Soundings - Victoria's Eclectic Vocal Ensemble

The Soundings Vocal Ensemble was founded in September of 2001 by Denis Donnelly, former Director of the Victoria Conservatory of Music and now Co-Director of the Gettin' Higher Choir. Soundings is an auditioned group of 26 singers, many of whom have been members of the Gettin' Higher Choir but who now want to explore more musically challenging small-ensemble music than is possible with the big choir.

The Soundings Repertoire is made up of a highly eclectic mix of music from many traditions, at the core of which are the arrangements of its Director, Denis Donnelly. This music includes arrangements of songs by Lennon/ McCartney, James Taylor, and Sinead O'Connor, among others, but also includes choral music from the Renaissance and Baroque, as well as folk song arrangements and gospel songs from both the Afro-American and white gospel traditions.

Above all, Soundings seeks to present its audiences music that is entertaining, joyful and tightly rehearsed. A Soundings concert is always a diverse trip through the world of music.

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	Upcoming Performances Sunday Dec. 7, afternoon St Mary's Anglican Church 1973 Cultra, Saanichton Friday, Dec. 12, evening The Quarterdeck, Grant Building, Royal Roads University Victoria Saturday, Dec. 13, evening Gordon Head United Church 4201 Tyndall, Victoria For further info and reservations please call (250) 598-5186 Past Appearances Repertoire For more info contact Denis Donnelly (250) 598-5186 denis@denisdonnelly.ca www.denisdonnelly.ca	The Soundings Vocal Ensemble was founded in September of 2001 by Denis Donnelly, former Director of the Victoria Conservatory of Music and now Co-Director of the Gettin' Higher Choir. Soundings is an auditioned group of 26 singers, many of whom have been members of the Gettin' Higher Choir but who now want to explore more musically challenging small-ensemble music than is possible with the big choir. The Soundings Repertoire is made up of a highly eclectic mix of music from many traditions, at the core of which are the arrangements of its Director, Denis Donnelly. This music includes arrangements of songs by Lennon/ McCartney, James Taylor, and Sinead O'Connor, among others, but also includes choral music from the Renaissance and Baroque, as well as folk song arrangements and gospel songs from both the Afro-American and white gospel traditions. Above all, Soundings seeks to present its audiences music that is entertaining, joyful and tightly rehearsed. A Soundings concert is always a diverse trip through the world of music. Contents © 2008, Burren Music Ltd. Site Design: Jon Patch Professional Services info@synergywise.com Thanks to: Nigel D. Hart & Associates nigelhart@shaw.ca Photos: Andrew Kielbowicz www.akdesign.bc.ca & Victor Van Buskirk	Director Denis Donnelly Members Soprano Margaret Chilibeck Arlene Ewert Mary Gibson Kathleen Kane Jill Kirby Cathy McKinlay-Key Sharon Schaan Alto Lynne Donnelly Elaine LaRiviere Barbara Lyall Susan Mooney Mona Patel Lynda Raino Janet Stark Kim E. Willoughby Tenor Mike Atkinson Brian Grady John Hilditch Jim Mooney Denis Wightman Baritone/Bass Richard Baldwin David Cheatley Claude Gamache Greg LaRiviere Bruce McCormack Chris Wakefield