Activist for Children in Music – In 2018, Lynnie Godfrey became an advocate for music education in local elementary schools. As president of Bethlehem’s Friends of Music, she spearheaded a grant program providing $1,000 each to three area elementary schools to enhance their music programs. Read full article
Launching the Allentown Children’s Chorus – In 2018, Lynnie Godfrey created a Children’s Chorus for grades K–5 in Allentown, providing free auditions, instruction, and performance opportunities. The chorus focused on holiday songs and arts education, giving children the experience of performing alongside a Broadway veteran.
Launching the Allentown Children’s Chorus – In 2018, Lynnie Godfrey created a Children’s Chorus for grades K–5 in Allentown, providing free auditions, instruction, and performance opportunities. Media coverage highlighted her inspiration to address the lack of arts resources in local schools and the chance for children to perform alongside a Broadway veteran. See the video here.
Launching the Allentown Children’s Chorus – In 2018, Lynnie Godfrey created a Children’s Chorus for grades K–5 in Allentown, providing free auditions, instruction, and performance opportunities. The group held its first rehearsal in March, with students preparing for a holiday concert at St. John’s in December. Media coverage highlighted her inspiration to address the lack of arts resources in local schools, and the chance for children to perform alongside a Broadway veteran. Guest performers were invited to teach acting, vocal technique, and audition skills.
54 Sings Eubie – On July 10, 2018, Lynnie Godfrey performed in the one-night-only 40th-anniversary celebration of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Eubie! at Feinstein’s/54 Below. She joined original cast members and other Broadway performers to celebrate the music of Eubie Blake, performing the iconic song “Daddy” among other classics.
Two Holiday Appearances in Allentown – In late 2018, Lynnie Godfrey performed at Allentown Symphony Hall on November 30 to open the new Lyric Room and became the only artist to perform in all main performance spaces at the Hall. She also performed with the Allentown Children’s Christmas Chorus at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on December 7 for a special holiday concert.
Allentown Children’s Chorus Media Coverage – Lynnie Godfrey’s work founding the Allentown Children’s Christmas Chorus was featured on 69 News. The free chorus, supported in part by a grant from the Allentown School District, includes children aged 6–12 and prepares them for a holiday concert performance. Watch the video
