Choir takes stage

Performance in Kaylee Hall

Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge welcome a choir visiting from First Parish Church in Brunswick, Me. for a special concert June 26 at 8 p.m.in Kaylee Hall at Pooles Corner.

Fiddlers’ Sons will play the first half of the concert and preview material from its soon-to-be-released album – “Fiddlers’ Sons The Best Of Twenty Years”.

First Parish Choir, under the direction of Ray Cornils, will play the second half of the concert. The 80-voice adult choir sings a variety of choral literature. The touring choir will include approximately 60 singers and 20 non-singers. They come from varied professions and walks of life. Past concert tours include England and Scotland in 2003, Ireland, Wales and England in 2006, Ecuador in 2009 and Portugal in 2012. The touring repertoire is based on the selected venues.

During the choir’s visit to the Maritimes it hopes to gain a greater understanding of Atlantic Canada and its people, visit regional attractions and sites of historic interests, perform in acoustically-pleasing and historically significant locations, expand musical experiences, share the joys of singing with partner choirs and serve as musical ambassadors from the United States and Maine. They also strive to provide community service and do local charity work.

The Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner is located at the intersection of routes 3 and 4 near Montague. There will be a 50/50 draw, canteen service and CDs available for sale during intermission. Admission is $15 at the door.