MOOSEJAWTODAY.COM — The annual Friends of the Forces Fellowship concert showcased talent from 15 Wing and the community.
The 125 people attending were entertained by a variety of musical genres ranging from performers who have been or are professionals to longtime amateurs and to those just starting out.
Performing three “breakup’’ songs were Snowbird Capt. Rich MacDougall, the vocalist, and guitarist Justin McCrae.
MacDougall placed in the top 100 in a national Canadian talent search. McCrae has played professionally with many recording artists.
Moose Jaw band Bonnie and the Jets performed country and pop songs including Wake up Little Susie and Pretty Woman.
Two members of the band previously travelled across the West with the Churko Family Band for a decade.
15 Wing Capt. Margaret Carey, who instructs music, has played professionally and has several albums, performed on the violin with classical pieces then switched to the foot stomping fiddle tune Orange Blossom Special.
One of her piano students, Zaina Demers, played two songs on the piano.
Well-know local Celtic band Desperate for Haggis performed highland tunes.
Three Metis dancers, Tina Gueffroy, Kennedi Veroba and Mariah Graham, shared their culture with dances in the Metis style.
Caronport Orchestra player and Level Nine music student Keyanna Dunbar performed classical tunes, a Ukrainian folk dance and a Nova Scotia reel on the violin.
Former Riverhurst farmer Lorne Jackson played Second World War tunes on the piano and led a sing song accompanied by Bonnie and the Jets.
Moose Jaw’s Kelly Sapergia featured piano pieces from Swinging Shepherd Blues to Moon River and Music Box Dancer.
Proceeds from the concert will assist military families and community charities.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
