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Vancouver Choirs Unite for Katrina Fundraiser
For Immediate Release
(Vancouver, BC) On Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 8:00 PM at Christ Church Cathedral, seven of Vancouver's premiere choirs join forces in a special fundraising effort benefiting New Orleans choirs affected by Hurricane Katrina.
More than any other musical form, choral music speaks to the collective soul of a community. Whether through spirituals or sacred songs, national anthems or campfire songs, singing connects us to each other, to our pasts and to our future. When members of Sing Seven and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir perform inspiring music in one of Vancouver"s best settings for choral concerts, it is sure to be an unforgettable – and moving – evening.
All the choirs, their members and their directors are donating their performances, and proceeds will assist choirs in New Orleans to re-build their organizations after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Tickets are just $20 at the door, and tax receipts can be issued for all donations over $50.
Who: Members of Sing Seven (Chor Leoni, Elektra Women’s Choir, Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver Bach Choir, Vancouver Cantata Singers and Vancouver Chamber Choir) and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir
What: Choral Fundraiser in response to Hurricane Katrina
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:00 PM
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver (at corner of Burrard Street & Georgia Street)
Tickets: $20 at the door, with proceeds to benefit choirs in New Orleans (Tax receipts can be issued for donations of $50 and over.)
Free Parking:
Download a complimentary parking pass at www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca and park for free during the concert. Pass valid at the Park Place Parkade, enter off Hornby Street. Parking passes can also be picked up in person at the Christ Church Cathedral office (690 Burrard Street) weekdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and at worship services.
Sing Seven is a coalition of Vancouver’s premiere choirs whose members collectively produce more than 50 concerts each season. The October 18, 2005 benefit includes performances by six of the Sing Seven members (Chor Leoni, Elektra Women’s Choir, Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver Bach Choir, Vancouver Cantata Singers and Vancouver Chamber Choir) and The Cathedral Choir of the benefit’s host venue, Christ Church Cathedral.
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