What? Peninsula Singers present: Around the World in Song
When? Friday, April 30th, 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 1st, 7:30 pm, Sunday, May 2nd, 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? No need to spend a lot of money on a world-wide cruise. Just plan on coming to the Peninsula Singers' spring show, "Around the World in Song." The Singers invite you to "Come Fly With Me" (their opening number), departing from Sidney, B.C. and heading on down the California coast where they'll enjoy "Surfin' USA" and then further south to Latin America. Led by Captain Glenda Korella and singing Sondheim's "Together Wherever We Go," the Singers will hop a 747 over to Korea and continue west to a Russian village called Podolga. Assuming they can navigate the airlines' tightened security measures, the Peninsula Singers then expect to touch down in Spain, France and Italy and then head south again to Greece, Israel and Africa. Eventually, they'll return to Sidney, gratefully singing "Home," the blockbuster hit by Vancouver's Michael Buble. As usual, the concerts will feature a young artist, this time University of Victoria music student Nathan Jacklin playing the cello. Aiding Glenda Korella in navigation and tour guide duties will be debonair Master of Ceremonies Jim Kingham.
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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. |
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