Community Voices
Youth Choir · Avon & Farmington 250
Performance
June 26, 2026
Community Voices Youth Choir · Participant Portal
Welcome, Choir Members & Families
Welcome to Community Voices — and thank you for being part of something truly historic. Your child has been invited to perform an original song, "We Stand," at the Avon & Farmington 250 Celebration — a once-in-a-generation community milestone marking America's 250th anniversary.
This portal has everything your family needs to prepare — rehearsal tracks, lyrics, important dates, and parking information. Please review it carefully and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Let's make this a performance they'll remember for the rest of their lives.
Everything your family needs for the performance
Includes: Welcome Letter · Official Song Lyrics
Practice tracks and more are below ↓
Two rehearsals. One performance. Attendance at both rehearsals is essential — this is how we make the performance great.
Attendance at both rehearsals is essential. This is how we make the performance meaningful and professional. Please plan ahead and protect these dates. If you have a scheduling conflict, contact Michael as soon as possible at info@lambtheatricals.org
Avon Senior Center
635 West Avon Road
Avon, CT 06001
Saturday June 13 · 3:00–4:30pm
Saturday June 20 · 3:00–4:30pm
Parking is available on site at the Senior Center.
Thompson Brook Recreation Area
99 Thompson Road
Avon, CT 06001
Friday June 26 · Arrive by 5:00pm
Performance: 5:40–6:00pm
Note: this is a different location from the rehearsals.
Parking is limited at the event grounds — please carpool when possible. Additional parking available at:
• Thompson Brook School • Pine Grove School (short walk)
• Avon Middle or High School (shuttle bus available)
• Farmington High School (shuttle bus available)
Practice makes the performance shine. Use these resources to learn the song at home before the first rehearsal. The more familiar you are with the music, the more fun rehearsal will be!
Listen to this first — a clean vocal performance of "We Stand" with no music track. Perfect for learning the melody and words before adding the full accompaniment.
The full music track with vocals together — once you know the melody, practice along with this track to get comfortable with the full sound of the song.
Note: this is a simple vocal guide recording — not a studio production. It's designed purely to help your child learn the melody and words at home.
The full backing track with no vocals — music only. Use this to practice singing on your own once you know the song. This is the track that will play during the performance.
Download everything you need — sheet music, lyrics, and welcome letter. All PDFs, print at home.
📋 Welcome Packet & Lyrics
Welcome letter + official lyrics sheet — print or color
🖨️ Print Version 🎨 Color VersionWe Stand · Official Lyrics
[VERSE 1]
Many years ago
A story we all know
We stand side-by-side
Our future in our nation
Two towns through generations
We stand side-by-side
[LIFT]
We stand —
We sta — a — nd
[CHORUS]
Avon and Farmington
Farmington Avon
We stand side-by-side
Our hope in things to come
The river makes us one
We stand side-by-side
[TURNAROUND]
We stand —
We stand —
We stand side-by-side
[VERSE 2]
My country 'tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
We stand side-by-side
From sea to shining sea
Our future destiny
We stand side-by-side
We Stand · Official Lyrics
[CHORUS]
Avon and Farmington
Farmington Avon
We stand side-by-side
Our country's history
Our future destiny
We stand side-by-side
[SPOKEN]
For 250 years —
From those before us —
To those to come!
[USA CHANT]
USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
14 times — give it everything!
[SOFT SECTION] x3 — start soft, build
Avon and Farmington
Farmington Avon
We stand side-by-side
[ALL TOGETHER]
WE STAND!
"We Stand" · Words and Music by Michael Lamb
© 2026 Michael Lamb / Lamb Theatricals LLC
Michael Lamb is the founder and director of Performing Arts Programs — a performing arts education organization that has partnered with up to 150 municipal governments across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, bringing year-round performing arts programming to thousands of young people.
Michael has been directing youth choirs, musical productions, and performing arts programs for over 35 years. "We Stand" is an original song written by Michael specifically to celebrate the spirit of Avon and Farmington standing side by side — and the pride of America's 250th anniversary.
He is honored to guide these young voices in what will be a truly unforgettable community moment.
Loved the choir experience? This summer, Performing Arts Programs is offering a week-long Acting Workshop right here in Avon — a nurturing, creative program where children build confidence, learn acting skills, work on scenes and monologues, and finish the week with a performance share for family and friends.
Acting Summer Workshop with Performing Arts Programs
📅 July 27–31, 2026 · Monday–Friday · Avon Middle School
👨🏫 Ages 7–10: 9:30am–11:30am | Ages 11–14: 1:00pm–3:00pm
🌟 Half-day program · Culminates in a performance share for families
