president's message

Posted August 22, 2024

Dear Brockville Community Choir Members and Interested Singers

We are looking forward to starting rehearsals with our Artistic Director Madelyn Mensen and our new Collaborative Artist Abraham (Abe) TeGrotenhuis.

The regular Fall Session will start Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.

Session rehearsals and the Fall Concert will take place at St. Lawrence Anglican Church, 80 Pine Street, Brockville. Prospective members may attend three rehearsals prior to formally joining the choir.

Regular Fall Session registration for returning and prospective members is Wednesday September 4th and 11th at 6:30pm followed by the rehearsal at 7:00pm. Rehearsals will take place in the church proper each Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The Fall Concert date is the afternoon of Sunday, November 17th . The concert program will consist of Faure's Requiem and a diverse collection of works based on a theme of peace.

Membership dues: Individuals - $100 per session and Students – free.

While our rehearsals and concerts are subject to public health guidelines, at this time, all COVID related restrictions are suspended. For members of the choir and audience masking is optional and there are no restrictions on social distancing or vaccination status. However, singers ought not to attend rehearsals if they have any respiratory or influenza symptoms.

In closing, I hope that this information assists you as you consider returning to or joining the Brockville Community Choir and we look forward to welcoming you.

Hoping you are with us this Fall,
Barry O’Brien
President - The Brockville Community Choir