The Sound of Christmas: Local Choirs Brighten the Holidays with Carols, Hymns and Fundraising

The Harmony Kings, London's Men of Accord, Woodstock's Undercover Mix, and Strathroy's A Capella Connection.

There is something about music that we all relate to, and the holiday season is never complete without the sound of carols and hymns echoing through our churches and community spaces.

Several choral groups are bringing their voices together to celebrate Christmas bringing audiences together to take the time to sit and listen.

On November 30, there were two offerings in the area. The MacKay Choristers joined forces with the Goderich Laketown Band for the Sound of Goderich concert at Lakeshore United Church.

Featuring special guests like the Lyrica Harps, this event blended instrumental and vocal traditions, offering audiences a rich tapestry of seasonal sound. Admission was by donation, with proceeds supporting local music initiatives.

The same day, I was fortunate to travel to Northside United Church in Seaforth where The Harmony Kings brough their Christmas concert to the stage with other barbershop groups from the same region including London's Men of Accord, Woodstock's Undercover Mix, and Strathroy's A Capella Connection all to raise funds for the Seaforth Foodbank.

They covered carols, hymns and even pop songs like Mary Did You Know before they all joined together on the risers.

If you missed those events, don’t worry, there’s more coming up so mark your calendars for The HuronSong Chorus. They are performing their annual Christmas concerts in both Seaforth and Goderich.

On December 17 at Northside United Church in Seaforth then again December 22 at Lakeshore United Church in Goderich. Audiences can enjoy a program of festive choral highlights.

Admission is by freewill donation, with proceeds supporting Artemis (formerly Huron Women’s Shelter), making each performance not only a celebration of music but also an act of community care.

Whether you attend to hear a favourite carol or to support a worthy cause, the gift of music is one that resonates long after the final note.