'Concert of Remembrance and Peace' to mark anniversary of war's end

NEWTON, N.J. — The Unity Choir will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I as it presents "A Concert of Remembrance and Peace" at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at First United Methodist Church, 111 Ryerson Avenue, Newton, N.J.
The concert will be directed by Henry Repp, who will also accompany on the church’s three-manual pipe organ. The featured work will be "Mass in Time of War" by Franz Joseph Haydn, with timpanist Mark Westerfield. There will be several anthems, including Wilhousky’s "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
Phillip Lid will sing "If Christ Came Back," and Cassandra Lambros will join Repp in an organ/ violin duet.
There will be a moment of silence as the church bells ring. The audience will join the chorus in the singing of "God Bless America."
Soloists will be soprano and violinist Cassandra Lambros, alto Emily Skilling, tenor John Burke, and bass David Young.
The concert is free, but a free-will offerings will be welcomed.
The church offers ample parking and handicapped accessibility. Everyone is welcome, especially veterans.
A reception will follow the concert.