinstate funding for the Arts in New York State. 

To purchase tickets log onto http://thelittlehousethatroared.ticketleap.com/tom-chapin-in-concert/ or call 203-300-3359. 

Tickets purchased in advanced range from $12 to $20. Door prices range from $15 to $25. Newtown High School is located at 15 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT.


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