Upcoming Events

2011-2012 Season

Dec. 30, 2011 (Fri), 7:30 pm - Charpentier Christmas Mass - David Wilson, conductor. Our annual reading of the Charpentier. All singers and instrumentalists welcome. Bethany United Church (note change of venue from previous years).

Jan.21, 2012 (Sat), 7:30 pm - Mid-Winter Tune-up - Bethany United Church. Short performances (no more than 8 minutes) by EMS members. All welcome to participate - or come be an audience.

Feb 18, 2012 (Sat), 7:30 pm - "It's Just Intonation" Bethany United Church. Andrew Pickett, well known in the community for his work as a countertenor and his contributions to early music activities, will discuss the fundamentals of tuning, particularly in early music, and give us a chance to find ways to make our music-making more harmonious. All singers and players are welcome.

March 24, 2012 (Sat), 7:30 pm - Spring Tune-up St. James Anglican Church (at the Armdale Roundabout) This is an opportunity for the presentation of longer pieces, either ensemble or solo. Further information will be circulated on program requirements later in the year.

May 5, 2012 (Sat), 7:30 pm - Garth Macphee's Big Band Bethany United Church. Featuring Garth Macphee, Nova Scotia-born organist and harpsichordist, newly returned to his home province. All singers and players welcome. With the added bonus of our Annual General Meeting.

The AGM will be very short - a few reports and election of board members. If you have any motions you wish to be brought before the membership, please send them to Jane Gordon, President (contact information: 423-7687, Gordon.jane@gmail.com) by May 1.