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Volume 12 - Issue 4 - December 2006

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... CONCERTS: Further

... CONCERTS: Further afield- 7:30: Wilfrid Laurier University Facultyof Music. WLU Chapel Choir: An Evening of AdventMusic and Readings. David Hall, organ; Elvera Froese,director. Keffer Memorial Chapel, Lutheran Serrinary,WLU campus, 75 University Ave. West, Water·loo. 519-884-0710 x2150. Free.- 8:00: Achill Choral Society. GloriousSounds of Christmas. Scott: Christmas Cantata;Bass: Gloria; gospel rock version of HallelujahChorus; familiar carols, new compositions, livelyspirituals, sing-along. A. Dale Wood, musicdirector. Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy St.,Bolton. 519-941 -5089. ; (sr/st).- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo ChamberMusic Society.Robert Silverman CompleteMozart Piano Sonatas, Recital 2. K.311, 283,330, 282, 333. KWCMS Music Room, 57 YoungSt. West, Waterloo. 519-886-1673. ;S 15(sr}; S 1 Dist}.Monday December 04- 7:00: Centre In The Square.John McDermottChristmas Concert. Holiday concert offolksongs, classics and heart -warming stories.101 Queen St. North, Kitchener. 519-578·1570. .75.- 7:30: Conrad Grebel University College.Instrumental Chamber Ensembles in Concert.Elaine Sweeney, director. Conrad Grebel Universi·ty College Chapel, University of Waterloo, 140Westmount Rd. North, Waterloo. 519-885·0220 x24226. Free.- 7:30: Gryphon Theatre. Stuart McLean'sVinyl Cafe Christmas. Guests: Roxanne Potvin,The Bebop Cowboys. Administrative Centre, Bldg.C, Georgian College, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie.705-728-4613. .50,.50; (18 &under}.- 8:00: Sanderson Centre for the Perform·ing Arts. Natalie McMaster in Concert. 88Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519· 758-8090..50.Tuesday December 05- 7:30: Gryphon Theatre. Stuart McLean'sVinyl Cafe Christmas. Georgian College, Barrie.See Dec 4.- 7:30: River Run Centre. Songbird Caflf.Local acoustic singer/songwriters. Co-operatorsHall, River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St.,Guelph. 519-763-3000, 800-520-2408. .- 8:00: University of Western Ontario.Choral Series: Christmas at St. Peter's. 17th &18th century music on period instruments &sung. Thames Scholars; Early Music Studio. St.Peter's Seminary Chapel, 1040 Waterloo St.,London. 519-661 -3767. Free.Wednesday December 06soprano; Janice Coles, mezzo-soprano; PascalCharbonneau, tenor; Michael Donovan, baritone;Kingston Choral Society; Glen Fast, musicdirector. St. Mary's Cathedral, 279 Johnson St.,Kingston. 613-530-2050. ; S20(sr};S 15(st}; S 1 O(ch}.- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo ChamberMusic Society. Greens/eaves Ensemble inConcert. A seasonal concert on early instruments.Shannon Purves-Smith, viols/recorders; Magdale·na T omsinska, lute/guitar; Marilyn Fung, bass viol;guest: Jennifer Enns Modolo, soprano. KWCMSMusic Room, 57 Young St. West, Waterlo o.519-886-1673. ; (sr}; O(st/ch}.- 8:00: University of Western Ontario.Chamber Music Recital· Song & Dance. Tchaiko·vsky: Serenade for Strings, Op.48; Weill: LittleThreepenny Music; Daniel: Trope. Patricia Green,mezzo-soprano. Talbot Theatre, Talbot College,UWO, London. 519-661-3767. Free.Thursday December 07- 7:00: St. Matthew's United Church. ScottWoods, Fiddle Champion and Band. Old timeChristmas music, seasonal songs, step dancing.25 Holloway St., Belleville. 613-967-1511 .; adv tickets only.- 7:30: Kingston Symphony .Rejoice withUs! Handel's Messiah. See Dec 6. KingstonGospel Temple, 2295 Princess St., Kingston.- 8:00: Huronia Players Young Company.