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Sounds of the Holidays (Please see schedule at bottom of page) Live Sounds of the Holidays all weekend at the West Coast Christmas Show Sponsored by:
Hear the sounds of the holidays with live performances by local musicians, including New World Flamenco with Doug Towle, the Class Brass group, the incredible JP Orchestra & Choir presenting Christmas Pops. Toby Beaulieau, composer, The MEI Junior Chorale and the Royal City Theatre group.
Doug Towle, performing all three days On the sounds of the Holidays Stage
Doug Towle takes the Spanish guitar to new heights. His
JP Orchestra & Chorus (Perform Sunday only) Presenting Christmas Pops
Christmas Pops is a great musical showcase for the whole family! Featured on stage is the fabulous 16 piece JP Orchestra, and the exciting 14 member JP Chorus. Musical styles vary from full production numbers, to 60's swing, to beautiful ballads and even a little rock 'n roll! This year JP will present a special tribute to our favourite Christmas personality – SANTA CLAUS! Also, there’ll be a section of the show devoted to good ‘ole Christmas Rock ‘n Roll! From the large sound of our fabulous JP Orchestra, to the beautiful singing of our JP Chorus, to the costumes, the dancing and every possible musical style, you will be thrilled as you share this special Christmas variety show with your friends and family! "Producer, musical director James Bryson gave his audience more than just
a Christmas show, much more. He presented a fabulous spectacle of holiday music,
performed by a gifted cast of musicians, singers and dancers. It was a delight
to the ear and eye" "Christmas Pops is a refreshing non - traditional salute to the holiday
season, that the whole family will love!" Toby Beaulieu Composer
Toby Beaulieu is a composer born in Pohonegamook Quebec. From a very young age he has played harmonium. Toby is honoured to play at the West Coast Christmas show in December and hopes you will enjoy his new CD: West Coast Romance Royal City Musical Theatre Promo Quartet Class Brass (Perform Saturday only)
The MEI Junior Chorale The MEI Junior Chorale is the grade 10 choir at the Mennonite Educational Institute Secondary School in Abbotsford. The group, obviously, is brand new every year. There are 32 singers in this year’s group. The Junior Chorale are preparing for the huge annual Christmas Concert at MEI on Tuesday, Dec. 13th, where all the MEI Choirs and Bands will be featured, as well as a Music Department Mass Choir. (Plug: the concert is free and everyone is welcome). The MEI choirs are directed by Mr. Dean Wedel and, along with the singers, is excited to be a part of this celebration of the Christmas season.
The MEI Renaissance Singers, is like a "Junior Chamber Singers" group
who want to be challenged in a choir with some more demanding music and prepare
for the MEI Chamber Singers. Aptly named the ‘Renaissance’ Singers,
this choir of grade 9’s and 10’s, sings a wide selection of styles
of music. They rehearse once or twice a week for a portion of the year . . .
unfortunately at 7:00 in the morning. This year’s group is 24 singers
and is all girls, allowing us to explore some of the challenging ladies choir
repertoire. The performance schedule has usually included a few Christmas Concerts
(including the annual MEI Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13), a couple of
spring performances and a fantastic spring weekend trip to a festival in second
semester. The 2010-2011 Renaissance Singers spent a beautiful sunny weekend
in the BC Kootenays, while attending Festival Nelson last April and in the past
have gone on trips to the Whistler Music Festival, the Sun Peaks Music Festival,
and down to Seattle. Abbotsford Concert Band
The Abbotsford Concert Band (ACB) is a community wind ensemble comprised of musicians of all ages with various levels of experience. We are a non-profit, community-based music association that focuses on rehearsing and improving our musical skills, having fun, performing locally and abroad, and contributing to community spirit through music. The Band participates in concerts, festivals, musical production performances, parades, and community events where music can lift the heart! Sponsored by:
Sounds of the Holidays Stage Schedule Friday, December 2nd 11:00 Toby Beaulieu
Saturday, December 3rd Sunday, December 4th 10:00 Doug Towle
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