Christmas concert dedicated to Glenda McCalmant
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December 9, 2013 |
With the Bonners Ferry Community Choir and the
Bonners Ferry Youth Choir "Swingin' on a Star"
combined in song, over 100 voices will bring our
community "We're Not That Far From Bethlehem,"
the 2013 annual Christmas Concert.
Performances are Friday, December 20, at 7:30
p.m. and Sunday, December 22, at 3 p.m. at
Trinity Lutheran Church, just off of Highway 95
on Cody Street. Entrance is by donation with the
suggested amount being $10 for adults and $5 for
students.
This is conductor Victoria Blake Thompson's 18th
year conducting these choirs. She was preceded
by Barb Nelson, who now accompanies the choir,
for another 18 years.
And, before either of them were on the scene,
Earl Erickson was the conductor. Needless to
say, it is a long term Bonners Ferry tradition
to bring in the holidays with this concert.
A reception with with cookies and punch follows
the concert each year allowing friends and
neighbors to gather in celebration.
This year's concert is dedicated to the
beautiful memory of Glenda McCalmant, who passed
away November 15.
Glenda is the only person who sang in the choir
every year since its inception. She will always
be remembered for her contagious laughter, her
enthusiasm, and her powerful singing.
The concert features familiar carols as well as
new Christmas songs. The arrangements vary
enormously in style and cultural origin but are
centered on the theme of a personal journey to
the Bethlehem of one's own heart. The desire for
peace, goodwill, true community and love
abounding which draw humanity on the journey are
ever present, as much today as in years gone by.
For more information please contact Vicki at
(208) 267-0854 or
vickiblake1@mac.com. |
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