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SUMMARY:Music for a Changing Earth
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nEvocative music for a changing Earth that will leave you inspired and moved. \nFeaturing Elements: Earth\, Air\, Fire\, Water by the brilliant young Canadian composer Katerina Gimon. Also\, take in works by Palestrina\, Eric Whitacre\, Rupert Lang and Alberto Grau.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/music-for-a-changing-earth/
LOCATION:St. Matthews Centre\, 54 Benton Street\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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SUMMARY:Bach St. John Passion
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nWe continue our beloved tradition of reflecting with a Bach masterwork on Good Friday. The St. John Passion is a beautiful and dramatic setting of the biblical narrative. \nAndrew Haji – Evangelist\nJustin Welsh – Jesus\nRebecca Genge – Soprano\nDaniel Cabena – Countertenor\nDaniel Lichti – Baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir \nMark Vuorinen\, Conductor \nAs we prepared Bach’s St. John Passion for this concert over the past few weeks\, we thought it important to offer resources that provide context into this beautiful and unsettling work. Please click here to learn more. \nJoin us for a pre-concert talk at 6:30 at the KW Art Gallery (across from the Centre In The Square box office) with Dr. Allen Jorgenson\, Assistant Dean and professor of systematic theology at Martin Luther University College.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/bach-st-john-passion/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240302T213000
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SUMMARY:North\, South\, East\, West
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nTake a journey around the world through beautiful choral music! \nNorth\, South\, East\, West will begin with an Ojibway song of welcome by Andrew Balfour.  Songs from Malaysia\, China\, and India introduce us to the sounds of Asia\, while an Argentinian tango will get audience members moving in their seats.  And a beautiful Palestinian song of love for one’s mother will be shared with guest Syrian soloist Raneem Barakat.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/north-south-east-west/
LOCATION:St. Matthews Centre\, 54 Benton Street\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers
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SUMMARY:Bach: Christmas Oratorio
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nA rarely heard gem! Bach’s celebration of Christmas sparkles with joy and optimism. You’ll be uplifted by these exuberant choruses and quiet\, reflective moments from this truly great composer. \nMolly Netter – Soprano\nLillian Brooks – Mezzo-Soprano\nAsitha Tennekoon – Tenor\nStephen Hegedus – Bass-Baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir \nMark Vuorinen\, Conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/bach-christmas-oratorio/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T213000
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SUMMARY:Annelies
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nThis deeply moving work is based on the life and diary of Anne Frank\, the doomed Jewish girl who died in the Nazi Holocaust\, and who has become a symbol of hope and goodness in very dark times. \nSara Schabas – Soprano \nGrand Philharmonic Chamber Singers \nMark Vuorinen\, Conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/annelies/
LOCATION:Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum\, 10 Huron Rd.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2P 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T213000
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SUMMARY:Mozart: Requiem\, Estacio: The Houses Stand Not Far Apart
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nJennifer Krabbe – Soprano\nJennifer Enns Modolo – Mezzo-Soprano\nNicholas Nicolaidis – Tenor\nDion Mazerolle – Baritone \nMusicians of the KWSymphony*\nGrand Philharmonic Choir\nGrand Philharmonic Youth Choir\nUniversity of Waterloo Chamber Choir \nMark Vuorinen\, Conductor \n* We express our sadness\, and our solidarity\, for the musicians from the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony who are facing an uncertain future as a result of the cancellation of their upcoming season performances. To accompany the choir for this concert\, we will be engaging the Musicians of the KWSymphony\, following the practices sent out by the Canadian Federation of Musicians. \nJoin us for the beautiful and heartbreaking Requiem\, which Mozart wrote as he was dying\, yet still a young man.  This concert also features The Houses Stand Not Far Apart by John Estacio\, an eloquent call for peace that will be enhanced by projected photography. \nTickets: $34 to $88; $20 for under-30s and students; $10 high school and younger — click the button above or call Centre In The Square box office at 519-578-1570.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/mozart-requiem-estacio-the-houses-stand-not-far-apart/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T193000
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SUMMARY:Haudenosaunee Voices
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly interactive workshop with singing\, dancing and exploring our connection to Mother Earth\nLed by Kelly Fran Davis \nTuesday\, June 13\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.\nKitchener City Hall Rotunda\nFree and open to all
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/haudenosaunee-voices/
LOCATION:Kitchener City Hall Rotunda\, 200 King St W\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2G 4G7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Martin's "Water: An Environmental Oratorio" and Bruckner's "Te Deum"
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nOur season concludes with a brand-new oratorio. We will give the world premiere of Stephanie Martin’s “Water: An Environmental Oratorio”\, the story of the importance of this precious resource and a community’s efforts to protect it. \nAnton Bruckner’s powerful “Te Deum” opens this concert. \nKaty Clark\, Soprano\nMarion Newman\, Mezzo-Soprano\nJean-Philippe Lazure\, Tenor\nPhillip Addis\, Baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Children’s Choir\nGrand Philharmonic Youth Choir\nGrand Philharmonic Choir \nMark Vuorinen\, conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/martins-water-and-bruckners-te-deum/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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SUMMARY:Bach B-Minor Mass
