Rousing Performance by Pivot Ministries Choir at Norwalk Concert Hall

At Saturday's Messiah Sing-Along and Holiday Extravaganza, the Men’s Gospel Choir of Pivot Ministries sped up the musical pace with a program of gospel music.

Pivot Ministries began in 1970 to address increasing drug use among teens and young adults in the Norwalk community.  

Minister Richard Williams, who described himself as having struggled with the wiles of addiction, said, "At Pivot Ministries we offer a spiritual turning point in the journey toward sobriety." Williams then introduced the audience to the Pivot Ministries Choir, directed by Joseph Bonaparte.

Spiritual music is used as an integral component to Pivot’s members’ recovery. The Pivot Choir performs on a regular basis at several area churches. Over the years the men have performed with the Norwalk Symphony, the New Haven Gospel Festival and several community gatherings.