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Musicaladapted by Ken Ludwig, lyrics & music by DonSchlitz, from the novel by Mark Twain. GlennCampbell, director. King's Wharf Theatre, 97Jury Dr., Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene.705-526-6987. ; (65 + mat);(18 & under or st 10).- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.Pops Series in Guelph: Pops Celebrates Christ·mas. Donna Bennett, soprano; Brian Jackson,conductor. Main Stage, River Run Centre, 35Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-7633000, 800·520-2408. -; (12 & under, rush allstudents}; (eyeGO}.- 8:00: Queen's University PerformingArts Office. Angela Hewitt, piano in Concert.Beethoven: Sonata 113; Mozart: Sonata, K.457;works by Bach, Rameau. Sydenham StreetUnited Church, 82 Sydenham St., Kingston613-5332558. ; (sr}; $12(st}.Friday December 08- 7:30: Arcady. Welcome Yule/ChristmasMusic of Ronald Beckett. 6:00: Dinner. St. Paul'sAnglican Church, 302 St. George St., PortDover. 519-5831984. $12.50; free(under 12); Dldinner, adv only}.- 7:30: Chorus Niagara. Rejoice: Handel'sMessiah. Sing-along, bring scores (rentalsavailable}. Agnes Zsigovics, soprano; LilianaPiazza, alto; Adam Luther, tenor; Giles Tomkins,bass; Talisker Players; Lynne Honsberger,accompanist; Robert Cooper, conductor. CalvaryChurch, 89 Scott St., St. Catharines 905-688·5550 x3257; 866-617-3257. ; (sr};(st}; (eyeGO}.- 7:30: Fanshawe Chorus London. Messiahat Centennial. Handel: Messiah; 160 performers.Leslie Fagan, soprano; Marion Newman, alto;Mark DuBois, tenor; Alexander Dobson, bass;Concert Players Orchestra; Gerald Fagan,conductor. Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington St.,London. 519-4339650, 866-244-0762. ;1st}.- 8:00: Gryphon Theatre. Natalie MacMasterChristmas Special.Traditional Cape Bretonfiddling plus banjo, dobro and mandolin. Adminis·trative Centre, Bldg. C, Georgian College, 1Georgian Drive, Barrie. 705-7284613. .- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo ChamberMusic Society. Robert Silverman CompleteMozart Piano Sonatas, Recital 3 K.280, 284,570, 332. KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young St.West, Waterloo. 519-886· 1673. ; (sr};(st}.- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.Pops Series: Pops Celebrates Christmas. DonnaBennett, soprano; Brian Jackson, conductor.Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. North,Kitchener. 519-578-1570, 800-265-8977.-; (12 & under, rush all students};(eyeGO}.-8:00: The County Town Singers Gifts ForThe World Internationally themed Christmasconcert. Guest: Kristen Moss Theriault, harp.Salvation Army Temple, 570 Thornton Rd. North,Oshawa 905-5094111. ; $12(sr/st}.Saturday December 09- 2:00:Toronto All-Star Big Band. AChristmas Special. Swinging holiday revuefashioned in the tradition of the classic "ChristmasShow" of yesteryear. Roxy Theatre, 251Ninth St. East, Owen Sound. 888446-7699..- 7:30: Chorus Niagara Rejoice: Handel'sMessiah. Agnes Zsigovics, soprano; LilianaPiazza, alto; Adam Luther, tenor; Giles Tomkins,bass; Talisker Players; Lynne Honsberger,accompanist; Robert Cooper, conductor. CalvaryChurch, 89 Scott St.,St. Catharines. 905-688·5550 x3257; 866-617-3257. ; S30(sr};(st); (eyeGO}.- 7:30: Junior Amabile Singers/AmabileDa Capo Choir. A Christmas Tapestry. DebbieGrigg, Angela Stanley, accompanists; JacquelynNorman, Wendy Gee, conductors. New St.James Presbyterian Church, 280 Oxford St.East, London. 5194332649. ; $12(sr};(st}.- 7:30: Lyrica Choir. Peace on Earth. Choralmusic celebrating the Christmas season, Finzi: InTerra Pax; works by Poulenc, Lauridsen, Rutter.Michael Donovan, baritone; Eve Mcleod, soprano;Brent Mayhew, accompanist; Steve Winfield,director/conductor. Burton Avenue United Church,37 Burton ·Ave., Barrie. 705-737-0872. ;$12(sr/st}.