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nJoin us in this beloved Good Friday tradition. This magnificent work speaks to the full spectrum of human experience\, from the sparkling joy of “Gloria” to the suffering of “Crucifixus” and the final serenity of “Dona nobis pacem”. \nSherezade Panthaki\, Soprano\nJulia Dawson\, Mezzo-Soprano\nLawrence Wiliford\, Tenor\nJonathon Adams\, Baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir \nMark Vuorinen\, conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/bach-b-minor-mass/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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SUMMARY:Stories of Love\, Loss and Life
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nA journey of the human spirit\, with works by Tracy Wong\, Nathaniel Dett\, Elton John\, Stephanie Martin and many more. \nSaturday March 11\, 7:30 p.m.\nAnglican Church of St. John the Evangelist\n23 Water Street North\, Kitchener \nGrand Philharmonic Chamber Singers\nTom Corken\, conductor\nRaneem Barakat\, soloist\nDebra Lacoste\, trumpet\nIan VanderBurgh\, piano \nTickets: $32 adults and seniors / $25 for GPC subscribers / $20 for students and under 30s / $10 for high school students and younger \nTickets available at the door\, or by clicking the button above or calling 519-578-1570. \nThe church has an accessible entrance on Duke Street.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/love-loss-life/
LOCATION:Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist\, 23 Water St N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 5A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221210T220000
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SUMMARY:Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nMessiah is a banquet for the spirit. From the beautifully drawn nativity story\, to the thrilling “Hallelujah” chorus and beyond\, it is the best-loved work we perform. We warmly welcome our Artistic Director Emeritus\, Howard Dyck\, as guest conductor. \nMegan Chartrand\, Soprano\nJulie Boulianne\, Mezzo-Soprano\nColin Ainsworth\, Tenor\nJesse Blumberg\, Baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir \nHoward Dyck\, conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/messiah-4/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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SUMMARY:Duruflé Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nIn this masterpiece by Maurice Duruflé\, medieval chant is combined with luxuriant harmonies. \nChristina Stelmacovich\, mezzo-soprano\nBen Wallace\, baritone\nJonathan Oldengarm\, organ \nGrand Philharmonic Chamber Singers\nMark Vuorinen\, conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/durufle-requiem/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 49 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 2G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers
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SUMMARY:Elijah
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nSurging dramatic passages. Beautiful serene interludes. A story of a drought\, futile prayers offered to a false god\, and the complex\, brooding figure of the central character\, Elijah. \nChoir alumni will join current members to perform this memorable start to a landmark season. \nJacqueline Woodley\, Soprano\nAllyson McHardy\, Mezzo-Soprano\nOwen McCausland\, Tenor\nJames Westman\, Baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir \nMark Vuorinen\, conductor \nPlease see our Health and Safety protocols here
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/elijah/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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SUMMARY:The Hope of Loving
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here\nThe Hope of Loving \nJoin us for our final concert of the 2021/2022 season.\nThis concert will feature beautiful short works that will open your heart. \nYou will hear the premiere of Aaron Manswell’s Stick with Love\, a gospel-style work inspired by the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This work is the winner of our 2022 composition competition. \nWe will also give the first live performance of Take This Thread / Le fil que je suis\, a hauntingly beautiful song about the human experience during the pandemic . \nAudience members are asked to show proof of vaccination on entry and be masked during the performance.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/the-hope-of-loving/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 49 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 2G9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220415T213000
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SUMMARY:Brahms Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nBrahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem\nwith\nLesley Bouza\, soprano\nTyler Duncan\, baritone\nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir\nMark Vuorinen\, conductor \nFriday April 15 (Good Friday) Centre In The Square\, 7:30 p.m. \nYou will find the Brahms Requiem\, one of the most beautiful Romantic works ever written\, to be deeply moving. It has special significance after the terrible public health crisis we have all experienced. \nPlease join us! \nTickets range from $30 to $82\, with special prices for college/university students and those under 30 ($20) or youth up to the end of high school ($10). \nBuy tickets: \nIn person at the theatre box office window: Monday to Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nBy phone: 519-578-1570 Monday to Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nOnline: Click HERE for the link to sales.\nAll audience members must show proof of vaccination and be masked to enter the concert. \nSee our safety protocols at www.grandphilchoir.com/COVID
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/brahms-requiem-2022/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
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SUMMARY:Caroling in Victoria Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Caroling in Victoria Park starting on Roos Island at 7 p.m. Monday Dec 13. We’ll move to a couple of locations during the hour we are in the park. Merry Christmas!
