Charlotte County Press Releases 
World Renowned The King’s Singers’ Performance To Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Famous A Cappella Group Will Perform November 11, 2009 at the Charlotte Performing Arts CenterCHARLOTTE HARBOR & THE GULF ISLANDS, Fla. (October 6, 2009) – Grammy award winners The King’s Singers will bring their a cappella performance to the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda, Fla., for one night only on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Gramophone Magazine has described the group as possessing an “impeccably manicured vocal blend, enchanting the ear from first to last note.” Their concert diary includes in excess of 120 performances annually, delighting their widespread and enthusiastic fan base. Recent highlights include performances in London’s Royal Albert Hall, Windsor Castle, and Paris Salle Gaveau. U.S. appearances have included Lincoln Center in New York, Carnegie Hall and with the Utah Symphony in Salt Lake City.
Founded at King’s College in Cambridge England in 1968, the group consists of David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright (countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), and Stephen Connolly (bass). The King’s Singers has performed to sell-out audiences as far as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and sung to audiences in Lebanon, Tel Aviv, the Azores and Bermuda. In recent seasons they have been in mainland China, at Beijing’s National Center for the Performing Arts and at the Shanghai Concert Hall.
Ticket prices range between $40 and $50 and can be secured by calling (941) 697-4839. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and a portion of funds raised will stay within Charlotte County.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Founded in 2002, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information, please call 877 TEAM WWP (832-6997) or visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
The vast majority of funds go directly to programs and services for injured service members, and in a head-to head comparison with other veterans' service organizations, WWP is a leader in fundraising efficiency among large charities in the veterans sector. The organization strives to keep administrative and fundraising costs associated with the operation of Wounded Warrior Project as low as possible. Based on FY2007, ending on July 31, 2008 audited financial statements, $.82 of every dollar donated went to provide services and programs for our wounded warriors and their families.
In 2009, the WWP golf tournament in Charlotte County raised more than $20,000. The money can be used to help any local wounded warrior that are registered with the WWP and asks for help. Information on wounded warriors that are helped is confidential.
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Contact:
Gregory Rineer, (941) 697-4839 or gregoryrineer@yahoo.com
Release Date: 10/6/2009
