Brampton Festival Singers
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Brampton Festival Singers (BFS) was formed in 1985 as part of the celebration of St. Paul's United Church's 100th Anniversary, and was incorporated in 1989. In addition to three regular concerts per season we have performed at benefit concerts, civic functions, retirement homes, special events and celebrations within the City of Brampton and neighbouring communities.
A focus on works by Canadian composers has been very important to the choir, as well as performing a wide variety of music from classical to folk to musical theatre.
Special highlights of past performances include Handel's "Messiah", Mozart's "Coronation Mass" and "Requiem", selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and a "concert for literacy" with the late Peter Gzowski. We have also performed at joint concerts with Men to Boys, La Classica, the Peel Choral Society, the Mayfield Chamber Quartet, the Melincryddan Male Choir from Wales UK, the Mississauga Festival Choirs' 20th Anniversary, the folk group Brown Ale, Symphony Hamilton the Brampton Symphony Orchestra, and numerous local instrumentalists and vocalists.
The choir is always welcoming new members who enjoy singing in four part harmony. Since it performs at several Rose concerts and community events each season, a great deal of music in a variety of styles is introduced to the choir over the course of the year. If you would be interested in joining or investigating joining us, please call Bonnie at 289-752-6642 or come to a rehearsal at the Banquet Rooms of the Mandarin Restaurant, Brampton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays (please enter by the rear banquet hall doors). Yearly dues are $150. If you are able to attend only two concerts the dues are $120 and for one concert the fee is $85. There is also a refundable $20 deposit for music and a $20 refundable deposit for a music folder.
A focus on works by Canadian composers has been very important to the choir, as well as performing a wide variety of music from classical to folk to musical theatre.
Special highlights of past performances include Handel's "Messiah", Mozart's "Coronation Mass" and "Requiem", selections from Gilbert and Sullivan and a "concert for literacy" with the late Peter Gzowski. We have also performed at joint concerts with Men to Boys, La Classica, the Peel Choral Society, the Mayfield Chamber Quartet, the Melincryddan Male Choir from Wales UK, the Mississauga Festival Choirs' 20th Anniversary, the folk group Brown Ale, Symphony Hamilton the Brampton Symphony Orchestra, and numerous local instrumentalists and vocalists.
The choir is always welcoming new members who enjoy singing in four part harmony. Since it performs at several Rose concerts and community events each season, a great deal of music in a variety of styles is introduced to the choir over the course of the year. If you would be interested in joining or investigating joining us, please call Bonnie at 289-
