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
It will be hard to top this year’s annual Peterborough Singers’ raffle! Christensen Fine Art and local businesses have been very generous. First prize, donated by Peer and Lori Christensen, is a shimmering study of an early morning in Del … Continued
Peer Christensen, whose donated painting of Del Crary Park is the first prize in the Singers’ February 2020 raffle, creates art that shows us the often unnoticed aesthetic pleasures of everyday life. And the picture Peer painted especially for the … Continued
The Peterborough Singers announced recently that proceeds from its upcoming charity auction will be donated in support of the fundraising campaign of the United Way of Peterborough and District. The online auction went live on Friday, January 10 at https://www.32auctions.com/singers2020auction … Continued