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/caroling-in-victoria-park/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, Kitchener\, ON\, 32 Dill St\,\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2G 1L1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211023T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T201640Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Woods - RESCHEDULED!
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Woods with the Grand Philharmonic Choir!\nSaturday Oct. 23\, departing every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.\nThis is a guided walk through the beautiful Columbia Forest\, at the northwest edge of Waterloo.\nAs you pass through\, you’ll hear music from singers\, a vocal soloist and flute player\, all mingling with the sounds of nature.\nThis is a free event and open to everyone\, but you must register in advance HERE and show us your ticket when you arrive.\nMeet your guide at the corner of Laurelwood Drive and Blue Beech Blvd.\nWe ask that everyone wear masks as you walk with us. There will be about 20 people in each group.\nThe walk is about 45 minutes. Please bear in mind that the path in the woods is neither groomed nor level.\nThank you for your interest in this event!\nClick HERE for a map of the location.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/music-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:N2V 2T7\, meet at the corner of Laurelwood and Blue Beech Blvd\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2V 2T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210619T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T170846Z
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SUMMARY:World Premiere: Take This Thread / Le fil que je suis
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n \nFive choirs\, a composer and a poet have joined together to create a new commissioned choral work about our isolation and connection in the pandemic. You’re invited to join the premiere broadcast online\, with others across Canada! 
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/world-premiere-take-this-thread-le-fil-que-je-suis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20200626T211845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T185655Z
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SUMMARY:ChoirLab Virtual Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:CHOIRLAB\nStarts July 27\nLove to sing? \nWant to explore new types of music from the comforts of your own home? \nNeed to brush up your vocal and musicianship skills? \nLevel up with ChoirLab!\nAll participants will receive a $25 discount for our fall season!\nChoirLab\nFor children ages 7 – 14\nJuly 27-31     9-11 am daily\n\n* Choose your own adventure — select a project and make music together online\n* Explore new music with others of the same age\n* Individual vocal check-ins\n* Yoga for Young Singers session with yoga teacher and pianist\, Anna Ronai\n* Led by Andrea deBoer-Jones (biography below)\n\n\n\n				\n\nRegister here for ChoirLab Kids ages 7 – 14\nMonday – Friday July 27 – 31\, 9 – 11 a.m.\n	\n  \n\nMore about our ChoirLab leader! \n\n\nChildren’s ChoirLab Director: Andrea deBoer-Jones (Hon BMus\, Vocal Music Specialist)\n\nConductor\, Grand Philharmonic Children’s Choir\nK-12 Choral Music Director\, St. John’s Kilmarnock School\nPYP MYP Music Specialist\nFormer singer of Elora Festival Singers and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir\nChoir adjudicator\, Kiwanis Music Festivals (PEI\, Stratford\, Port Hope)\n\n 
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/choirlab-virtual-music-experience/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Children's Choir,Community,Education,GPC Choir,Youth Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190523T190429Z
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UID:27187-1589052600-1589052600@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Choirs in Concert - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nA wonderful evening for all the family! \nAll 200 singers in our own family of four choirs sing their hearts out for you\, in an unforgettable night of music-making! \nIncluded will be the world premiere of the winning work in our 2020 Choral Works Composition Contest – this year\, especially created for children’s choir.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/choirs-in-concert-saturday/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Children's Choir,Grand Philharmonic Choir,Youth Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190523T190147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T160450Z
UID:27183-1588966200-1588966200@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Choirs in Concert - Friday
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nA wonderful evening for all the family! \nAll 200 singers in our own family of four choirs sing their hearts out for you\, in an unforgettable night of music-making! \nIncluded will be the world premiere of the winning work in our 2020 Choral Works Composition Contest – this year\, especially created for children’s choir.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/choirs-in-concert/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Children's Choir,Grand Philharmonic Choir,Youth Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190523T185801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T160423Z
UID:27180-1586547000-1586547000@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Brahms Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nBrahms’ deeply personal Ein Deutsches Requiem is by turns exquisitely tender and powerfully moving. \nEriks Ešenvalds’ Passion and Resurrection tells the Passion story with rich\, sonorous choral writing and a mosaic of sacred texts. \nLesley Bouza\, soprano\nTyler Duncan\, baritone \nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir\nMark Vuorinen\, conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/brahms-requiem/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200114T175000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20200108T142441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T015143Z
UID:27768-1579024200-1579033800@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:Bring a Friend Night - Children's Choir
