Island Community Chorus Unwraps Holiday Spirit
Peter Boak welcomed the audience with two words: “We’re back.”
Peter Boak welcomed the audience with two words: “We’re back.”
Rehearsals began outdoors at the Tabernacle in September before moving to Trinity Methodist Church.
Rehearsals began outdoors at the Tabernacle in September before moving to Trinity Methodist Church.
By concert time on Saturday, the chorus consisted of 60 singers, 10 of whom are new members.
By concert time on Saturday, the chorus consisted of 60 singers, 10 of whom are new members.
Concerts featured eight pieces of music ranging from a Welsh lullaby, a traditional French carol, and a piece of liturgical music dating to the 14th century.
Concerts featured eight pieces of music ranging from a Welsh lullaby, a traditional French carol, and a piece of liturgical music dating to the 14th century.
The shows also celebrated the 25th anniversary for the choral group.
The shows also celebrated the 25th anniversary for the choral group.
Jenny Friedman, Molly Conole and Shea Fee.
Jenny Friedman, Molly Conole and Shea Fee.
Jason Lew reads the lyrics to the song Toward the Dawn.
Jason Lew reads the lyrics to the song Toward the Dawn.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was one of the first songs to be on the roster for the holiday 2021 concerts.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was one of the first songs to be on the roster for the holiday 2021 concerts.
Whaling Church was decked out for the season.
Whaling Church was decked out for the season.
Peter Boak led the singers while also working in partnership with L. Garrett Brown on piano.
Peter Boak led the singers while also working in partnership with L. Garrett Brown on piano.
Jenny Friedman solos.
Jenny Friedman solos.
Molly Conole accompanied the chorus on flute for the closing number, Auld Lang Syne.
Molly Conole accompanied the chorus on flute for the closing number, Auld Lang Syne.
On Saturday evening, Island Community Chorus musical director Peter Boak took the stage at the Old Whaling Church and welcomed the audience with two words: “We’re back.”