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Queenston Women’s Chorus marks 20 years together at Saturday concert
The women of the Queenston Women's Chorus rehearse on Tuesdays at St. Davids United Church File Photo

The Queenston Women’s Chorus is celebrating 20 years together as a singing group at its annual spring choral concert this Saturday evening, April 29.

Conductor Lisa Brillon said the choir will be performing a collection of songs it has sung in the past two decades, plus some popular hits from over the years.

“It’s rather light music, songs from musicals, songs from films,” said Brillon. “We’re doing ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles and we also have a small ensemble group from the choir doing a medley of ‘Pitch Perfect.'”

The concert will take place at St. Catharines’ Trillium United Church, starting at 7 p.m.

Brillon founded the Queenston Women’s Chorus in 2003, then called the Queenston Ladies Choir until 2021.

It began as a gathering of Brillon’s friends who shared an interest in singing and wanted to join a choir.

Today, it consists of over 35 members, performing several forms of music, such as classical, jazz, musical theatre, pop and more.

“The choir is made up of women of all walks of life from all over Niagara,” said Brillon. “We like to have fun and connect and socialize through music.” 

The winners, Alexandre Brillon from Queenston, and Emily Draper from Welland, will each give solo performances.

Proceeds raised from the night will go towards commissioning a composer to write a piece for the choir alongside another group in Oxbridge.

A reception will follow the main show, including cookies and tea, as well as memorabilia and photos. 

Tickets for the show will be available at the door at $20 for adults and $15 for students.

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