- 7:30: Oriana SingersADickensofaChristmas. Excerpts from A Christmas Carolconnect songs that reflect its spirit, Victoriandress and drama. Trinity United Church, 15Chapel St.,Cobourg. 905-372-2210, 888-262·687 4 x4153. ; (sr/st}; $ 5(under 12).- 7:30:Drillia Wind Ensemble. ChristmasPrelude XIX. Guests: The Jubilee Chorale; RoyMenagh, music director. Auditorium, OrilliaOpera House, 20 Mississaga St. West, Orillia.705-326-8011. S 17; (sr}; S6(st}.- 7:30: Vox Huronia. Family Christmas.Ruthellen Shapero, accompanist; Roger Priddle,director. St. Paul's United Church, 308 King St.,Midland. 705-533-2052. $TBA.- 8:00: Bach Elgar Choir. Handel's Messiah.Elizabeth Cragg, soprano; Jennifer Enns Modolo,mezzo-soprano; Pascal Charbonneau; tenor; PeterMcGillivray, baritone; Hamilton PhilharmonicOrchestra, Howard Dyck, conductor. MelroseUnited Church, 86 Homewood Ave., Hamilton.905-527-5995. ; S25(sr}; S 15(st}.- 8:00: Festival Theatre. Stuart McLean'sVinyl Cafe Christmas. Guests: Roxanne Potvin,The Bebop Cowboys. 55 Queen St., Stratford800-567-1600. .50,.50; S25(under 18).- 8:00: Georgian Bay Symphony. Home forChristmas. Four local musicians return fromuniversity studies; old & new seasonal music,sing-along. Alexandra Appoloni, Angela Burns,sopranos; Adam Nelson, violin; Sebastian Oster·tag, cello; John Barnum, conductor. 7:00: Preconcerttalk with Richard Mascall, composer inresidence. OSCVI Auditorium, 1550 8th StreetEast, Owen Sound 519-372-0212. ;21(sr}; (st}; (grade 8 & under}.- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.Pops Series: Pops Celebrates Christmas. CentreIn The Square, Kitchener. See Dec 8.- 8:00: Melos Chorale Ensemble/MusicWest. AmahlandtheNight Visitors. Gian CarloMenotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors (2-pianoversion}; Praetorius: Nun komm der HeidenHeiland (motet for two choirs}; Bach: Choraleprelude for organ, BWV.659 (Nun komm derHeiden Heiland}; Cantata, BWV.61 (Nun kommder Heiden Heiland}; Hassler: Angelus ad pas tores(motet); Corelli: Christmas Concerto, Op.6/8.Guests: Melos String Quartet; David Cameron,music director. St. Andrew's-By-The-Lake UnitedChurch, 1 Redden St., Reddendale. 613-549-7125. ; (sr}; O(ch}; (adv}; S 15(advsr}; (adv ch}.- 8:00: Millpond Centre for the Arts.Christmas Jazz Six-piece band. 6:00: Dinner, reservations req'd. 106 Victoria St. West,Alliston. 705435-3092. S 16.- 8: DO: River Run Centre. Barra MacNei/s' ACeltic Christmas . Carols, hymns, folk & partysongs, English & Gaelic, sacred & secular, vocal& instrumental; stepdancing, whistles, fiddles,bodhran, guitar, mandolin, banjo, percussion anduilean pipes. Main Stage, River Run Centre, 35Woolwich St., Guelph. 519-763-3000, 800-520-2408. .50-.00.-8:00: The County Town Singers. Gifts ForThe World. Salvation Army Temple, Oshawa.See Dec 8.- 8:00: The Renaissance Singers. Christmasin a Northern Land Works of Canadiancomposers in a Yuletide special. St. Andrew'sPresbyterian Church, Kitchener. 519-745·0675. ; S 15(sr/sl}.- 12: 15: Centenary United Church. Mid·Day Concerts at Centenary. 24 Main St. West,Hamilton. 905-522-6843 x26. Free.- 7:30: Grand Philharmonic Choir. Christ·mas Choral Celebration. A feast of musicalSaturday, Dec. 9-BpmSt.Andrew's Presbyterian, KitchenerYuletide delights. Jan Overduin, organ; GrandSunday Dec. 10-3pmPhilharmonic Family of Choirs; Howard Dyck,St. Paul's Lutheran Church,Nancy Tanguay & Carol Giesbrecht, conductors.63 Grand Ave. N. CambridgeCentre In The Square, 101 Queen St. North,Kitchener. 519-578-1570, 800-265-8977.-; Olch to grade 8}; (eyeGO}.- 7:30: Guelph Male Choir. Pre-Christmas·~~ ~hristmasConcert. Nancy Fischer, accompanist; RonStubbs, director. Trinity United Church, 400/~~ ln a Northern LandStevenson St. North, Guelph. 519-824-4194.~-.Tickets at Twelfth Night Music in Waterloo, and Etcetera and- 7:30: Kingston Symphony. Rejoice withUs! Handel's Messiah. Tracy Smith Bessette,Kelly Greens Flowers in Cambridge, at the door or call 745-067552 WWW.THEW HOLE NOTE. COM D ECEMBER 1 2006 - F EBR UARY 7 2007

