Sunday 4th December 2011  6:00 PM

Bel Canto Singers under the direction of? Eldridge McPhee

Presents?Christmastide 2011

Bel Canto will be presenting its 2011 Christmas performances at St. Andrew?s, The Kirk on Saturday, Dec 3rd at 7:15pm and Sunday Dec 4th at 6:00pm. Tickets are $75 and $25 respectively. This year's concerts are held under the Patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of The Bahamas, and Joan Lady Foulkes. This year?s Theme is ?Let there Be Peace on Earth?. The Bel Canto Singers are pleased to welcome a string quintet from the world renowned Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. In keeping with this year?s theme, several community support groups will display at this year?s Gala ? giving gala patrons an opportunity to donate time and or funds to their worthy causes: The Crisis Centre and BASH

This year?s concert is filled with wonderful musical arrangements of some of the world favorite Christmas Carols. The string arrangements add warmth to the concert that reminds us of all that is good about this time of year.

Mr. McPhee comments? ?For the past six years, I have been realizing my vision: to work with individuals, through musical productions, to have an impact on the lives of our members thereby impacting their communities. The mark of a good leader is one who is disciplined; and after having studied music for some 35 years, I know that talent and discipline create success. This formula is not unique to music.?

International performing artist Lee B. Callender, pianist and piano/vocal coach said, ?Bel Canto exemplifies its Italian name, ?beautiful singing? at its best. This group with its rich, full-bodied expressive sound is a delight to the ear. An exhilarating, captivating listening experience.?

Bel Canto Singers, through its annual production of Christmastide has raised more than $57,000 net for charities including The AIDS Foundation over the past six yuletide seasons.

Mr. McPhee further comments? ?I have seen BCS members grow as musicians as well as husbands, wives, partner,s and parents. More importantly, I have seen members of this group come to learn and to understand what it means to become points of light in their workplaces, churches, civic organizations, and at play.?

Bel Canto completed its first international concert, which was held in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 27th, 2008. Dr. Sandra Teel, Minister of Music at St. Simon and St. Jude Episcopal Church said, ?It was a marvelous pleasure to welcome such a professional, talented group to perform for us. The breadth of repertoire was fantastic ? from Broadway to the stairway to heaven. How wonderful! And I?m looking forward to our next (and annual) event!?
Another patron said, ?The sound of the group was unparalleled. I could hardly believe my ears ? so few voices, such a powerful sound.?

For tickets or further information, please write us at info@belcantosingersbahamas.com or call us at 242.431.6440

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