On Nov. 25 at 2pm the Gallery Concert Series at the Wellington County Museum presents Songs From The Great American Songbook.
These will be interpreted by the father and daughter team of Brad Hall and Laura Harp.
What is The Great American Songbook? It appears to be a hypothetical songbook capturing the best of 20th century music composed and performed in the USA.
There is even a Society for the Preservation of The Great American Songbook, whose vision is “that this great music will remain accessible to those who grew up with it, so their children will learn and understand the history of this music and it will continue to be enjoyed by current and future generations.”
Interpreting these songs will be Fergus resident Hall and his daughter Harp, presently a soprano with the Guelph Chamber Choir.
Harp has frequently performed with her father in the Words and Music series at Cobourg’s historic Victoria Hall.
Graduating from the Royal Conservatory, Harp was awarded the Silver Medal for the highest marks in vocal examinations in Ontario; she has won numerous awards and scholarships, and performed as a soloist in many musicals.
Hall is a lawyer, born and raised in Fergus, who recently returned to live in Fergus after practising law in Cobourg from 1977 to 2012.
Throughout his legal career, Brad lived an active “double life” as a pianist, singer, actor and composer.
For many years, Hall has combined his talents as a composer with the lyric writing abilities of his friend and collaborator Paul Caldwell. Together they have produced three children’s albums and numerous popular TV shows.
Join the artists after the performance for complementary refreshments, and take the opportunity to view the exhibits of the museum, included in the entrance fee.
