Oceanside Music will bring together three mid-Island choirs to perform "Together in Song: Choirs in Triplicate" in Parksville on March 9.
The concert starts at 2:30 p.m. in Knox United Church (345 Pym St.), according to a news release. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Oceanside Music’s Consort A Capella Singers is a 15-member mixed choir from the Oceanside area. These choristers perform songs with four to eight-part harmonies and with occasional instrumental accompaniment.
Directed by Ann Barber-Becqué, the choir sings a diverse repertoire that includes classical works, traditional madrigals, new compositions from modern composers as well as Canadiana, pop music, show tunes and vocal jazz.
The Consort performs in the spring and fall at Knox United Church and at smaller venues throughout the area.
Island Bel Canto Singers is a women’s adult treble choir based in Nanaimo. Its 30 members enjoy performing everything from classical to newly composed pieces, pop and folk songs, as well as supporting Canadian composers. Directed by Fiona Blackburn, the choir will perform four other concerts this spring in Nanaimo and Parksville.
Island Voices Chamber Choir is a mixed soprano, alto, tenor and bass choir from the Comox area with 34 members. Directed by John Hooper, their motto is to sing "excellent songs excellently". This choir focuses on original compositions from the 16th to the 21st century and performs in a variety of venues on the east side of the Island throughout the year.
Tickets are $25 and are available online through Eventbrite or with cash at Edge Outdoors in Qualicum Beach, Fireside Books in Parksville and at the door.
Visit www.oceanside-music.ca for more information about Oceanside Music's musical groups and events.
