Welcome to our 2022 Christmas Concert
We are thrilled to be singing together again and so happy that you’re here.
Our Program:
President of the Avalon Singers and MC: Lydia Haight
We Need a Little
Christmas
Sing We Now of
Christmas
Mary Did You Know?
Joy on Christmas
Morning
Amid the Falling Snow
Sleigh Bells
Greater Victoria Police Chorus
MC: Gerry Bliss
Intermission
Greater Victoria Police Chorus
Avalon Singers
Merry
Christmas, Merry Christmas
Little
Drummer Boy – Peace on Earth
Silent
Night
Christmas
Pipes
Auld Lang
Syne
African
Alleluia
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Cridge Centre - December 2022
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Alexander Mackie Lodge - December 2022
Choral Director: Laurie
Walker
Laurie
is well known for his high caliber student choirs at Monterey,
Lampson and Eagle View Schools here in Victoria. He is
also the former Director of the very accomplished and popular Youth
Choir 61.
Laurie has been
involved with adult singers for many years. He was Musical
Director of the Victoria
Village Squires in
the 1990s and the Arion
Male Voice Choir 2002-2011
- the longest continuing male choir in Canada. Laurie also
formed a mixed choir named Odonata for
a few fabulous seasons ending in 2013. In 2016, Laurie
retired from directing the Crystal
Singers after
19 years of dedicated service. He is currently the beloved
Director of the Avalon Singers since 2007.
In 2009 and in 2017,
Laurie was awarded the Amy Ferguson Award for Excellence in
Choral Directorship by the BC Choral Federation. Laurie's
knowledge of music, his ability and technique, entwined with his
animated sense of humor, make the Avalon Singers rehearsals and
concerts a wonderful place to be.
Kathy Russell currently accompanies both
the Greater Victoria Police Chorus and the Avalon Singers!
Kathy
Russell is our very talented and accomplished Accompanist.
Kathy has her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree’s in Piano
Performance from the University of Victoria, as well as many
notable scholarships, awards and accolades. She was also
awarded for outstanding, long-term service as a choral
accompanist by the BC Choral Federation. She also has her own
Music Studio – The Painted Piano. Visit her website to learn
more about her incredible qualifications and accomplishments. We
are so very grateful for Kathy, and grateful for the partnership
that Laurie and Kathy have forged over the many years of working
together. What a team!
Percussionist: Caleb Patstone
Caleb Patstone, came to the Avalon Singers in 2019 as a grade 11 student at Pacific Christian School, who had officially been playing percussion in concert band since sixth grade. He played auxiliary percussion in jazz bands in grades 7 through 9, and in beginning in tenth grade was the lead drummer for the PCS Jazz band. He is currently a creative writing student at U. Vic. This is his second time performing with any choir, and it’s been an amazing experience for us all! Avalon Singers are very grateful for you, Caleb!
OurGuests:
The Greater Victoria Police Chorus
Music Director : Janet Rendell
Accompanist: Kathy Russell
Accordionist: Mary Ross
Drums: Ed Salyn
Please visit their website for all the details: https://www.greatervictoriapolicechorus.com
Special thanks go out to…
John Battle – our talented and dedicated videographer, who has once again outdone himself. John is filming from all angles now, and professionally editing our concerts for our popular YouTube Channel. He has been filming our Rehearsals and Sing outs at Senior homes too. Preserving our memories means so very much to us. Thank you so much, John.
Johnny B Productions - 250 818-8302
St.. Andrew’s Regional High School –
for generously providing us with a perfect rehearsal space every
Thursday night.
Finally, thank you to our families, friends and fellow singers for attending our concerts, participating in our fundraisers, and for sharing our joy for music.
What a wonderful community to be a part of.
We rehearse Thursday evenings and welcome new members
in the months of
September and January
Thank you for attending... Enjoy your Holiday Season!
