As we enter this wonderful time of year, Guelph Youth Singers will delight audiences with its annual seasonal concert titled This Frosty Tide on Dec. 4th, at St. George’s Anglican Church. Traditional carols in beautiful choral arrangements will mix with songs of frosty winter. Guest soprano soloists, Marion Samuel-Stevens and Sandra Tucker, will add to the concert with solos including Mozart’s “Exultate Jubilate,” Adolph Adams’ classic, “O Holy Night” and Pietro Yon’s “Gesu Bambino” – he last two accompanied by beautiful children’s voices. The 76 choristers, aged six through 18, will be accompanied throughout the evening by instrumentalists on flute, violin, percussion, tone chimes, other percussion, and, of course, organ and piano. This is a heartwarming evening for the entire family.
Founded in 1991 and now celebrating its 20th year, Guelph Youth Singers has reached national prominence through provincial and national awards at the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals. Its three solo CDs, including a brand-new anniversary release titled, Into the Breeze, are sold throughout North America and are regularly played on Canadian radio stations.
GYS is always looking for new choristers who love to sing. Choristers enjoy the chance to learn to sing well, to read music, to do drama workshops, to perform…and to enjoy the company of other talented youth. Auditions are now being scheduled for entry into January 2011 season. Audition appointments are designed to give the child a “mini lesson” and an enjoyable experience. Singers are invited to enter the choir in September and in January. Prospective choristers and their parents are welcomed to contact the GYS office at 519-821-8574 for more information, to watch a rehearsal, or to register for an audition. More information is also available on the GYS website: www.guelphyouthsingers.com
This Frosty Tide will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.
For tickets, phone River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000. Adults $25 / Students & Seniors
