After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Chamber Singers of Algoma return with their Christmas Concert Dec. 18 at Precious Blood Cathedral.
Founded in 1985, The Chamber Singers of Algoma is comprised of choristers from both sides of the Canada–U.S. border.
The Chamber Singers strive for musical perfection, as interpreted, and guided by director, Patty Gartshore, says a news release.
The 2022 Christmas show will feature several new pieces of music and soloists Christine Horst, Juliana Regan, Louisa McGlashan, Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio and Mister Tahti.
In keeping with the singers Christmas concert tradition, there will be an opportunity for the audience to sing along with old familiar Christmas carols.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and are available at Savoy Jewelers or at the door. The show begins at 3 p.m.
Chamber Singers of Algoma have travelled extensively for performances including, by invitation, to The Vatican and The Canadian Embassy in Rome.
In 2001 they performed in St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel before an audience that included Pope John Paul II.
They have travelled to numerous festivals, domestic and abroad including to Toronto, Vienna, and the Czech Republic. In 2013, they performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City.