Free community concerts in a historic setting; upcoming: 'Holiday with the Pops'
NEW UTRECHT REFORMED CHURCH
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FRIENDS OF HISTORIC NEW UTRECHT
Brian P. Worsdale conducts the ISO Symphonic Band in the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church in Bensonhurst during another of the musical programs he has arranged as music coordinator for the Friends of Historic New Utrecht. The program, which attracted over 150 people for "Abracadabra", a spirited evening of musical film favorites, was one of a series of free community events planned by Mr. Worsdale, the band's founder. The next program, "Holiday with the Pops," features the North Shore Pops Concert Band, Eric Albinder conducting, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Parking is in the historic church compound, at 18th Ave. and 84th St., with bus and subway lines nearby.Light refreshments will be served.
The Parish House, known for its acoustics, has been home to many musical programs while the main church building, next door, undergoes a $2 million repair and restoration. The New Utrecht Reformed Church was founded in 1677. The building undergoing repair opened its doors in 1828.
Both the main church building and the Parish House are known for their magnificent stained-glass windows and architecture. The pastor is the Rev. Terry Troia.
The Friends of Historic New Utrecht provides cultural and educational activities for residents of the community, including hundreds of young people who attend historically-oriented programs each year, many of them New York City high school students.
The concert series is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Additional information on the free community programs and on the history of Brooklyn's earliest days, before the borough got its name, is available at 718-256-7173 and at historicnewutrecht.org and newutrechtchurch.org.
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