LUNCH Ensemble

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The LUNCH Ensemble is the musical outreach program of the Local United Network to Combat Hunger. It is based in Mystic, Connecticut and has involved over 2,000 members since its formation by Bill Pere in 1989. The ensemble presents 5-10 concerts a year, while many more concerts by solo performers are also sponsored by LUNCH. Many of the songs they perform were written by the group's inspiration, Harry Chapin.

[edit] Notable Members

Larry Batter (2004-present): keyboardist, recording artist, member of Connecticut Songwriters Association
Chris Kauffmann (1998-2003): actor, recording artist
Shauna-Beth Mandelburg (1996-2002): actress, recording artist, member of Connecticut Songwriters Association
Rosemary Ostfeld (1999-2006): long-time member, videographer
Bill Pere (1989-present): founder, director, singer-songwriter-guitarist, recording artist, president of Connecticut Songwriters Association
Kay Pere (1995-present): executive director, singer-songwriter-keyboardist, recording artist member of Connecticut Songwrters Association
Melody Pere (1989-2004): long-time member, recording artist
Jackie Schwenk (199?-200?): long-time member
Scott Sivakoff (199?-present): singer-songwriter-bassist-guitarist, recording artist, solo performer, member of Connecticut Songwriters Association
Kat Wyand (2004-present): singer-songwriter-guitarist, solo performer, member of Connecticut Songwriters Association