In the news . . .

Also posted in a local Guelph newspaper in the Letter to the Editor column ...

AN EVENING RAINBOW ... Saturday January 28th, 2006 a rainbow appeared splendid in all its colors celebrating an event that occurred at Harcourt United Church on Dean Avenue in Guelph. The event was the SOLD OUT Spring Concert of the Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo / Wellington. The event with over 500 people in attendance was the largest crowd ever at the church. The first half was of lighter fair culminating in a chorus of New York New York where the choir is headed this February to perform at Carnegie Hall. The second half was a dress rehearsal of the Carnegie Hall Performance of the AIDS Requiem, "When We No Longer Touch". The entire performance was remarkable considering most the choir is made up of singers from the community who all have regular full time jobs. The accompanying four soloists and musicians helped bring the work to life. The recital ended with a rousing 15 minute standing ovation. I cannot say enough about the evening and the dedication of the choir as they have performed at numerous benefits throughout the community as well. Most of the members reside in the Guelph, Kitchener and surrounding areas. Some come every week from as far as Mt. Forest and London to participate in song. Kudos to the board of directors and artistic director, Robert Miller for all their hard work. You have indeed outdone yourselves and should be very PROUD. Who says we have to go to Toronto to have the opportunity to listen to Carnegie Hall caliber music? Good luck on your trip to Carnegie Hall in NYC. BREAK A LEG. (Sumitted by A.O'Ball)

Recent article from Snap Guelph (available at local supermarkets)

This was posted in the March 2006 issue of SNAP GUELPH ... choir members Jan, Diane and Maryann along with artistic director, Bob Miller ... again we make the news ... it never ends ... fame and fortune ...

THE ART OF SCARF TYING ... SOHO STYLE ...




Christine Brad's friend discovered this NYC (SoHo) style when she purchased a new scarf while shopping in NYC ... and then after that everyone we saw ... both men and women were sporting this fashion look ... funny how you don't notice the little things until someone points it out ... basically you make a loop with the scarf and pull the ends through the loop ... this allows you to adjust the tightness around your neck accordingly ... to suit the weather ...

NEW YORK LADIES ...




Judy - Brenda - Moe - Jane

"The NY Ladies"

FEAR OF HEIGHTS . . . NOT ANY MORE ...
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ... HERE I COME!

As far as my trip went ... WOW... not only was the evening on the Carnegie Hall stage something to remember but the sites, sounds and spirit of New York were fantastic. It was a chance for me to get to know the folks in the chorus better and enjoy their company. One of the higlights was a trip up the Empire State building. Now one may say of course it was because of the wonderful view at the top...yes that is true but for me it was getting over my fear of heights. I'd like to thank Judy, Brenda and Moe for their support in that area....could not have done it without them. In fact one of the photo's is of the four of us up there.....whew I made it. The trip to the Metropolitan Museum ----well so much to see in a limited time frame but what I did view was breath taking.

- Jane Keller.

And of course the museums . . .

CHORUS GROUP PHOTOS ... past and present ...

SOME OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS . . .



Carnegie Hall, NYC



Guelph Arts



Turtle Creek Chorale





GALA



River Run Centre, Guelph



Guelph Pride



Mid America Productions

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS ....

The trip to NYC would have not been possible if we did not have the support of our many sponsors ... who have donated items for the silent auctions held at everyone of our concerts ... some of them are listed here ... please support them as they support us ...


Paul Curzon ... for all your real estate needs ... www.extremehomes.ca



Pat Shaniawski Jewelry


Specializing in custom at home jewelry parties ... unique sterling jewelry at affordable prices ...



House Hounds ... Brenda and Judy ... anything that needs doing around your house these two gals can handle it with ease ... from top to bottom ... inside and outside ... give them a call ...


Kevin Karges, Guelph Territory Manager - Wrigley's Canada

Dancin' with the DJ - Tami Burns

City of Guelph



John and Barbara Buttars



Harcourt Memorial United Church (an affirming community of worship)


Bruce Hare (Web Design)


Guelph Arts Council



Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation

A SPECIAL SURPRIZE MEMORY ... I had left Bill back at home in Toronto. This picture was taken just minutes after Bill surprised me by showing up in the lobby - he said he couldn't miss seeing me on the stage of Carnegie Hall! If you look closely, you'll see my eyes are red - I was shedding a lot of tears of happiness. Talk about a romantic moment.......he is really something!! ( I was completely surprised, but it seems that most of the chorus knew Bill was going to surprise me and they all managed to keep it quiet!)Jon.

NEW YORK CITY ... so much to see and so little time ...