Don’t ever imagine that life in the more rural parts of Nova Scotia is devoid of fine cultural experiences. In fact, there is more going on in many communities than a busy person can take in, and often it is all the richer for being home-grown.
Such was the case tonight when the St. John’s Lutheran Mother & Daughter Choir, directed by Leslee Barry, presented their Christmas Concert. The beautiful, large church was packed. No wonder: the music was very fine, with interesting, complex arrangements well executed, and very accomplished instrumentalists accompanying the choir. Much money was raised for the local food bank, and everyone went home satisfied, and in fine Christmas spirit.
Photos taken with a Fujifilm FinePix S1800 digital camera.
So much the better for knowing several people in the choir! That’s the human scale of life here in Nova Scotia.
Yes indeed we are so blessed to have so much happening culturally and yet it feels very homey because you always know some folks either performers or audience. I’m from across “the pond” and met a gentleman who was in the same secondary school(boys’ school) as I attended at one of the Cecilia Retreat events…small world!
If you don’t know about the South Shore Chorale and Youth Ensemble, possibly the oldest continuous Community Choir of distinction in NS you may like to check out our website http://www.southshorechorale.com. We just performed to a sell-out house last Sunday. Come check us out in the Spring(May) for ” A Night at the Opera” or join us and do something good for your health.
Our Trails being developed by volunteers are a treasure too. Ours winds up along the Lahave River. I hope that folks will find ways to support the efforts if they have not been aware of the work being done.
Thanks for your comment, the link to the website and the other items. Things like this make a community.