MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Youth Choral Concert and Town Meeting on the Arts

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Youth Choral Concert and Town Meeting on the Arts

BURLINGTON, Vt., April 1 – Sen. Bernie Sanders will host a youth choral concert and town meeting on the importance of arts education on Saturday evening at the Casella Theater in Castleton. The concert will feature performances from seven Vermont elementary, middle, high school, and college choirs.

Last year marked the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that Vermont students participated in this once-annual event. More than 180 Vermont students joined Senator Sanders at the Dibden Center for the Arts for a town meeting and performed songs that ranged from traditional to spiritual to pop.

“I’m so glad we were able to bring our youth choral concert back last year. It was a great night full of fantastic music. I am thrilled that we are once again hosting a concert – this year at the Casella Theater. I have no doubt this will again become an event held every spring. I look forward to hearing some beautiful choral music and speaking to the many talented young performers,” said Sanders.

The following Vermont schools will be performing: Lothrop Elementary School, Shelburne Community School, Hartland Elementary School, Colchester Middle School, Arlington Memorial Middle High School, Thetford Academy and the VTSU Castleton Chamber Singers.

The concert will be conducted by Dr. Sherrill Blodget, Director of Choral Activities and Music Professor at Vermont State University Castleton.

Details:

What: Choral Concert and Town Meeting on the Arts with Sen. Bernie Sanders

When: Saturday, April 5, 6:00 p.m. Concert starts at 6:00 p.m.; Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Casella Theater, Vermont State University, 45 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT

General Public RSVP: Please RSVP online here. RSVPs are highly encouraged, but not required to attend the event. Seating will be on a first-come-first served basis.

Media RSVP: Media members interested in attending must RSVP by contacting press@sanders.senate.gov.

Note: All attendees are expected to follow Vermont Department of Health guidance, monitor symptoms, and are encouraged to take a rapid COVID-19 test prior to the event.