A visiting choir

It seems that the past few days have been filled with opportunities for music and adventure.  Tonight was no exception.  After the Vespers service had been concluded, and after the gathered community had disbursed, I found my way to the neighbouring church where there was a concert featuring the Canadian choir known as the Elmer Isler Singers.

They were in town today (and perhaps even yesterday) to conduct a number of workshops with students in schools and with adults who I believe are here in the city for a conference.  Tonight was their time to shine.  They shared the spotlight with a newly-formed local choir as well, and the result was some absolutely glorious music.

Having enjoyed a long history of involvement with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, they even sang Happy Birthday to the Corporation (which celebrates its 75th today).  This was certainly a treat for listeners in these parts, who don't often get the occasion to hear this choir live.  We all enjoyed it absolutely immensely, as was evidenced by the great number of us who stuck around afterward to speak with and to congratulate the choristers.

They're off to Timmins tomorrow for the next in their Northern Ontario series.