Come on a journey from conception to performance of a cultural event that hasn't been seen in Northern New Jersey but will become a festival tradition. 'Sing Out!' is the history of a choral event conceived by Jason Asbury and brought to life by various choirs in Essex County. The goal of the Essex County Choral Festival is to use choral music to build relationships between communities in Essex County by celebrating its rich past and demonstrating a vision for its promising future.—Anonymous
Essex County has long been a metaphor for diversity both old and new. First generation immigrants from all over the world have made it their home for nearly 400 years. Its strength lies within its richness of cultures, languages, religions, and peoples that call it home. This documentary celebrates that richness with interviews of participants in the Essex County Choral Festival called "Sing Out!" held on March 6, 2011. The historic event brought over 300 singers from 8 Essex County choirs together at the Newark Museum in front of an overflow audience.
Get a firsthand account of the collaborative event from Voices in Harmony choral director Jason Asbury, Dr. Clement Price and many many more! From the initial genesis idea to the first combined practices to the big day, you'll get to meet many of the voices behind the music. This documentary is a celebration of Northern New Jersey.
