Christmastide 2012

Christmastide 2012

Sunday 2nd December 2012  6:00 PM



Under the distinguished patronage of The Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes and Joan Lady Foulkes, the Bel Canto Singers present Christmastide 2012.

We are pleased to Feature A World Class String Quintet from The Peabody Conservatory of Music.

Saturday, Dec 1st 7:30 pm Gala $100 (includes full Gourmet Reception and Wines) Silent Auction and Concert
Sunday, Dec 2nd at 6:00 pm Concert only $25

St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, Shirley & Princess Streets
Gala Night proceeds benefit
The Solomon Wellington Adderley Memorial Fund ? The AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas
Lignum Vitae Center of Hope
The Unity Centre

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Bel Canto will be presenting its 2012 Christmas performances at St. Andrew?s, The Kirk on Saturday, Dec. 1st at 7:15 pm and Sunday Dec. 2nd at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $100 and $25 respectively. Our concerts are held under the Patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of The Bahamas, and Joan Lady Foulkes. The concert will be recorded, as the group endeavors to reach a wider audience through the sale of compact discs (CDs).

This year?s concerts will feature wonderful arrangements of your favorite Christmas carols arranged by Bahamian composers K. Quincy Parker and Sonovia Pierre. We are again delighted to have a world-class string quintet from The Peabody Conservatory of Music accompany the singers in the 50-minute concert. The Gala Reception, which is the best kept secret in The Bahamas, will debut a Champagne Cocktail cash bar this year. Wines will remain complimentary.

Mr. McPhee comments: ?For the past 7 years, I have been realizing my vision: to work with individuals, through musical productions, to have an impact on the lives of our members,m thereby impacting their communities. The mark of a good leader is discipline; 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 $67,000 net for charities including The AIDS Foundation over the past six yuletide seasons. We are pleased to add The Lignum Vitae Centre of Hope and the Unity Centre to our list of worthy non-profit organizations that will benefit from the proceeds of the Gala Night.

Mr. McPhee further comments: ?I have seen BCS members grow as musicians as well as husbands, wives, partners, 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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