— from Sharon Abreu —
The new Orcas Peace Chorus will have its first gathering on Monday, Sept. 24 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 242 Main Street in Eastsound!
Led by Orcas Island residents and musicians Michael Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu, the chorus will sing songs from around the world that express and envision peace and help people feel more peaceful in themselves.
Abreu says, “We’ll do songs to buoy us up and give us hope, songs of longing, and songs that are just fun.”
The Orcas Peace Chorus is an all-inclusive, non-audition community choir. All voices are welcome. No singing experience is required.
Hurwicz says, “We’ll come together to sing in harmony for personal, local and global transformation. We’ll sing to open our hearts, re-enchant our spirits, and connect with each other.”
There will be a free introductory session on Monday, September 24th from 7:00-9:00 pm for people to experience some of the songs and singing together, and see if this is for them.
After that, the group will meet six more times at the Emmanuel Parish Hall from 7:00-9:00 pm on the following dates:
Three Thursdays: Oct. 4 and 11, and Nov. 8
Three Mondays: Oct. 15, 22 and 29
On Sunday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day/Armistice Day) from 3:00-5:00 pm, the group will share some songs with the community.
There is a suggested donation of $50 to $100 for all seven sessions. Give as you are able. Scholarships are available.
Hurwicz and Abreu are graduates of the Community Choir Leadership Training which takes place each year in Victoria, B.C.
For more information, contact Michael Hurwicz or Sharon Abreu at (360) 376-5773 or orcaspeacechorus@gmail.com. Also see: https://www.orcaspeacechorus.org
Thanks for publishing this, Orcas Issues! Come sing with us, everybody!