Members of the Southeast Chorus and the Northwest Chorus have wrapped up their rehearsals, and are looking forward to performing their 46th annual celebration of Christmas music, which has the theme of Glory to the King this year.
Concerts will be on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church in Estevan, and Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Crosby. A buffet supper will be served at the Moose Lodge in Crosby following the second performance.
Andrea Leatherdale, who is the president of the Southeast Chorus, said the choirs sound great. They have been rehearsing weekly for about 12 weeks.
“Rehearsals are going really well,” said Leatherdale.
Approximately 40 people are part of the international chorus. While the number of performers is down from previous years, Leatherdale said they have a dedicated group and are prepared to put on what they expect will be a great show.
This year’s concert will be directed by Harlan Johnson of Crosby and Shauna Meek of Estevan. Ed Retzer of Crosby, who has been a co-director for many years, has stepped down from those duties, although Retzer will continue to sing with the choir.
This year marks the first time that Meek will be a co-director.
“We’re used to having Harlan, and now we have Shauna,” said Leatherdale. “The music styles are a little bit different, which is nice, but it’s a smooth transition to the new director.”
Danielle Evanson of Estevan will be the principal piano accompanist, while Vicki Lee of Crosby will serve as the secondary accompanist.
The instrumental talents of others will also be on display during the concerts.
Leatherdale said that those who attend this year’s concert can look forward to hearing some great selections. They have some slower pieces, but not as many of the traditional songs from years past.
“We’ve added some really fun, upbeat pieces from Glee, and some mashup pieces. It’s just a great concert,” Leatherdale said.
