Free Concert and Canton Creamery Ice Cream

at the Collinsville Summer Cool-Down Bash

Downright Music & Art teams up with Collinsville Congregational Church on Sunday, August 28th from 2:30pm -4:3opm for a free outdoor concert on the church grounds in Collinsville. Visitors are also invited to make their own free Canton Creamery Ice Cream sundaes and enjoy free balloons and gifts while they enjoy the show.

Music sets will feature Downright Music owner Andrew Decker, as well as a select group of his students and teachers who will demonstrate their love for music. In addition, Jay North, who leads contemporary worship at the church twice a month, will be accompanied by his band to showcase a number of Christian Contemporary Music hits.

“I think this blend of different music will be inspiring for anyone of any age who attends,” stated Rev. Jim Wheeler, Pastor of Collinsville Congregation Church. “We are so excited to have formed this partnership to offer a memorable event for all in Collinsville.”

The two organizations began their partnership a year ago, when Downright Music and Art started using rooms in the church’s historic schoolhouse building to offer additional music and art classes. “Jay North and the church pastor really appreciate our desire to impart students with both essential skills and a passion for music,” Andrew said recently. “It will be great to see our students celebrate how much they have accomplished in this public setting.”

Worship Leader Jay North, who also teaches music at The Artist’s Collective in Hartford and has been teaching guitar and keyboard in the Farmington Valley for over 25 years, especially loves seeing young people develop a passion for worship and worship music. “There are hundreds of excellent Christian artists who are writing great contemporary music for the church,” North explains. “My desire is to help assemble and train a youth worship band at the Collinsville Church with the potential of having them develop a service designed by young people, for young people.”

North also thinks the church’s collaboration with Downright has been very beneficial. He added, “Andrew, Naomi and the Downright teachers strive for excellence and the highest quality in all they do. I think the organizations share the desire to bless and benefit the Collinsville community.”

For information on the event or its organizers, please contact Collinsville Congregational Church at 860-693-6333 or at collcong@sbcglobal.net, or contact Downright Music & Art at 860-693-6530. You may also visit their respective websites: www.collinsvillecongregational.org and www.downrightmusicandart.com.