CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) is on the lookout for people who love to sing to join the choir.
CWS is a mixed-voice, non-auditioned community choir that’s been around for nearly 30 years.
It comprises over 50 singers from the local community all coming together to share their love of music.
The choir performs two concerts per year – Christmas and spring, as well as performances in local retirement homes and at community events.
New this fall, CWS will be directed by the multi-talented Melanie Steenburgh.
Steenburgh has taught music in the public and private sector for over 15 years, has performed for four years with the McMillan Singers, is a Royal Conservatory registered instructor of voice and piano and an experienced choir and ensemble conductor.
She currently runs her own music studio in Fergus and brings an energy and enthusiasm to the choir they can’t wait to share, officials state in a press release.
Betty Weinstein returns as accompanist to the choir, a position she’s held for 23 years.
“We sing because it lifts our hearts, soothes our souls and brings us joy,” officials say.
“So why not join us and spend a couple of hours each week rediscovering the joy of singing?”
Registration nights for the next session are Sept. 9 and 16 starting at 6:15pm.
Those who are nervous about joining are welcome to try the first session without obligation.
Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 7:15pm at Hope Springs United Church in Elora.
The Christmas concert is slated for Nov. 29. Save the date!
For more information, visit www.centrewellingtonsingers.ca and follow them on social media.
