Poughkeepsie Chapter: Scott Lichtenstein

The Poughkeepsie Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild

will host our monthly coffeehouse on

Saturday, December 21, 2024

at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

This month we are proud to be featuring Scott Lichtenstein.

Scott Lichtenstein has always been extremely passionate about music. He gained musical knowledge from both of his parents who were both musically talented. His father played piano and guitar and his mother also played piano and was professionally trained as a vocalist.  Music was a huge part of the family. Throughout elementary school, Scott would sing in chorus and learn to play trombone. His first solo experience was when he was in 5^th grade where he was given the opportunity to perform in a talent show where he sang Hound Dog by Elvis Presley.

He continued his musical experiences singing in chorus in high school.  He performed in a show called Ossining Live and sang Somebody to Love by Queen. After doing chorus in his freshman year of high school, he had many more opportunities to sing in a music class called Gimme the Mic. His music teacher, Ms. Kafer recognized his talent and gave him the opportunity to have his own concert. He sang with his chorus group at the town tree lighting, high school graduation and performed as a soloist at  the Village Fair.

After high school he moved to Florida where he continued his musical experiences in college and joined Voices of Valencia.  A few years later, he moved back to the Hudson Valley area and has had many opportunities to sing at  Open Mic engagements at various locations including Paula’s Café, The Adriance Memorial Library, and the Unitarian Fellowship Church. He had been looking around the area for more singing opportunities for adults that was inclusive and found the Mid-Hudson IBM Chorus which he is a current member. This group has increased his musical knowledge and repertoire and has given him the spark in his life and he feels that he has accomplished this goal. Last spring, he was selected to do a solo of Giants in the Sky from the Broadway musical Into the Woods.  The accompanist chose this song for him because she felt he could express himself and show his singing skills. Singing makes him calm and he loves performing on stage.

OPEN MIC

Open mic performances will be available for all.
Signup begins at 6:30 and open mic begins at 7:00.
The featured performance is expected to begin at approximately 8:00.

Cost of admission for this event is $7 ($6 for Folk Guild members and seniors).

Questions? Contact the President of the Poughkeepsie Chapter, John Hamilton, at birdman566@aol.com.