It’s choir time at St. Andrew’s.
The eighth concert of the Performing Arts at St. Andrew’s 2024-2025 season takes place April 5, and it is a choral concert featuring the St. Andrew’s Concert Choir and the Bel Canto Children’s Choir. The CKSS Choir and several local vocalists will also perform in the program.
This event is intended to uplift, inspire, and offer a beacon of hope through the universal language of music, organizers said.
“From stirring classical movements, stirring melodies and contemporary compositions, the heartfelt performances will explore themes of change and social justice, inspiring a sense of possibility and renewal for a better world,” the media release stated.
The audience will hear the words of famous influential speakers including Dr. Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Nelson Mandela, Brene Brown, and Barack Obama.
St. Andrew’s Concert Choir, a 60-voice adult choir, will be conducted by Devon Hansen, director of music at St. Andrew’s.
The Bel Canto Choir, a 30-voice choir of eight- 18 years olds, is hosted by St. Andrew’s United Church. It was established in 2021 by Christine Baribeau and Hansen.
The CKSS Choir, also directed by Baribeau, has received awards and accolades for its performances at various music competitions in Southwestern Ontario.
All are welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Donations (suggested $20 per person) will be accepted at the door and will go towards the music program at St. Andrew’s.
