What? Peninsula Singers present: Around the World in Song
When? Friday, Dec 3rd, 7:30 pm, Saturday, Dec 4th, 7:30 pm, Sunday, Dec 5th, 2 pm - 2010
Where? Mary Winspear Community & Cultural Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney BC
Tickets: Adults: $20 + tax | Children $10 plus tax. Available through Mary Winspear Box Office. Call 250-656-0275. Hours: M-F, 9:30-12:30; 1-5 pm; Sat. 1-4 pm.
Proceeds: to Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation’s Music Therapy Program.
Non-perishable donations to the Sidney Food Bank gratefully accepted.
Why?
: http://www.peninsulasingers.ca | http://www.marywinspear.ca
The Peninsula Singers | Chorus
We are an eclectic group. Many of us have moved here from all parts of Canada, particularly Ontario; and from England, Scotland, Germany and the United States. In our ranks we number a brigadier general, a former vet, a piano teacher, an investment counselor, a geologist, a banker, a professor of nursing and several authors including one who writes romance novels. We are teachers, former school principals, an oceanographer, a research scientist with Fisheries & Oceans and a professor from the UVic Faculty of Education. As well, our chorus includes a chartered accountant, a bookkeeper, a certified organic farmer and one owner of a marina. We are parents and grandparents.
We volunteer throughout this region, including at the Marine Museum; the YM and YWCA; and with new immigrants and refugees. We ride dirt bikes; paint; throw pots; garden; try our hand at English rugby; are master knitters; play the piano and washtub bass. And collectively we are the lucky companions to many dogs and cats.
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Glenda Korella | Artistic Director and Conductor, ARCT, BEd, MA
Director of the Peninsula Singers since spring of 2001, Korella received her Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto’s ARCT Piano Performance certificate while she was still in high school. In her role with the Chorus, she chooses the music, guest artists, musical accompanists, costumes and choreography. Korella has taught history and choral music to junior high school students and has directed a 200-voice glee club in Calgary, where the group sang in many festivals and concerts. She continues to teach piano and voice to children and adults in the Sidney area.
“Watching Glenda Korella conduct is such a joy” |
 Spotlight on Young Artists: |Nathan Jacklin, Cello
Nathan is currently a third year Music Education major at the University of Victoria, where he plays the cello. Originally from Saskatchewan, Nathan has performed with a number of orchestras, including the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra and the Saskatchewan Honour Orchestra where he was the principal cellist. He studies with Pamela Highbaugh-Aloni , plays with the University of Victoria Orchestra and is a member of a string quartet. He also enjoys playing the bassoon with the Don Wright Symphonic Winds. One day, Nathan hopes to play his cello professionally, conduct and teach music in a public school. |
Alyssa Hait | Accompanist
Alyssa is a third year student at the University of Victoria, where she is working towards her bachelor’s degree in Music Education. One day she’ll be able to teach children to love music as she does. This is her third season with the Peninsula Singers and it’s hard to believe from her poise and skill that she’s just 20. She keeps busy at UVic performing with the Philomela Women’s Choir where she sings alto as well as with the Don Wright Symphonic Winds, where she plays euphonium. Alyssa studies piano with Bruce Vogt and has recently been awarded several scholarships such as the Dorothy Buchsein Prize in Piano and the Eleanor Gray Memorial Scholarship in Music.
Past Shows |
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