Don’t miss the choral performance by the Senior Centre Singers

Robin Krafft, Post Contributor

You can still get your tickets for the Tillsonburg Senior Centre Singer's concert. Their performance of beautiful Christmas music, with refreshments to follow, takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Senior Centre, by cash or cheque ($12). Friday is the final day for tickets. The 35 member choir has been practicing diligently, under the guidance of director Janice Edmund.

"She does a wonderful job, she's so patient," said choir member Carole Stephenson. "Practice is going really well and I think we'll be good and ready - we want to put on the best show. It's a tremendous feeling when you're part of it, it's a very powerful feeling,"

"Christmas is my favorite time of year, so I love being in a Christmas choir," said member Pearl Solga, who has been singing in Christmas and church choirs for over 20 years. "It's so beautiful when the men do their part, and then the ladies sing their part," she said.

Member Millie Corman has a musical background and plays piano. She led a children's choir and belonged to a choir in Oakville before relocating to Tillsonburg.

"I did my research before moving, I wanted a choir. Singing is good for anxiety, it's calming and there is a wonderful community spirit," she said. "Maybe you're not a soloist, but all of our voices blend together."

The choir has been performing for over 30 years, currently producing two concerts each year. They're always open to new members, and the only requirement is enjoying singing. This year's ambitious program will include traditional Christmas carols as well as unique arrangements in four parts. It promises to be a moving and inspiring event.