Memories of Canada in song
Ekoos is pictured above with musical director Wade Noble on the far left. Below is Mary Holland.
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Ekoos Vocal Ensemble will present “Memories of Canada” on Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church in Sooke.
This small a cappella choir is generally known for its performance of classical music, but in this concert, the choir will present a different focus.
The program2 is a blend of Canadian folk tunes and art song, part raucous, part poignant, alongside Canadian poetry and readings presented by storyteller Mary Holland.
The performance will conclude with an homage to Remembrance Day with a musical setting of In Flanders Fields.
Their musical director is Wade Noble, who is a well known choral director and baritone soloist in British Columbia. The ensemble is enjoying singing under his leadership, with his distinctive style and ways of teaching new and challenging pieces.
The current choir members are as follows:
Sopranos: Gail Abernethy, Margriet Andrew, Debbie Needham, Karen Davies, Alice McLean and Natexa Verbrugge
Altos: Merle Fulton, Gail Nash, Sheila Whincup, Ellen Himmer and Sue Lea.
Tenors: Warren Moore and Barry Martin.
Basses: Fred Andrew, Bryan Potter and Christian Braeunig.
Ekoos is looking for more male voices for the Ekoos Ensemble.
Please use the contact information below to arrange for an informal audition if you are interested in joining the group.
Memories of Canada will take place at 7:30 p.m., November 7 at the Holy Trinity Church, 1962 Murray Road.
Tickets at the Reading Room (Sooke Evergreen Centre), and at the door.
For more on Ekoos call 642-7966
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