Masked, Distanced, and Ready to Rock ‘n Roll
Here we are back to rehearsing in person at the beautiful and spacious Harmony Centre. Join us Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00.
Here we are back to rehearsing in person at the beautiful and spacious Harmony Centre. Join us Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00.
This special presentation will feature our director Norman Reintamm (also Organist and Music Director of Saint Joe’s R.C. Church in Hamilton) presenting Julius Reubke’s Organ Sonata, which is based on the 94th Psalm. Julius Reubke’s Organ Sonata is a MAMMOTH piece for the organ and probably one of the most difficult pieces in the organ repertoire! …
From director Norman Reintamm: Hello all,Over the past few weeks, I decided to learn and record Olivier Messiaen’s “Dieu Parmi Nous” (God Among Us) from hisNativity Cycle for organ. This is especially appropriate at this time of the year! This piece is probably one of the best known works by Messiaen, written when he was 27 …
Norm started his musical career at age 4 with piano lessons at the Royal Hamilton Conservatory of Music. His undergraduate work was done at U of T and McMaster University. Norman was fortunate to apprentice with the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra after he finished his postgraduate studies at the Royal College of …
This past week was our final Zoom rehearsal which was actually a “concert” of sorts. We presented a virtual bouquet of homegrown flowers to our fearless leader Regan McNay and our faithful accompanist Barb Dyck. The varied program included: Mozart Missa Brevis in D (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus) Quartel – I Will Be with You …
When the pandemic hit, the GBCC had to pivot. In the Owen Sound Sun Times article from Dec 09, 2020 the GBCC was featured for how it continues to thrive through the pandemic, with the help from afar of a former director. Dr. Regan MacNay joins us from Kentucky via Zoom for our weekly rehearsals. …
On the First of December, 2019, the day following the choir’s beautiful performance of Handel’s Messiah at Georgian Shores United Church, the choir hosted a well-attended sing-a-long at the Harmony Centre. To sing many of the choruses with members of the choir, attendees were invited to be seated intermingled with it. Next, with music in …
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On Saturday, November 9, 2019 we heard from Mudtown Station and Thornbury Village Craft Cider & Beer, and sampled Sawdust City Brewery beer too. Food was matched up well, and Joy and the staff at Best Western Inn on the Bay did a great job. Thanks to all who participated in our raffle. Here is a list of our lucky …
Due to COVID-19 concerns, rehearsals are conducted with protocols in place.