The Guelph Youth Singers present this season’s traditional winter concert, titled Winter Song and featuring John Rutter’s story of Brother Heinrich’s Christmas told through narration and instrumental and choral excerpts.
Special guests will be John and Jane Watson, professional actors based in Guelph, narrating the story and giving short seasonal readings throughout the concert.
A guest tenor/bass ensemble will join in several songs at the end of the concert, adding to the richness of the choral experience.
Guest players from the Suzuki String School of Guelph take part alongside all four choirs of Guelph Youth Singers.
Themes and songs will include traditional offerings and songs of sleighs and snow days.
Winter Song will be held at Harcourt Memorial United Church at 7pm on Dec. 1.
Tickets are $25 for adults or $19 for students and seniors, available at the River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000. Contact the GYS office at 519-821-8574 for more information or visit www.guelphyouthsingers.com.
