Concert honors Julie Andrews, helps schools.
"The Hills Are Alive" fundraiser took place at Mechanics
Hall Mechanics Hall (and variants Mechanic's Hall and Mechanics' Hall) may refer to: - Mechanics Hall, Blaydon
- Mechanics Hall, Deadwood
- Mechanics' Hall, New York City
- Mechanics Hall, Portland
- Mechanics Hall, Worcester
- Mechanics' Theatre, Dublin
in Worcester. Special guest of honor Julie Andrews Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells[1] on 1 October 1935[2]) is an award-winning English actress, singer, author and cultural icon. introduced the
concert and attended a pre-show reception. The performances by Worcester
elementary through high school students ranged from dancing and
instrumental ensembles to singing and magic. The show's theme was
music from Ms. Andrews' career and concluded with a "Sound of
Music" singalong Noun 1. singalong - informal group singing of popular songs
singsong
singing, vocalizing - the act of singing vocal music . Proceeds benefit the Worcester Educational
Development Foundation.
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CUTLINE: (1) Janet Lyons and Margaret Benditti; (2) Julie Andrews
and Stephen Mills, right; (3) Elizabeth Casello-Searl, Frances Arena,
Janet Mathieu and state Rep. Bob Spellane; (4) Julie Andrews addresses
the crowd before the concert. (5) Michael and Kylie O'Donoghue; (6)
Karen Duffy, David Moore and Ellyn Grutchfield; (7) Michael Chronchio,
Cathy Walsh and Paul Leary
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