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January 19, 2012
SOJOURNERS TESTIFY
Marcus Mosley, Will Saunders, Khari McLelland and accompanist Lonnie DeLisle sang some seriously spiritual gospel in the Pender Harbour School of Music on January 15. The first in the Music Society's Concert Series for 2012 was standing room only. And the Sojourner's power and sincerity of song and spirit transformed the room into the kind of place of worship many attending wished theirs could be: Sacred.
The Sojourners came together after Jim Byrnes asked Marcus Mosley to bring a couple of friends to do backup vocals on his House of Refuge cd. To the delight of thousands, they have stayed together to perform and inspire. Sunday's songs were from slave days to the 70's, Los Lobos to the Mississippi Sheiks. The harmonies were rich and beautiful, but what made the afternoon so striking was how each Sojourner immersed himself in every song, became completely carried into the melody and lyrics, so that they were, in fact, singing in prayer.
McLelland introduced a Doris Akers' song, 'Lead Me, Guide Me,' as a help for when you
'have one those days when you wonder what you are doing here.' His solo was uplifting and electrifying. All the Sojourners talked about the importance of keeping our hearts open, to youth, people in struggle, and each other, no matter what faith we carry. They spoke about Black History month, coming up in February, and that the civil rights and social justice movements have great relevance in 2012. And they joked about the difference between Gospel and Blues: Gospel:
"Ohhhh Lord!" Blues: "Ohhhh Baby!"
But mostly they sang, beautifully and soulfully: traditional, sacred songs like
'Old Ship of Zion, 'Wade in the Water,' and modern spirituals like
'People Get Ready' by Curtis Mayfield, and 'Peace in the Neighbourhood' by Los Lobos. The audience joined in on some, clapped to many, and the transformation from gospel performance to spiritual gathering became complete. One overheard comment that best summed it up;
"If these guys were at my church, I would go every week!"
November 21, 2011
Mark December 10th on your calendars for an afternoon of
Christmas Cheer with the Pender Harbour Choir. Music
Director Joy McLeod has put together a collection of
Christmas music that will surely warm the hearts of
everyone. Tickets are $15 available at Bluewaters
Books in Madeira Park, MonkeyChips in Sechelt and Laedeli at
the Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons. Free admission to
children aged 10 and under.
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October 16, 2011
The Lafayette String Quartet delighted its audience with two Beethoven quartets, and a challenging Stravinsky work on a sunny Sunday afternoon in mid-October. And then, after asking "How do you follow Beethoven?", they proved they could do so by giving us the finale from a Haydn quartet, proving they really are a tour de force on the Canadian music scene.
October 10, 2011
The first KOOL KAT of 2012 is Grant Hughes. For being the first to register for 2012, Grant has won a pair of tickets to Millennium Park, 2012. Congratulations, Grant!
Thank you also to our first KOOL KATS for the 2011 Festival:
Sylvia Henderson,
Janet Thomas,
Paul Williamson,
Motoko,
Joanne Brown,
Ken Grunenberg,
Margaret Skelley,
Carl Amberg,
Bruce Milne, Kusum Jain,
Lynn Caskey,
Lorne Berman,
Ron Breadner,
Keith Maxwell. Congratulation to Bruce Milne, 2011 KOOL KAT WINNER OF MOTOKO'S LIMITED EDITION PRINT: 'SUNSET SKY'
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become a KOOL KAT
September 1, 2011
We are still basking in memories of the August Chamber Music Festival. With a program featuring world-renowned violinist James Ehnes, BC's own Borealis String Quartet, fiery guitarist Daniel Bolshoy, rising cello star Emmanuelle Beaulieu Bergeron and music director/pianist Alexander Tselyakov, it was a truly exceptional musical experience. Many in the audience commented on how the intimate space of the School of Music in Madeira Park allowed them to see, hear and feel the music in a way not possible in a larger concert hall.
Mark your calendars now for August 17 – 19, 2012.
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the 2011 Chamber Music Festival
August 23, 2011
The Pender Harbour Choir begins the new season on September 6, 2011. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at the School of Music in Madeira Park from 7:00
- 9:00 p.m. If you enjoy singing a variety of choral music, join us! For info, call director Joy McLeod at 604 885-3087.
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choir
August 8, 2011
The Concert Series 2011-12 is a thrilling lineup of varied performances by amazing artists!
Our website will soon provide concert dates and details... plan to attend everything from classical performances, through folk and gospel , to tango and flamenco music and dance!
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details
June 22, 2011
The Pender Harbour Choir presents "As Time Goes By" on
Friday, June 24th, 7 pm at the Music School. Get your
tickets now!
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information
June 18, 2011
Tiller's Folly offered up a full and impromptu plate of old and (brand) new tunes - playful, lyrical and sometimes downright tender - displaying their great scope as musicians, performers and songwriters. Watch for our 2011-2012 Concert Series brochure, coming soon. Another rich and varied lineup of concerts are on their way for you this Fall.
June 15, 2011
There was a scramble for tickets for the 7th annual Pender Harbour Chamber Music
Festival when they went on sale early in June. This is an overwhelming response to
the much anticipated stellar lineup of musicians who will play an eclectic selection of
music throughout the Festival weekend. Composers range from Beethoven and Haydn
to contemporary Canadians Kelly-Marie Murphy and Clark Winslow Ross - and many
in between - including several not heard before on our stage. The weekend promises a
diverse and appealing selection for all musical tastes in a setting particularly suited to this
genre
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our concert programme
June 1, 2011
The Pender Harbour Jazz Festival needs your help! Become an annual KOOL
KAT sponsor, support the Jazz Festival, and go to the front of the line! Every year, we offer stellar performances, most of them free, and
this year will be no exception: 29 performances, with only 4 ticketed
events.
We need your help to continue to bring you a world class Festival, so
we are asking you to become a sponsor: A KOOL KAT.
KOOL KAT annual sponsorships are $150.00 individual; $250 family
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May 16, 2011
For those who like the sound of the human voice - just the human voice, no instruments - the Euphorics concert was a night to remember. Tight harmonies and intricate arrangements of pop, jazz, blues, and gospel favourites had the audience clapping and singing along with abandon. They even treated us to their very own history of A Cappella singing, starting with the caveman, moving through Gregorian chant, and ending with very contemporary examples. Local singers are also still talking about the workshop on vocal technique they ran on Sunday afternoon for the Pender Harbour Choir and friends.
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