March 29, 2024

Children’s choir accepting new members

The Newton Children’s Choir, known as BETCHAW & Friends, is accepting new singers.

Children aged 8-12 from Newton and the surrounding area are encouraged to take advantage of the open rehearsals in January. Rehersals will begin from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Monday at Berg Middle School and is free of charge. Rehersals will take place weekly on Mondays until the end of the month. No auditions are required.

Singers attending during January can perform the National anthem at the Drake/UNI game Jan. 28, after which commitment to the group should be decided. A parent information meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. the first rehearsal night in the Berg 5/6 cafeteria. Jane Johnson, director of the group, can be reached at 641-792-0042 for more information. Flyers are also available in local school music rooms.