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6th ANNUAL SINGATHON
Welcome once again to "the most famous Food Court in the world" at Seaway Mall in Welland! Chorus Niagara will hold its 6th annual Singathon on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local celebrity guests will take a turn on the podium under the expert instruction and guidance of our artistic director Robert Cooper. The Chorus will perform many crowd favourites and there are always surprises galore for everyone! Here is an excerpt from last year : Surprise Proposal. Joining us over the lunch hour will be the Chorus Niagara Children's Choir as well. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for our choir and without the generous support of the community we would not be able to bring you such inspiring music. You may support an individual chorister or the chorus as a whole by going to Canada Helps. If you are supporting an individual chorister, insert their name in the "message/instructions" box. You will receive your receipt immediately by e-mail. Hope to see you all on February 11th! |
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THE CANADIAN PREMIERE of
NO MORTAL BUSINESS
Chorus Niagara presents another exciting Canadian premiere by Allan Bevan, on March 3 at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria in St. Catharines.
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No Mortal Business
is a dramatic musical work inspired by Shakespeare's final play,The Tempest,
long regarded as autobiographical in nature and indicating aspects of the author's life and faith. Bevan composed the work with the remarkable venue of the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria in mind. The role of the Prologue (narrator) will
Complementing this piece will be Beethoven's Mass in C Major. "Shakespeare is to literature what Beethoven is to music." You will be uplifted by the nobility of these two fine works.
In addition to Mr. Wyn Davies, Chorus Niagara will be joined by the Orpheus Choir of Toronto and the Talisker Players for this concert.
BUY TICKETS NOW! Brock University Centre for the Arts Box Office (905) 688-5550 Ext. 3257 or from any Chorister
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WHAT OUR AUDIENCE IS SAYING...
 | | Bassoonist, Melanie Eyers plays the role of the donkey Sigusmund in Brother Heinrich's Christmas |
Chorus Niagara was thrilled to collaborate with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra for three performances on December 10 and 11, 2011 conducted by our own Robert Cooper. The audience was delighted by the carol singing, the active and fun participation, the dynamic narration of Barbara Budd in Brother Heinrich's Christmas, the return of soloist Stephanie Tritchew and the wonderful partnership of orchestra and chorus.
"Over many years we have known delightful Niagara Symphony Christmas concerts at Brock , but our experience with you and your wonderful conductor on December 10th was truly magical. Rapport between choir, orchestra and audience was outstanding and we want to thank you so much for an afternoon we shall cherish. Season's Greetings to you from two grateful members of the audience on that day. " |
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News from...
CHORUS NIAGARA CHILDREN'S CHOIR
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Chorus Niagara Children's Choir enjoyed a warm and spirited end to 2011 with Sing We All Noel!, a benefit concert for St. Barnabas Anglican Church. The audience joined voices with the choir for several sing-along carols, and choristers shared their favorite holiday moments: "building snowmen; falling in the snow; sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows while watching Christmas movies; the colourful lights at night time; singing Christmas songs.. anywhere, anytime.. it doesn't matter because I just LOVE to sing"
The choir began 2012 with the CNCC Overnight Retreat at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster. Within an intensive 24 hour period, choristers learned several new songs, warm-ups, supported and cheered one another on in the CNCC Talent Showcase, and took part in theory, sight-singing and vocal technique workshops. Many thanks to our generous parent volunteers, and to Guy Cayen for his capable help with theory and sight-singing.
CNCC looks forward to a busy 2012 term: performing with Chorus NIagara at the Singathon in February, participating in the Junior Treble Festival in Stratford in March, and our own CNCC concerts in February and May - happy New Year of singing to all!
CNCC choristers are ages 7 to 17. The only prerequisite is a love of singing! For more information, contact:
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Photos in this edition by Kevin Argue and Paul Price
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No Mortal Business
and Beethoven Mass in C Major
Saturday, March 3
7:30 p.m.Cathedral of St. Catherine
of Alexandria
St. Catharines, ON BUY TICKETS NOW!
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Save these dates!
SINGATHON
February 11, 2012
10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Seaway Mall, Welland ***** GRACED WITH SONG (Chorus Niagara Children's Choir)
February 25, 2012, 7:00pm
Silver Spire United Church 366 St. Paul Street St. Catharines Adult $15/ Senior and Children $10 ( Free for children up to 5 years) ***** TRIVIA NIGHT March 30, 2012 Black Sea Hall St. Catharines *****BEETHOVEN'S
9th SYMPHONY
with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Hamilton Place
Saturday, May 26, 2012
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OUR SPONSORS
Chorus Niagara thanks
all our generous sponsors
of the 2011-2012 season.
Ontario Arts Council
The Canada Council
for the Arts
The Ontario Trillium
Foundation
Sun Media
Niagara Newspaper Group
City of St. Catharines
Canadian Tire
Financial Services
Partridge
Wealth Management
Investors Group
Chimpanzee
Cogeco
The Foster Hewitt
Foundation
Peter and Janet Partridge
YDV Group
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Chorus Niagara
could not function without the support of generous individuals like you! |
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Are You a
"Closet Singer?"
 Do you sing at the top of your lungs in the shower? Do your friends tell you to try out for "idol"? Live out your fantasy! Join a group of passionate, fun-loving singers...join Chorus Niagara!
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Chorus Niagara
... is a proud supporter of the new Centre for the Arts in downtown St. Catharines.
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