Experience the Beauty of Choral Classics this Spring
Join us on May 3 and 4 for an inspiring journey through the choral masterworks of Europe and stunning original compositions from here in the Ottawa Valley.
Featured Artists
Philip Candelaria - Classical Guitarist
A world-renowned classical guitarist and educator, Philip's solo albums have been described as "dazzling" (Canada Music Magazine), "distinguished" (High Fidelity Magazine - USA), and "masterful" (GFA Soundboard - USA). He has recorded with the G8 guitar octet, the Guitars Alive Quartet, and the Canadian Guitar Quartet.
Olivia Smart - Soloist
The talented soprano is currently completing a degree in vocal performance from Western University, under the tutelage of Canadian Baritone James Westman. This spring, she performs in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music in Edmonton.
David Sale - Composer and ACC Chorister
David is a gifted composer, music teacher and oboist with more than 70 published pieces. David wrote Evocation of the Night during the darkness of the pandemic and dedicated it to the Arnprior Community Choir, which will debut the piece in May.
Join us on May 3 and 4 for an inspiring journey through the choral masterworks of Europe and stunning original compositions from here in the Ottawa Valley.
Featured Artists
Philip Candelaria - Classical Guitarist
A world-renowned classical guitarist and educator, Philip's solo albums have been described as "dazzling" (Canada Music Magazine), "distinguished" (High Fidelity Magazine - USA), and "masterful" (GFA Soundboard - USA). He has recorded with the G8 guitar octet, the Guitars Alive Quartet, and the Canadian Guitar Quartet.
Olivia Smart - Soloist
The talented soprano is currently completing a degree in vocal performance from Western University, under the tutelage of Canadian Baritone James Westman. This spring, she performs in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music in Edmonton.
David Sale - Composer and ACC Chorister
David is a gifted composer, music teacher and oboist with more than 70 published pieces. David wrote Evocation of the Night during the darkness of the pandemic and dedicated it to the Arnprior Community Choir, which will debut the piece in May.
About the Arnprior Community Choir
The Arnprior Community Choir (ACC) was first established in 1991 as a night school Continuing Education course at the Arnprior District High School. This program allowed the choir to create a home in which to develop and flourish as a choral group. Founded by the current Music Director, Lisa Webber, the choir quickly grew to become a mainstay in the cultural arts community in Arnprior. Today the size of the Arnprior Community Choir varies from 65 to 95 members, both men and women, with ages ranging from 25 to 85!
The Arnprior Community Choir (ACC) was first established in 1991 as a night school Continuing Education course at the Arnprior District High School. This program allowed the choir to create a home in which to develop and flourish as a choral group. Founded by the current Music Director, Lisa Webber, the choir quickly grew to become a mainstay in the cultural arts community in Arnprior. Today the size of the Arnprior Community Choir varies from 65 to 95 members, both men and women, with ages ranging from 25 to 85!