The District 57 Tapestry Singers finished their singing year strongly. They hope to start the new school year riding that momentum.
Following this past spring's Prince George & District Music Festival, the Tapestry troupe earned a trip to the provincials for both the Junior (Grade 4-7) and Senior (Grade 7-12) divisions. The seniors came home the provincial champions in their class.
Each new school year is a chance to refresh the ranks of the Tapestry Singers. The group is open to anyone enrolled at any school in School District 57, or taking part in the district's home school program.
In that way, this is a networking and social connection group as much as it is an award-winning singing ensemble.
"Singing a wide range of musical styles is a focus of our program along with the development of musical skills and understanding," said Akiko Morin, a spokesperson for the choir. "As a community of singers, Tapestry strives toward a high level of artistic excellence in choral performance along with personal and social growth. The mission of Tapestry Singers is to create a joyful and beautiful sound, to strive for choral excellence, and to foster a lifelong love of music and music making."
The invitation is open, now, to join the new Tapestry Singers season. It is under the artistic direction of its founding choirmaster Carolyn Duerksen and founding piano accompanist Maureen Nielsen.
Anyone interested in joining is invited to come to one of the group's "Everyone Welcome" trial rehearsals. Curious families can sit in and see how the choir operates, meet the people involved, and give it a try.
The Junior age group is invited to come out any or all of Sept. 13, 20 and 27 from 3:30-5 p.m.
The Senior age group is invited to come out any or both of Sept 13 and 20 from 6-8 p.m.
Rehearsals are held at Quinson Elementary School Gym (251 South Ogilvie Street).
For more information, contact the director at: [email protected]
