The Guelph Youth Singers, now in its 20th anniversary season, will look at paths that lead to new experiences, in this spring concert A-Rovin’.
Artsong, folksong, and opera will mix with a choreographed broadway song and African dance.
Alumni Suzanne Hendriks and Deanna Hendriks will be welcomed to the roster, singing a duet and solos with the choir. Featured songs will include the popular Doll Song by Offenbach, Trolley Song, from the musical Meet Me In St. Louis, the African song, Shosholoza, and Arthur Hamilton’s Sing a Rainbow.
It is a whirlwind tour with the award-winning choirs of Guelph Youth Singers as they prepare to enter another successful 20 years of singing. Founded in 1991 the Guelph Youth Singers have reached national prominence through provincial and national awards at the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals.
Its three solo CDs, including a new anniversary release titled Into the Breeze are sold throughout North America and are regularly played on Canadian radio stations.
The spring concert is the major event of the season for Guelph Youth Singers, and will follow a tour in late April by Choir III to Edmonton, where they will be hosted by the Edmonton Children’s Chorus.
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 next season’s choir. Those who want their children to be part of Guelph Youth Singers, or for more information, contact Cathy Meggison at 519-821-8574.
A Rovin’ will be held at the River Run Centre at 7:30pm on May 28. For tickets, phone River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000. Tickets are $25 for adults and $19 for students and seniors.