DESCRIPTION:(If you are looking for Bring a Friend Night for the Youth Choir (singers from Grade 9 to 23 years old)\, click here) \nWe would love to have new singers join us for the rest of the season. Would you like to join or maybe just want to see what it is all about? Now is the time! \nWe will be having a special working rehearsal on Tuesday the 14th. If you like it and want to register we will be accepting new singers through the month of January. \nViva – for singers 7-9 years old – rehearsal is from 5:30pm to 7:00pm\nVoce – for singers 10-14 years old – rehearsal is from 6:15pm to 8:30pm
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/bring-a-friend-night-childrens-choir/
LOCATION:Rockway Mennonite Collegiate\, 110 Doon Rd. 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20200108T142020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T015226Z
UID:27766-1578942000-1578949200@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:Bring a Friend Night - Youth Choir
DESCRIPTION:We would love to have new singers join us for the rest of the season. Would you like to join or maybe just want to see what it is all about? Now is the time! \nWe will be having a special working rehearsal on Monday the 13th. If you like it and want to register we will be accepting new singers through the month of January. \nThe Youth Choir is composed of singers ranging in age from Grade 9 to 24 years old.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/bring-a-friend-night-youth-choir/
LOCATION:Rockway Mennonite Collegiate\, 110 Doon Rd. 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190523T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T220103Z
UID:27173-1575747000-1575747000@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nNothing is better at Christmastime than Handel’s Messiah. From the first ringing notes of “Comfort Ye\, My People\,” to the beautifully drawn Nativity story\, to the thrilling “Hallelujah” chorus and beyond\, this is the best-loved work we perform\, year after year. Whether this is your first Messiah or your 50th\, it will be very special. \nMireille Asselin\, soprano\nMaude Brunet\, mezzo-soprano\nAsitha Tennekoon\, tenor\nSamuel Chan\, baritone\nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony \nGrand Philharmonic Choir\nMark Vuorinen\, conductor
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/messiah-3/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Philharmonic Choir":MAILTO:info@grandphilchoir.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20191125T211326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T211326Z
UID:27736-1574706600-1574717400@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:Youth Choir Fundraising at Indigo!
DESCRIPTION:—–\nOn Thursday\, November 28th from 6:30-9:30 pm at Indigo Bookstore at Conestoga Mall\, help us earn 15% of sales toward our summer tour when you agree to participate once they get to the cash register with their purchases. Stop at the Registration Desk for the fundraiser before shopping. We will be serenading you while you shop from 6:30 – 8 p.m!
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/youth-choir-fundraising-at-indigo/
LOCATION:Indigo Bookstore\, 550 King St\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 5W6\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Philharmonic Choir":MAILTO:info@grandphilchoir.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190904T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T170216Z
UID:27406-1574535600-1574542800@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:We Are Connected--Children and Youth Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available at the door or online \ntickets here! \nParking is available at the church\, Waterloo Town Square and in the Waterloo Public Library lot.
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/children-and-youth-choir-fall-concert/
LOCATION:Knox Presbyterian Church\, 50 Erb St. West\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 1T1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Philharmonic Choir":MAILTO:info@grandphilchoir.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190523T184129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T180547Z
UID:27171-1573327800-1573327800@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:Winter Hymn
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\n  \n\nA selection of contemplative works as we welcome winter \nImagine a child’s excitement for a sleigh ride in Sarah Quartel’s A Winter’s Day. Experience the soaring lines of Ola Gjeilo’s The Rose. Be transfixed by Caleb Burhan’s Super flumina Babylonis\, a captivating setting of Psalm 37. And so much more!
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/winter-hymn-2/
LOCATION:Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist\, 23 Water St N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 5A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Chamber Singers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20191018T212212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T175809Z
UID:27621-1572688800-1572706800@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:GPC Holiday Craft Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/gpc-holiday-craft-show/
LOCATION:St. Louis Roman Catholic Church gymnasium\, 53 Allen St E\,\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2J 1J3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T213111
CREATED:20190523T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T160610Z
UID:27168-1572118200-1572118200@grandphilchoir.com
SUMMARY:Candide
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\nPhilosophy meets broadway! Leonard Bernstein’s delightful operetta offers biting wit\, musical fireworks and unforgettable melodies. The Grammy- and Juno-nominated Elora Singers join the Grand Philharmonic Choir for this unforgettable performance. \nChris Fischer – Candide\nVania Chan – Cunegonde\nPaul Grambo – Pangloss\nChristina Stelmacovich – The Old Lady\nJenn Krabbe – Paquette\nRichard Hrytzak – Maximilian \nThe Elora Singers\nKitchener-Waterloo Symphony\nGrand Philharmonic Choir\nMark Vuorinen\, conductor \nPre-concert talk at 6:30 by UW History professor Andrew Hunt – “Candide\, Satire\, and America in the 1950s” \nTry us out! For this concert only\, all tickets are $40 or less! ($14 anywhere in the house for under-30s or students; $5 for high school and younger)
URL:https://grandphilchoir.com/event/candide/
LOCATION:Centre In The Square\, 101 Queen St. N\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grand Philharmonic Choir
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