The Island Singers Bring Harmony To Local Venues

for their upcoming concerts. New singers are always welcome to join the group at practice, regardless of their experience or ability.

The rehearsal opens with choral members sitting in seats assigned by vocal parts and pulling out their sheet music. Singers begin to warm up their voices, ultimately filling the air with beautiful and uplifting sounds.

By Stephanie Faughnan

LACEY – A local choral group is proving that you don’t need to audition to make great music. The Island Singers, featuring 42 singers of all ages and abilities, has performed in the area for over half a century.

Village Lutheran Church in Lanoka Harbor comes alive with the sounds of music on Monday evenings as the Island Singers rehearse

Ned Perwo, the group’s director, stands in the front of the room where all of the vocalists can see him. He moves his hands as a guide to the rhythm and tempo and gives visual cues in the direction of each of the vocal parts. Although new to The Island Singers, Perwo has roots in the community and a wealth of experience and education in music. He is the Director of Music Ministry and Youth and Family Ministry at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manasquan. Perwo also teaches music and shares his own voice as a part of the New Jersey Chamber Singers.

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