Serenata Choir
Welcomes You
to its 32nd season
Sharing the Joyful Experience of Song!
Mark these 2020 dates on your calendar…
Cabaret & Silent Auction 2020
POSTPONED! DUE TO COVID 19
New date and time to be announced
MIDLAND LEGION HALL
196 Queen St, Midland
Snacks included, Cash bar
Earth Mass 2020
POSTPONED! DUE TO COVID 19
New date and time to be announced
St. Paul’s United Church Midland
Local choirs and musicians join Serenata to present
Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia
Spring Concerts 2020
CANCELLED! DUE TO COVID 19
Midland: St Paul’s United Church
Elmvale: St John’s United Church
CABARET
&
SILENT AUCTION
POSTPONED
New Date and Time to be Announced
A Musical Variety Show
to be held at Midland Legion Hall
with guest performances by
Vivo
Little Treble Makers
Children's Community Choir
Snacks and Refreshments Included
Cash Bar
Adults $20
Students $15
Children 12 and under Free
Please Purchase Tickets in Advance from
Serenata Choir Members or Johnstone's Music Land
Earth Mass
POSTPONED
New Date and Time
to be Announced
This season boasts a special presentation of
Paul Winter’s
Missa Gaia
(Earth Mass)
This powerful composition blends an environmental liturgy of contemporary music with Kyrie and the Agnus Dei prayers, modern texts, hymns, and instrumental pieces, wolf calls, whale songs, and other animal sounds,
which are woven into the pieces.
Along with vocal and instrumental soloists,
choirs and musicians from across the region will join Serenata
in this spectacular springtime performance!
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with Serenata Choir!
TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS are TEMPORARILY CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19
weekly rehearsals will resume at a later date to be announced
No experience is necessary, no audition is required
to join the friendly and fun-loving choristers of Serenata Choir.
When rehearsals resume, they will take place
at Calvary Baptist Church
598 King St, Midland, ON L4R 4P3.
Contact
and our membership coordinator will reply with all the details.
Join any time!
Membership fee applies.
Bursaries available.
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Share the joyful experience of song
with Serenata Choir
Contact
Serenata Choir
PO Box 345
Midland, Ontario
Canada
L4R 4L1
In the Region of Huronia
Christmas
Song & Story
Serenata Choir and St. Paul's United Church Choir
Collaborated Once Again
to Celebrate the Giving Season
With a Musical Service to Benefit Guesthouse Shelter
On Sunday December 8th, 2019 at 7:30pm,
A traditional Christmastime presentation
of Lessons and Carols
took place at St. Paul’s United Church in Midland.
There is no admission fee for this event.
Instead, free will offerings are accepted
with all proceeds going to benefit Midland's Guesthouse Shelter.
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Christian worship that is traditionally followed at Christmastime to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the Prophetic Books and the Gospels.
Readings are interspersed with the singing of
Christmas carols, hymns and choir music.
The Guesthouse Shelter started as the "Midland Out of the Cold", and operated during the winter season. In 2012 it became a year-round operation, and in 2013,
Out of the Cold changed its name to The Guesthouse Shelter. At the start of 2014, after 10 years of volunteer support, The Guesthouse Shelter began receiving government funding to help support the operations. By the summer of 2016, relocation was planned to a safe, sustainable, accessible facility
at the current Elizabeth Street location.
Over the years, Serenata Choir's collaborative
Christmastime presentation of
Nine Lessons and Carols
has raised approximately $15,000
to benefit Midland's Guesthouse Shelter.
2018 Saw
A New Direction
Serenata Choir was thrilled to launch its 31st season with
Ms. Victoria Warwick as its new Music Director
With degrees in Education, Music Performance and Collaborative Piano, and years of experience as
National Director of Conservatory Canada -- Midland native, Victoria Warwick brings a wealth
of experience and knowledge to her new position.
“Although I have had the privilege of conducting many choirs over the years, until now I have never had the honour of conducting a community choir,” says Warwick. “I look ahead with much anticipation to the journey Serenata and I will take together, with a fresh outlook
and keen enthusiasm for making music!”
Ms. Warwick is an advocate of music collaboration, which exemplifies Serenata Choir’s revitalized spirit under her direction. Anticipating that the choir will soon be forging alliances with the many accomplished groups of Midland and area, she says:
“There is a tremendous wealth of musical talent in this area...
and everyone benefits from these collaborations - audience and participants alike.”
She adds, “I am so happy to be back home and to be part of it!”
Serenata Choir’s new direction also includes a new rehearsal time,
which will provide a fresh opportunity for amateur voices to share in the joyful experience of song.
Weekly practices are now on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 pm
at Calvary Baptist Church in Midland.
Of course, distinguished pianist, church music director and long-time Huronia resident, Mr. Bob Bruer,
will continue to accompany Serenata Choir as it prepares for this season's performances.
Previous Season's Performances - 2019
Did you share the joyful experience of song
with Serenata Choir last season?
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2019 CONCERT ~ A LITTLE LOVE FOR CHRISTMAS
Saturday November 30, 2019 - 7:30 pm
St. Paul's United Church
308 King Street, Midland
Tickets available from Johnstone's Music Land,
choir members and at the door
Adults $20, Students $15, Children under 12 Free
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2019 CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE ~ CHRISTMAS SONG AND STORY
Sunday December 8, 2019 - 7:30 pm
St. Paul's United Church
308 King Street, Midland
Presentation of Lessons and Carols in collaboration with St. Paul's United Church, Midland
No Admission Fee
Good Will Offerings accepted
All proceeds to support Midland's Guest House Shelter
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2019 Serenata Choir performs during VOICES FOR HOSPICE
Hospice Huronia's Gala Fundraising Event
Thursday December 5, 2019
Midland Cultural Centre
333 King St, Midland
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2019 CABARET & SILENT AUCTION ~ MELODIES NOW AND THEN
Saturday February 23, 2019 - 7:30 pm
Ste. Marie among the Hurons Restaurant
Highway 12, Midland
Luncheon Included ~ Cash Bar
Limited seats available!
Tickets available in advance from
Johnstone's Music Land
And from choir members
Or Contact
$30 Each or Two for $5
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2019 Serenata Choir performs during Y's MEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Choral Competition
Thursday May 9, 2019
Midland Alliance Church
829 Yonge St, Midland
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2019 SPRING CONCERT ~ EARTH TONES
Saturday June 15, 2019 - 7:30 pm
St. Paul's United Church
308 King Street,
MIDLAND
Tickets available from Johnstone's Music Land, choir members and at the door
Adults $20, Students $15, Children under 12 Free
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2019 SPRING CONCERT ~ EARTH TONES
FATHER'S DAY!
Sunday June 16, 2019 - 2:00 pm
St. John's United Church
27 Yonge Street South,
ELMVALE
Tickets available from Johnstone's Music Land, choir members and at the door
Adults $20, Students $15, Children under 12 Free