Rejoice in the sounds of Christmas with the Goulbourn Male Chorus and friends For many in the area, an important part of getting into the “Christmas spirit” is to attend the annual Christmas concert by the Goulbourn Male Chorus (GMC). There is something about the rich harmonies and clear diction of these fine male voices that sets music lovers up for the season. The program of traditional, classical, familiar and sometimes humorous music has been put together by Music Director Byron Hermann. So you shouldn’t miss this year’s concert – “Rejoice and Sing Noel” - to be held in the beautiful Trinity Presbyterian Church on Richardson Side Road, Kanata on Sunday December 11th at 2 p.m.. Special guests this year are Ken Ramsden a popular local
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singer, song writer and story teller, who will be the Master of Ceremonies and oboist Robin Tropper. The a’cappella ensemble “Men of Note” – part of the GMC - will perform some pieces arranged by their own Gary Palmer. From the rousing opening title piece “Rejoice and Sing Noel” by Allan Robert Petker, through traditional English carols in beautiful arrangements, to lighter pieces ( there’s even a Grinch number), the program promises to please any audience. Watch for the amazing piano arrangement by Mark Hayes in “Silent Night” executed by the Chorus’s accompanist, Bonnie MacDiarmid. There will also be ample opportunity for audience participation in traditional carols.
Tickets are $15 each ( children under 12 are free), and may be purchased at Gaia Java and Brown’s Independent Grocery in Stittsville, from any member of the chorus, or on line at https://goulbournmalechorus.yapsody.com/ eve n t / i n d ex / 5 4 4 8 7 / g o u l bourn-male-chorus-christmas-2016. Tickets will also be available at the door, but to avoid disappointment it is best to purchase in advance. The GMC draws members from around the West end of the City and as far as Almonte, Carleton Place and Calabogie. GMC sings out at local seniors’ residences and other events, which can be found on the calendar on the webpage, www. goulbournmalechorus.com. Submitted by the Goulbourn Male Chorus
Join your host Robin Averill for a special group departure to Ireland -
IRISH ODYSSEY Sept 7 – 19, 2017
12 Days / 11 Nights / 21 Meals
C$4,765 TOTAL LAND & AIR per person based on double occupancy
Single room supplement C$857 Optional Travel Protection Insurance - call for details Cost of air, tax, fuel & surcharges are subject to change until entire group is confirmed and ticketed.
This Fully Inclusive Escorted Coach Tour Features: • Farmhouse visit for tea and scones
• Farmhouse visit for tea and scones
Walking tours of Cork, Derry with •• Walking tours of Cork, Galway Galway and Derry and with local guides
local guides of Kerry Horse-drawn jaunting ride in Killarney •• Horse-drawn jaunting car ride car in Killarney J.B. Keane’s in Listowel forscones tea and scones •• J. B. Keane’s PubPub in Listowel for tea and •• Ferry across the River Ferryride rise across theShannon River Shannon •• “The Man” walking tour of Cong “TheQuiet Quiet Man” walking tour of Cong •• The CoastCoast Discovery Centre turf-cutting, TheCauseway Causeway Discovery tea and scones Centre turf-cutting, tea and scones • Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel • Step dancing displays in Cabra Castle Hotel Sheepdog onofRing •• Sheepdog trialstrails on Ring Kerry
Robin is originally from County Derry, Norther Ireland. Before coming to Canada from Ireland, Robin had established himself as a top class entertainer and vocalist with Ireland’s popular showbands, “The Signs” and “The College Boys”. He also toured extensively throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland.
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