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PRO MUSICA was formed over 15 years ago with the intention of creating a greater awareness of fine music within the Reformed community of Southern Ontario. The Bible tells us that music is a wonderful God-given talent, and a major part of our praise to God. Now under the direction of Brent Fifield, the choir has performed many works from a full range of composers, dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries, with a particular focus on exploring various harmonization's of the traditional Genevan psalm settings, as well as early English church music.
The choir generally performs three concerts a year,
as well as making appearances in communities within Ontario. In 1996, the choir
produced its first recording, O
Sing Joyfully, available on both CD and cassette, and followed this up with
a second CD, Unto the Hills, in 1999. The
choir draws its membership from all over southern Ontario and holds regular
rehearsals in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Introducing Our New Director
Brent Fifield, a native of St. John's, Newfoundland, holds B.Mus. and B.Ed. degrees from the University of Western Ontario in London where he studied organ with John McIntosh and Larry Cortner; he has a M.Mus. in organ performance from the University of Toronto, where he studied with John Tuttle.
Brent has been the organist and choir director of churches in Newfoundland, Ontario and Nova Scotia. He has taught elementary and high school music, and sings with the Exultate Chamber Singers of Toronto. Along with directing Pro Musica, he is active as a freelance accompanist and is Organist and Director of Music at Christ's Church Cathedral in Hamilton.
December 6, 2003, 8:00 PM
Christmas Concert: A Christmas Proclamation, Brent Fifield, conductor
Location: Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St, Burlington, Ontario
-Hodie by Heinrich Schutz, selections from A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, A Christmas Motet by Poulenc, and other carols
-Guest Artist: Bruce Kirkpatrick Hill, Organ
February 14, 2004
Moonlight and Roses
Time and Venue to be announced
May 1, 2004, 8:00 PM
Easter Concert: O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
Location: Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive, Burlington, Ontario
-Mass in E by Darke
-Psalm 43 by Mendelssohn
-Psalm 104 by Glick
-More sacred music by Ramish, Purcell and Howells
-Guest Artist: Bruce Kirkpatrick Hill, Organ
E-mail cl.d.oosterhoff@Sympatico.ca
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