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Spring Concert-SongBird

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We are truly lucky to have such a diverse cultural landscape in Canada. From the Indigenous peoples, to the settlers and now immigrants from every part of the globe, Canada is a place where there is such variety in our food, entertainment and social circles that one cannot but rejoice and celebrate Canada.

Photo credit: James Wheeler

Our spring concert, on Saturday April 27th, 2024 at 2pm, will feature a variety of Canadian -and Canadian inspired music-from many different musical genres. We are having an amazing time learning about Canada through the musical texts and contexts surrouding the music. We are excited to share with you what we have enjoyed learning.

Some of the music that will be performed is Woodsmoke and Oranges by Ian Tamblyn (arr. by Rebecca Campbell), Y Chin O by Cui Wei and Black Fly by Wade Hemsworth (arr. by Earle Peach). We really touch on many different aspects of Canadian life in this concert-you must not miss out.

Order your tickets today. Looking forward to seeing you at the concert. Reception to follow.

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Russian Beauty: Spring Concert Program

The final concert of our 10th Season is quickly approaching and we are celebrating in many ways, including performing Rachmaninoff’s Six Choruses for Treble voices, op. 15; a special gem from the Women’s choral literature in May. 

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New Beginnings

Cantala Choir and I had our first in person rehearsal in two years in February 2022 and for so many reasons, it feels like a new beginning. For one, as I re enter the world of choral music and choral programming I feel I have many new ideas and perspectives. So consider this: what about changing “hundred of years-old sacred text” to a sacred text that is relevant to our human society today? Radical idea? Read on.

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Saturday December 17th 2pm

Here at Cantala our favorite Winter themed concert includes A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten. However, we have now presented that work recently and made an outstanding recording of the work with Canadian legend Harpist Erica Goodman, so what could be next to rival that work? Read on to find out.

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Late Canadian Carols

Have you ever wondered what a rainbow wears for clothes?….. come to our first winter concert since 2019 where we will entertain with an array of christmas “usuals” and unusuals…..

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A look forward to Spring 2024

This spring we will be learning Canadian Folk songs. I was inspired recently by the work titled Woodsmoke and Oranges (Tamblyn). (Psst…. For those that know me, don’t be surprised to also anticipate other pieces that are not Canadian folk as well).

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