Let’s welcome our new Director!
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 …
Final Spring Rehearsal with Flowers!!
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 …
Georgian Bay Concert Choir gets help from afar!
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. …
Handel’s Messiah Sing-a-long Featured a Special Guest
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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The 5th Annual Beer Tasting was a success!
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 …
Quilt Winners
The draw took place right after our Spring Concert on April 26, 2019. The quilt was handmade and generously donated by Juanita Holland. The lucky winners were Sassan Azad and his wife, Azar, and their two daughters, Mithra and Sara pictured below. Thank you to all who entered the raffle, and congratulations to the Azad family!
4th Annual Beer Tasting – November 3, 2018
The beer tasting was such fun! Big thanks to Brandon from Cowbell Brewing Co., Chris from Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill, Jesse from Muskoka Brewery and host Mike “Dr. Beer” Edney for sharing their passion and expertise about craft beer with us!! And such appreciation for Chef Carter, Joy and all the staff at Best …
GBCC inspires another Attack victory
On Wednesday the 11th of October, a hardy group from the Georgian Bay Concert Choir took to the ice ahead of the hockey game between the Owen Sound Attack and the visiting Erie Otters to honour the event by performing the National Anthem in four-part harmony. Game result was 5-2!