Getting into the spirit

Award-winning ensemble hosting holiday concert

Get in the holiday spirit as “Sirens”, P.E.I.’s award-winning women’s choral ensemble, presents its first concert program of the 2017-2018 concert season.

“Winter’s Night” will be performed on Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., at Park Royal Church in Charlottetown and Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Church, Vernon Bridge.

Featuring songs of snow, carols from around the world, and seasonal favourites, this is “Sirens” first Christmas-inspired program in nearly four years. Wintery themes will be captured in performances of Ola Gjelo’s “Tundra” and Elgar’s “The Snow”. Carols from England, Germany and Spain will transport listeners to different parts of the world. Finally, a stunning arrangement of “Silent Night” and a rousing rendition of “Jingle Bells” will add a familiar touch; audience members will also be invited to join in a carol sing-along.

Tickets for these performances may be purchased online or at the door. For more information on this show, and other upcoming concerts, please visit sirenschoir.com.

Sirens is pleased to collaborate with musicians Stephanie Cole, piano; Sam Lantz, flute; Madeline Kapp MacDonald and Jasmine Michel, violin.

Named after the singing femmes fatales of Greek mythology, Sirens is an award-winning women’s choral ensemble based out of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Under the artistic direction of Kelsea McLean, the group has developed a strong following of supporters and has been lauded for its pure tone quality, sensitive musicality and tight ensemble. Sirens produces two full-length concert programs each season while maintaining a busy schedule performing at a variety of concerts, fundraisers, events and workshops.

A recipient of several awards at the local and provincial music festivals in 2015, Sirens earned the Richard W. Cooke award at the FCMF National Music Festival, placing first in the Choral Ensemble Class. That year, Sirens received a nomination for Music PEI’s award for Achievement in Classical or Jazz. During the 2016-17 concert season, Sirens performed alongside the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra and the Halifax Camerata Singers. It has also collaborated with The Atlantic String Machine, singer-songwriter Meaghan Blanchard, soprano Tracy Cantin, pianist Robert Kortgaard, and violinist Sean Kemp.