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On Sat May 26, Common Thread Community Chorus raises the choral rafters for its annual fundraising bash!!
With their diverse and meaningful repertoire, Common Thread aims to change the world one song at a time — and have fun doing it!
Common Thread sings folk/roots music reflecting the languages and cultures of Toronto and the country as a whole. The 70-voice secular choir is for anyone who believes that social justice and community can be built through the universal language of music!
Each year in its busy, 13-year history, Common Thread puts on terrific benefit concerts for others, from which all proceeds are donated to non-profit organizations who strive to make this city, province and country a better home for all.
Such invaluable NGOs and non-profits that have been recipients of these events include Amnesty International, L’Arche, Cecil Community Centre, Grandmothers to Grandmothers (Stephen Lewis Foundation), Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union, LabourLink, Pathways to Education (Regent Park), Sistering, the War Resisters Support Campaign, and many more!
In order to ensure Common Thread can continue this critical work, every year they hold one concert for themselves with fabulous raffle prizes to boot!
The concert repertoire will reflect the title of the show "The Canadian Songbook" and features songs from English- and French-Canadian artists such as Stan Rogers, David Francey, Felix LeClerc and Gilles Vigneault, First Nations/Indigenous- inspired songs (Vichten, Free Spirit), along with other gems of the Canadian folk music tradition.
This year’s exhilarating event presents Anne Lederman and Ian Bell, two extraordinary musicians who have entertained audiences since the 70s! Anne sings and plays fiddle, piano, mandolin, bones, jaw harp and her feet! Ian sings and plays guitar, button accordion, small pipes, and harmonica. They will be joining Common Thread for an evening of foot-stomping and heart-warming music!
Come join Common Thread in merry music-making, and help make your world a much better… and more harmonious place!
WHAT: Common Thread Community Chorus Fundraising Concert!
featuring ‘The Canadian Songbook’ – special guests Ian Bell & Anne Lederman
WHY: To continue financial support for NGOs and Non-Profits & their social justice initiatives
Changing The World… One Song At A Time!
WHERE: St. Simon's Church, 525 Bloor St E (at Sherbourne), Toronto
(Wheelchair Accessible, Braille programs, Hearing Assistive Devices provided)
WHEN: Saturday, May 26
Matinee 1:30pm
Evening 7:30pm
TIX/EVENT INFO: $20 Adults
$15 Seniors & Students
Children under 10 FREE
PWYC at the door
Group rates and advanced tickets: info@commonthreadchorus.ca 416-410-5022
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