The Guelph Chamber Choir gets the Christmas season off to a rousing start with an afternoon concert of Carols for Christmas, in the acoustical beauty and warmth of St. George’s Anglican Church on Dec. 2 at 3pm.
Come prepared to sing along with familiar carols, with an opportunity to perform the Hallelujah Chorus as part of an expanded chorus of volunteers amidst the choir.
A special feature of the afternoon will be noted Canadian harpist Lori Gemmel.
Gemmel is principal harpist with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and teaches at both Wilfrid Laurier University and at her studio in Toronto.
Choir members Dr. Susan and Gerald Stephenson will share their instrumental talents on flute and clarinet.
Conductor Gerald Neufeld noted, “I hope that our afternoon presentation will allow families and friends to attend together, taking time to enjoy listening and singing together music beloved through the years. We have created a concert that will present familiar Christmas favourites, along with new festive music for the season.”
The evening will feature Nancy Telfer’s Noel with virtuosic flute and piano accompaniment, commissioned by the Guelph Chamber Choir in 1988, John Rutter’s beautiful Dancing Day for female voices, along with many familiar carols for both choir and audience.
Choir members will present poetry and readings throughout the afternoon concert.
Single tickets are now available for $25 each or four tickets for $80.
Admission for young adults is $10 for students and those 30 years and under. Through eyeGO tickets for students are $5.
Tickets are available from choir or board members, or through the River Run Centre by calling 519-763-3000 or online at www.riverrun.ca. Tickets will be available at the door.
For more information visit www.guelphchamberchoir.ca or call 519-836-5103.
