If you’ve missed any of Peterborough Singers’ artistic director Syd Birrell’s Organ Talks, fear not, they are all available online. Each features Syd at the fine Casavant pipe organ of Murray Street Baptist Church, playing organ pieces by J.S. Bach, … Continued
Before you read Syd’s excellent letter, you may want to know that the link for the February 27 virtual concert that the letter announces is here. We hope you will join us for the premiere at 2 pm on the last … Continued
Here’s a wonderful opportunity to hear some of J.S. Bach’s organ music, played by Syd Birrell on Murray Street Baptist Church’s fabulous three-manual Casavant pipe organ. Syd will also share some of his insights into the instrument itself and music … Continued
While the challenges of the 2020-21 season could never have been predicted, they’ve also been met in some unexpectedly meaningful ways, says Syd Birrell. “As a conductor, it’s very exciting to be up on that podium. But during the pandemic … Continued
The first round of the Peterborough Singers’ series of six-week, in-person singing electives began September 20th. After “exhaustively” checking out best practices and safety protocols and guidelines for in-person singing, the Singers opted to offer small groups of members (16 … Continued
What does a choir do when it can’t be a 100-voice performing choir? The Peterborough Singers answers this question by re-inventing the 2020-21 season. Instead of typical concert offerings the choir is focusing the combined energy and imagination of its … Continued
I wonder if you can guess what it is like for me on concert day as I mount the podium, clutching my speaking notes and hoping my dress code is in order, turning around to see you all: so supportive … Continued
From the Artistic Director to the many friends of the Peterborough Singers, We didn’t know when we met for our regular Wednesday night rehearsal on March 11th that it would be our last. That was an era many eons ago, … Continued
The Peterborough Singers regrets being unable to finish its 2019/20 season with the scheduled performance of this amazing work, which was to have taken place on May 9, 2020, at Emmanuel United Church. Although the Singers and its board are … Continued
The Peterborough Singers is a community of choristers, and so much more. During these challenging times, when we cannot meet together to sing and socialize, we can remember remarkable performances and performers of the past. One such performer was the … Continued