Concert Announcement! Cantala and JOY!

Mark your calendars: Cantala is presenting its spring concert on Saturday May 2nd, at 2pm. Titled JOY, it is a programm of peices that exude just that -JOY. There are many very entertaining choral pieces that include clapping, choreography, solos, small ensembles and wine glasses. Come and find out what the joy is all about.

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Program:

Alice -Sarah Quartel. A quirky piece all about the adventures of Alice ….in a Wonderland.

The Lost Words: A Spell Book: We continue our dramatic growth with those lost words in the dictionary. This time we will add

Acorn-Alex Eddington: A local TDSB Music teacher!

Heron-Katerina Gimon

Weasel-Marie-Claire Saindon

Ivy-Katerina Gimon

Kingfisher-Maria-Claire Saindon

Jerusalem Luminosa-Abbie Betinis: A rhythmic work challenging the singers in a demanding fast paced, sustained tessiatura.

Tota Pulca Es -Durufle. A sublime piece where all three singing lines could be its own melodic line.

Yeux D’Enfant-Marie-Claire Saindon. This concert will be highlighting the works of thie Francophone composer who is rich in lush harmonies and catchy tunes.

The Girl With the Numbers-Marie-Claire Saindon. Rhythmic and catchy- so is the text. It is all about Katherine Johnson who blazed new trails as a black women in a white man’s world. Resilience and perseverence abound.

Warrior-Kim Baryluk. This piece has a new arrangment with hand drum and chant. It is so powerful. It celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

Turtutte Acadian Montrealaise-Marie-Claire Saindon. Ever started a band in your kitchen? This tune likely was composed in a kitchen near you and celebrates Acadian heritage.

Stars: Eriks Esenvalds. This piece will be performed with wine glasses—-huh?

Las Amarillyas: Stephen Hatfield. This barn burner will sing us out of our 17th season.