Elora Singers get in Christmas spirit with concerts, gift ideas

ELORA – If you’re thinking about Christmas, think about the Elora Singers.

The choir along with artistic director Mark Vuorinen, have two special concerts lined up in Centre Wellington.

On Dec. 8 at 4pm they’ll perform the Messiah, along with musicians of London Symphonia, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fergus.

Tickets are $55 for adults,  $20 for students and $10 for children 12 and under.

Experience the virtuosic arias from soloists drawn from the choir and powerful choruses that will fill the beautiful sanctuary of St Joseph’s. It will be an evening you won’t soon forget!

On Dec. 17 and 18, they’ll be at St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora for the Festival of Carols.

The Dec. 17 concerts are at 5pm and 8pm and Dec. 18 has three performances, at 2:30, 5pm and 8pm.

Tickets are $55 for adults,  $20 for students and $10 for children 12 and under.

Festival of Carols is an Elora Singers staple that invites the whole family to reminisce with favourite carols and discover old holiday favourites. 

Gift ideas

The Elora Singers are also pleased to offer enchanting recordings and concert tickets as beautiful Christmas gifts. 

The Elora Singer’s newest recording, In Beauty May I Walk, as well as the Juno nominated Radiant Dawn are showcases of the Singers’s choral mastery that are sure to delight listeners. 

CDs and digital recordings can be purchased through the website elorasingers.ca.

Concerts in 2025

The Singers kick off the new year with a performance on Feb. 23 at the Basilica of Our Lady in Guelph.

This performance, called Choral Tapestry, will be done with the Vancouver Chamber Choir from 4 to 6pm.

Tickets are $45 for adults,  $20 for students and $10 for children 12 and under.

Expect a stunning blend of vocal textures as two of Canada’s premier choirs perform works from diverse traditions, showcasing the beauty of choral music through the ages.

And on April 6, from 4 to 6pm, the Elora singers will conclude the season with Burning Measures at St. Matthew’s Centre in Kitchener.

This show will feature a dynamic program with works by J.S. Bach, Arvo Pärt, and O’Regan. 

Tickets are $55 for adults,  $20 for students and $10 for children 12 and under.

“This concert presents a riveting exploration of timeless spiritual themes, from the Baroque to the contemporary,” officials say.

For more information or to purchase tickets or recordings, visit elorasingers.ca.