- 8:00: Vital Spark Folk Society. Tanglefootin Concert. Brooklin Community Centre, 45Cassels Rd., Brooklin.905-432-3237. ;(members).Sunday December 10- 1 :DO: Orillia Opera House/KOBA FamilyEntertainment. Franklin's Christmas ConcertSing along & dance to holiday music with Franklin& his pals; for ages to 6. 20 Mississaga St.West, Orillia 705-3268011. .50.- 2:00: York Region Children's Chorus.Come Celebrate Christmas. Ruth Ann Carswell,accompanist; Teri Fowler, conductor. Mary LakeShrine, 13760 Keele St., King City. 905-727-0022 x2977. $TBA.- 2:30: Centennial Hall. Stuart McLean'sVinyl Cafe Christmas. Guests: Roxanne Potvin,The Bebop Cowboys. 550 Wellington St.,London. 519-672-1967. .50; (18 &under).- 2:30:Georgian Music Series. A GeorgianChristmas. Matthias Maute, recorder. CentralUnited Church, 54 Ross St., Barrie. 705-728-8679. Call for series ticket prices.- 2:30: Ouinte Symphony. Sleigh Bells Ring.Gordon Craig, conductor. Bridge Street UnitedChurch, 60 Bridge St. East, Belleville. 613-395·0444. ; (st 6-24).- 3:00: Centenary Concert Series. TheMystery of Christmas. Carol sing·along. HamiltonPhilharmonic Youth Orchestra and massed choir.Centenary United Church, 24 Main St. West,Hamilton. 905-5261147, 866-526-1147. Bydonation, suggested.- 3:00: Elora Festival Winter Series.Messiah. Elora Festival Singers and Orchestra;Anne Grimm, soprano, Daniel Lichti, bass; EricShaw, tenor; Vicki St. Pierre, mezzo; WayneRiddell, conductor. St. Mary's Church, 267Geddes St., Elora. 519-846-0331. ·.- 3:00: Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir.Christmas Concert Vivaldi: Gloria, RV.589;traditional carols. Sean Simpson, accompanist;Nancy Tanguay, conductor. St. Peter's Evangeli·cal Lutheran Church, 49 Queen St. North, Kitch·ener. 519-578-1570, 800·265-8977. ;(sr/st); (ch to grade 8); (eyeGO).- 3:00: Guelph Symphony Orchestra.Sing·Along Messiah. By Handel. Marion Samuel­Stevens, soprano; Margaret Bardos, contralto;Christopher Fischer, tenor; Andrew Tees, baritone;Simon Irving, conductor. Church of Our LadyImmaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. 51 9-763-3000, 800·520·2408. ; (st); (under12); eyeGO. Proceeds to a local charity.- 3:00: The Renaissance Singers. Christmasin a Northern land. See Dec 9. St. Paul'sLutheran Church, 63 Grand Ave. North, Cam·bridge .- 3:00: Wellington Winds. Happy 25th WWIRepriseoftheirFirstConcertin 1981. See Dec 3.First United Church, 16 William St., Waterloo.- 3:30: Gerald Fagan Singers. Messiah atSt. Peter's. Handel: Messiah. Leslie Fagan,soprano; Marion Newman, alto; Mark DuBois,tenor; Alexander Dobson, bass; Concert PlayersOrchestra; Gerald Fagan, conductor. St. Peter'sBasilica, 196 Dufferin Ave., London. 519-433-9650, 866·244·0762. ; (st).- 7:00: Empire Theatre. Rita Mac Neil'sChristmas: Now The Bells Ring. Christmas songsand memories of Cape Breton winters. 321 FrontSt., Belleville. 613-969-0099. .- 7:00: Kitchener·Waterloo ChamberOrchestra. A Bach Family Christmas. Works by8 Bachs. 6:15 Silent auction. Guests: Universityof Waterloo Chamber Choir; Richard Cunningham,Graham Coles, conductors. Maureen ForresterRecital Hall, Aird Centre of Wilfrid LaurierUniversity, 75 University Ave. West, Waterloo.519-744·3828. ; (sr/st).- 7:30: Central Presbyterian ChurcltCandlelight Service of lessons and Carols. Worksby Tavener, Bach; familiar carols & hymns; StilleNacht. Guitar, brass & timpani; Paul Grimwood,conductor. 165 Charlton Ave. West, Hamilton.905-522-9098. Offering.