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The CAMMAC Ottawa Valley chorus will perform their annual choir concert amid the stunning cathedral setting of St. John Chrysostom Church in Arnprior, on Sunday, September 7 at 3.00 p.m.

CAMMAC (Canadian Amateur Musicians / Musiciens Amateurs du Canada) draws choristers for a summer choir from up and down the Ottawa Valley, including Westmeath, Pembroke, Cobden, Almonte, Pakenham, Carleton Place, Arnprior, Renfrew, Braeside and Sand Point, as well as Ottawa-Gatineau.

We’re thrilled that Artistic Director Lisa Webber – founder of the Arnprior Community Choir and Two Rivers Musical Productions – returns once again as conductor for this special performance.

The main piece, “Magnificat” by JS Bach, one of the greatest choral works ever written, will be accompanied by a full professional orchestra. The choir will be joined by four highly talented professional soloists with local connections: Kathleen Radke, soprano; Danielle Vaillancourt, alto; Philip Klaassen, tenor; and Mark Wilkinson, bass.

The second part of the program, on the theme of “Reverie,” begins with the tender phrases of an exquisite piece written for the funeral of HM the Queen Mother. This theme continues with a lullaby by Arnesen, an ode to joy by Gjeilo, and the soothing Psalm 23 by Goodall, better known as the theme from "The Vicar of Dibley."

Talented and versatile keyboardist Ian Guenette, Music Director and Organist at St James Anglican Church, Carleton Place, will play solos on both the organ and grand piano. The concert will end with a glorious hymn for our Ottawa Valley harvest season by Canadian composer Healey Willan, accompanied by the orchestra and trumpet descant!

Doors open at 2.30 p.m. Tickets are available now from White Pine Books in Arnprior (cash only) or at the door. Adults $30, students $10, children 12 and under free.

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