Rehearsal dates & times: Monday evenings beginning Sept through to Dec. In Sanctuary Auditorium & Upstairs Classroom. Exceptions are Thanksgiving Monday, Family Day, Christmas & March School Breaks.
New Times: Allegretto 5:30 – 6:20 pm; Youth 6:00 – 7:15pm; Chamber 6:45 – 8:15pm
Location: All rehearsals and events at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Owen Sound, unless otherwise noted.
Events will be added to the calendar throughout the year. Please check the latest distributed schedule and our website for current information.
Year at a Glance
REGISTRATION: FALL 2024
1st Term Registration Sept 1 – 30th
REGISTRATION: WINTER/SPRING 2025
2nd Term Registration Jan 6 – 31st
Sept 2024
Rehearsals Sept 9,16, 23, 30 Regular time
Parent info night Sept 30 6:30 pm (parent info session, Q & A) in The Upstairs Lounge
Sat Sept 28 Attack National Anthem – 7 pm, call time 6:15pm (Reserve tickets required) Bayshore
Note: Fall Poinsettia Fundraiser Oct – Nov. Info at Parent Meeting Sept 30
Oct 2024
Rehearsals Oct 7,21, 28
Note: Oct 7th rehearsal: Distribution of Library folders, music bags and wardrobe. Parents please see Lise to arrange for correct sizes. We have an assortment of used black pants and shoes that you are welcome to use. These have been donated to the choir by families whose child has outgrown the items.
Oct 19 Choir Camp Day – Harrison Park Community Centre
– YS & CE 9:30 – 4:30 pm
– All choirs 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
– AGM & Family Pot Luck supper 5 – 6:30 pm- please bring 1 main dish and either a salad or dessert to share
Oct 21 Poinsettia order forms distributed
Nov 2024
Rehearsals Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 11 Poinsettia forms due with payment
Family concert tickets and Concert posters ready for pick up at the attendance desk
Nov 21 Poinsettia pick up at St. Andrews 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Nov 30 PERFORMANCE – ALL CHOIRS @ Participation Lodge – Holland Centre.
Concert 2 pm, Call time 1:15 pm Wardrobe – Casual Black pants, Blue polo shirts
Dec 2024
Mon Dec 2 Rehearsal all choirs – schedule adjusted for Mass choir rehearsal repertoire
Fri Dec 6 Dress Rehearsal – 5:30 – 7:00 pm Allegretto
5:30 – 7:30 pm Youth Singers
5:30 – 8:30 pm Chamber Ensemble
Sat Dec 7 Sounds of the Season Concert All choirs
Call time for concert 1:30 pm. Wardobe: Formal
Dec 9 YS & CE only – Optional – For Lessons and Carols Service Dec 15
Sun Dec 15 Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: Rehearsal with string quartet 3:30 – 5 pm
Service: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Historic Leith Church; Wardrobe- Formal
Christmas break – Dec 16/24 – Jan 12th/25 All Choirs & Staff
SPRING 2025
2nd Term Spring Registration Jan 6 – 31
Jan Rehearsals: Jan 13, 20, 27
Feb Rehearsals: Feb 3, 10, 24
March Rehearsals: Mar 2, 9, 23 30
April Rehearsals: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28
May Rehearsals: May 5: note Schedule will be adjusted for Mass choir rehearsal repertoire
Concert Dress Rehearsal: Fri May 9th 5:30 pm All choirs
Voices of Spring Concert: Sat May 10th 2:30 pm Call time 1:30 pm
Special Events to Remember:
1st Rehearsal & Bring a Friend Night Jan 13th
Parent Info Night Term 2: Jan 27th 6:30 PM – Upstairs Lounge
Spring Camp Sat Feb 8 (YS & CE am and pm; Allegretto pm only): St. Andrews Church
Sat March 15 , Attack Anthem & Game All choirs 7 pm, Call time 6:15 pm Bayshore Community Centre
Spring Fundraiser – TBA
Kiwanis Music Festival – mid April
Awards Night and Year End Celebration June 2 , 7 pm (library and wardrobe return) – Chapel St. As
EB registration 2025-26 June 2 – July 31