- 8:00: Kitchener-Waterloo ChamberMusic Society.Robert Silverman CompleteMozart Piano Sonatas, Recital 4. K. 576, 545,457/75, 533. KWCMS Music Room, 57 YoungSt. West, Waterloo. 519-886-1673. ;(sr); (st).- 8:00: Roxy Theatre. Barra MacNeils' ACeltic Christmas. Carols, hymns, folk & partysongs, English & Gaelic, sacred & secular, vocal& instrumental; stepdancing, whistles, fiddles,bodhran, guitar, mandolin, banjo, percussion anduilean pipes. 251 Ninth St. East, Owen Sound.519-371 ·2833,888-446-7699. .50.00.Monday December 11- 7:00: Bethany Community Churclt RitaMacNeil's Christmas: Now The Bells Ring.Christmas songs and memories of Cape Bretonwinters. 1388 Third St., St. Catharines. 800-465-7829. $TBA.- 8:00:0rillia Opera House.Barra Mac­Neils'A Celtic Christmas. Carols, hymns, folk &party songs, English & Gaelic, sacred & secular,vocal & instrumental; stepdancing, whistles,fiddles, bodhran, guitar, mandolin, banjo, percus·sion and uilean pipes. 20 Mississaga St. West,Orillia 705-326-8011. .50·.00.Tuesday December 12- 7:00: Peterborough Children's Chorus.Gloria Christmas Concert Hatfield: Beacon HillCarol; Monahan: Gloria! (world premiere); holidayfavourites, a cappella jazz. Junior, Concert &Youth choirs, separately & together; GaelMorrison, Dylan Cox, accompanists; MaureenHarris-Lowe, director. George Street UnitedChurch, 534 George St. North, Peterborouglt705· 740-6110. $12; (stlch); (family, 2adults, 2 stlch).- 8:00: Lindsay Academy Theatre BarraMacNeils' A Celtic Christmas. Carols, hymns,folk & party songs, English & Gaelic, sacred &secular, vocal & instrumental; stepdancing,whistles, fiddles, bodhran, guitar, mandolin, banjo,percussion and uilean pipes. 2 Lindsay St. South,Lindsay. 705-324-91 11, 877-888-0038..50-.Wednesday December 13- 12: 15: Centenary United Church. Mid·Day Concerts at Centenary. Margaret Bardos,mezzo-soprano. 24 Main St. West, Hamilton.905-522-6843 x26. Free.- 8:00: Kitchener.Waterloo Symphony.Back to Baroque. Torelli: Concerto Grosso;Trumpet Concerto; Tavener: Eternity's Sunrise;Manfredini: Concerto Grosso in C; Handel: Eternalsource of light; Let The Bright Seraphim. LarryLarson, trumpet; Sandra Tucker, soprano; AlainTrudel, conductor. First United Church, 16William St. West, Waterloo. 519-578-1570,800-265-8977. ; $12(12 & under, rush allstudents); (eyeGO).- 8:00: Orchestra London.Four l ast Songs.Wagenaar. Cyrano de Bergerac Overture; R.Strauss: Four Last Songs; Hindemith: Mathis derMaler. Monica Whicher, soprano; TimothyVernon, conductor. Forest City CommunityChurch, 3725 Bostwick Rd., Londo11519-679-8778. -; ·(sr).- 8:00: St. Luke's Anglican Church.A Special Christmas Concert for Children in NeedGuests: The Three Cantors. 1371 Elgin Street,Burlington. 905-332-0837. . Please bring anon-perishable food item for the food banks of thecommunity.Thursday December 14- 2:00: Sanderson Centre for the Perform·ing Arts.A Lowe Family Christmas. Classical,Broadway, Irish, jazz, bluegrass, gospel and othermusic. 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford. 519-758-8090. .- 4:00 & 7:00: Empire Theatre/KOBAFamily Entertainment. Franklin's ChristmasConcert. Sing along & dance to holiday musicwith Franklin & his pals; for ages to 6. 321 FrontSt., Belleville. 613-969-0099. .95.- 7:00: Simcoe Lions Club. Rita MacNe1l'sChristmas: Now The Bells Ring. Christmas songsand memories of Cape Breton winters. SimcoeComposite School Auditorium, 40 Wilson Dr.,Simcoe 519-426-6655. .- 8:00: Capitol Theatre. Barra MacNeils' ACeltic Christmas. Carols, hymns, folk & partysongs, English & Gaelic, sacred & secular, vocal& instrumental; stepdancing, whistles, fiddles,bodhran, guitar, mandolin, banjo, percussion andDECEMBER 1 2006 - F EB RUARY 7 2007WWW.THEWHO LENOTE. COM53

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