2009 MUSIC REPORT

During 2009 we introduced some new hymns and rehearsed and performed some challenging works. We have enjoyed musical offerings from Ferdinand Bredenholler, trumpet, and sang at Weatherby Pavilion on a couple of occasions.

As a choir, we attend services twelve months of the year, sing at memorial services, and even sang at a wedding in 2009.

We have been doing varied presentations of the psalms, with numerous cantors and readers. Several choir members also serve in multiple capacities during services.

In January we attended a very successful and informative workshop led by Dr. Marvin Regier, a well-known vocal and choral coach.

This year, we happily welcomed Rita Buchy, Jane Davidson and David Krauter into the choir family, but will miss the wit, humour and many talents of Bruce Power, who regrettably had to move away.

Many thanks to Margaret El-Deiry who has very generously and magnanimously donated the funds for two new, state-of-the-art, and much needed speakers for the organ, as well as for a new portable multi-purpose keyboard.

As always, our thanks and appreciation to Peter Cass for his sage advice, all of his work and support at the organ, behind the scenes with the Sunday School, and in numerous other capacities.

Our choir rehearses Thursdays 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church. New members are most welcome, and we encourage participation during festive seasons for any unable to attend practices regularly. Hymn suggestions and comments are always welcome.

[Until Holy Week, rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m.]

Respectfully submitted,
Ulo Valdma