The following musical selections were chosen for the emiquincentennial, a.k.a., America 250.

1. Cherokee Morning Song – traditional, ancient; arranged by Rita Coolidge, Robbie Robertson
2. Momma, Look Sharp – Hunter (from “1776”)
3. Freedom – Geld and Udell (from “Shenandoah”)
4. Happy Days are Here Again (for Depression era)
5. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy – Kerr
6. You’ve Come a Long Way, America – Poorman and Poorman
7. This is My Song – Larson
8. God Bless the USA – Brymer
9. Our Song of Freedom – Drennan (new)
10. A Tribute to the Armed Forces – Larson (new)

Verona Voices will hold its Winter Concert on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Verona Community Center Ballroom.  There is no cost to attend.  A voluntary contribution may be made at the door.  

Voices is directed by Cara Gonch and accompanied by Lynda Veech, both residents of Verona.

The concert will feature a selection of seasonal favorites and a community sing along.

The Verona Community Center is located at 880 Bloomfield Avenue in Verona and is wheelchair accessible.

Incorporated as Voices of Verona and West Essex Inc. the group is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

For more information, email tj07044@gmail.com or visit www.VeronaVoices.org.

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We’ve been singing in the area since 1949. New singers are welcome in all voices. It is not necessary for be able to read music. We perform two concerts a year, usually in May and December. Rehearsals and preformances take place in Verona NJ (Essex County).

Our Fall Season begins on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 7pm in the Band Room of H B Whitehorne Middle School, 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044

Rehearsal Music videos are on the menu, or here. Calendar below.