Seventeen Summerlea Choir members were able to participate and when the two choirs combined director Connie Osborne joined the singers under the direction of the Union Choir director Myrtle Thomas. Here we see Connie and the Summerlea choir warming up in St. Andrew's Hall prior to the concert. |
After the two choirs processed in from two sides singing a Summerlea familiar (Come All Ye People), the choirs combined to produce a REALLY BIG SOUND with Ride on King Jesus. And this opening number truly exemplifies our Hymn book's title: Voices United. To listen and continue browsing this page just right click on the link above and choose "Open in New Tab." The regular pounding rhythm you can hear is supplied by none other than choir director Myrtle Thomas in a manner putting ole Stompin' Tom Connors to shame! |
A selection of pictures (some of questionable quality!) shows, I hope, the energy, enthusiasm and devotion of both groups to their "Ministry Through Music." The lower left photo shows the surprise guest Myrtle's mother (I'm afraid her name escaped me) singing a country selection: "The Land Where We Never Grow Old." And Myrtle is proof that the apple never falls far from the tree! |
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The middle left shows guest musicians Medad Ernest, Stéphane Joyce and Rehuel Ernest on piano, bass and drums respectively. |
And such an afternoon of fellowship in song must be followed by fellowship and Goodies! After all, you cannot bring two churches together without Goodies!! Many thanks to all the organizers for reminding us about what it is all about. Thank You! |