MUSICFEST for Manna House

Annual Musical Event Reaches Across Faiths To Fund Manna House

       MATAWAN — Gospel, folk and classical music will fill the air during the annual Music Fest celebration and fund-raiser, featuring musicians from Monmouth County houses of worship, on Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan.

       The annual event, which raises money for Manna House, will host lively selections to be performed by singers and instrumentalists from area houses of worship. This year’s participants include First Presbyterian, Matawan; St. Benedict RC Church, Holmdel; St. John’s United Methodist Church, Hazlet; New Light Baptist Church, Keyport; and Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Matawan, along with many others.

                  All singers will join as one choir to open the evening by performing a round. Interspersed within the evening’s program will be additional pieces highlighting the combined choirs.

The individual houses of worship will each present two pieces with varied combinations of instruments, piano and organ.  The diversity of musical styles, the interfaith gathering and the support of Manna House make this an enjoyable and meaningful concert for performers and audience alike.

       The Music Director for this year’s festival will be E. Graham McKinley, Director of Music at First Presbyterian. A free-will offering will be taken to support the work of Manna House.  Refreshments are provided courtesy of Starbucks of Matawan.