Author: Greg Slakov

This Fall will see the Singers, under the interim direction of Deborah Smith, prepare for our December concert: A Canadian Christmas.

This festive Canadian celebration of stars, angels, and snow will feature songs by artists such as Rita MacNeil, Joni Mitchell, and Robbie Smith as well as stories from some of the Salt Spring Singers. The program will include a seasonal mix of beautiful songs and some holiday silliness too. We are especially excited to be singing Iesous Ahatonnia, a new arrangement of the Huron Carol by Sarah Quartel with additional words by Wendat poet Andree Levesque Sioui. The very talented Simon Millerd will be joining us on trumpet for two arrangements for Canadian Brass and choir.

We look forward to seeing you, either in September to sing with us, or at one of the concerts December 12 and 13.

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The Salt Spring Singers’ concert, “The Circle of Life”, will take place at All Saints by the Sea on June 21^st at 7:30 PM and on Sunday, June 22^nd at 2:30. What an amazing weekend; June 20^th to 22^nd – Summer Solstice, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and a terrific Choral Concert prepared by Salt Spring Singers giving voice to all of these celebrations. Inspired by the example of our Indigenous neighbours’ love of the natural world, we have created a multi-genre and muti-themed potpourri of summer bliss. You will enjoy notable composers like Pete Seeger, Antonine Dvorak, Eric Whitacre, Simon and Garfunkel, Ian Tyson, Leon Dubinsky and more. Most of the songs you will know and be able to tap a toe to. In addition to honouring the earth and the full circle of life, we pay special tribute to women and shout out our love and devotion to Canada. You won’t want to miss this one!! Truly inspirational.

The Singers will be accompanied by James Yi on the piano with Don Conley directing.

Concerts will take place at All Saints by the Sea Anglican Church, June 21^st at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 22^nd at 2:30 pm. Tickets ($30 for adults; $5.00 for students are available at the ArtSpring Box office and at the door of the church before the shows.