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Don't Miss This!
Woodstock Fanshawe Singers is excited to announce the 2010 edition of the Kaleid Choral Festival – a Kaleidoscope of Voices. To celebrate our 5th anniversary, we are looking forward to the return of RAJATON – the Finnish a cappella sensation – who thrilled us in both our inaugural and second years! Feel free to check them out at www.rajaton.net or CLICK HERE. .
For three magnificent days, choirs from across Ontario will come together to showcase the offerings of their ensembles. Building on the momentum and format of four previous Kaleid Festivals, Kaleid 2010 will feature guest artists RAJATON and guest clinician Jennifer Moir.
This three day Choral Music Festival will be held May 6-8 in London and Woodstock. It will provide an unparalleled opportunity to hear some of the finest choral talent that Ontario can provide. Each night of the festival is unique and different, highlighting a variety of incredible singing talent and choral music. This ranges from the exuberant joy of our Youth Music Projects to the musical sophistication of our adult choirs, and finally will culminate with the masterful vocal offerings of our world renowned guest artists RAJATON
Guest Artists - Rajaton!
RAJATON is one of the finest and most exciting a cappella groups in the world today. The Finnish word Rajaton translates as "boundless" – and that is exactly the right word to describe their approach to music.
For many of us, our first exposure to RAJATON was at the inaugural Kaleid Choral Festival in 2005, and an even more stunning appearance at the second Kaleid Festival one year later. Most of us had never before heard the human voice so beautifully presented. We were profoundly touched as we experienced the beauty of their music, their passion for singing, and their reverence for the magnificence of the human voice. They truly made hundreds of new friends as they shared their infectious enthusiasm, their love for music, and their charming personalities in the associated workshops.
They are accompanied by no instruments, but they do more than merely sing. They employ their voices to provide a sometimes rhythmic and sometimes ethereal and haunting atmosphere to support their beautifully harmonic and complex singing. We were absolutely astonished by the way in which their superb blend of sound was able to reach deeply into our very souls. We departed the festival with a heightened sense of elation and euphoria, but were also infused with a certain peace and serenity and a feeling that somehow, for a fleeting moment in time, we had joined together in community, bonded by our music and our friendship.
Concert Schedule
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - RAJATON UNPLUGGED!
An intimate evening with RAJATON at the Guthrie Barn. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and hear one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles up close and personal!
NOTE: Attendance will be limited to 100!
Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm - London Showcase Concert
• London Youth Music Project (performed by a mass choir of 500 singers)
• Hamilton Children's Choir (Internationally renowned and 2009 winners of the World Choral Competition)
• The Shades
• Imbiana Children's Choir
• All City Choir
• St. Thomas Youth Choir
• grace wandering
• A cameo appearance by RAJATON
Location: Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School, 125 Sherwood Forest Sq., London, Ontario
Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm - Woodstock Showcase Concert
• Oxford and Beyond Youth Music Project (performed by a mass choir of 500 singers)
• Hamilton Children's Choir (Internationally renowned 2009 winners of the World Choral Singing Competition)
• Kaleid's Oxford Honour Choir
• Cawthra Park Chamber Choir
• Unionville High School Jazz Choir
• Oriana Singers
• La Jeunesse
• A cameo appearance by RAJATON
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, Riddell & Hunter Streets, Woodstock,, Ontario
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Evening Gala Concert
• Mass Choir Project (performed by a mass choir of 450 singers)
• Hamilton Children's Choir (Internationally renowned 2009 winners of the World Choral Singing Competition)
• Woodstock Fanshawe Singers
• A Full Concert Program by RAJATON
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, Riddell & Hunter Streets, Woodstock,, Ontario
Ticket Information
• Wednesday, May 5 - Rajaton Unplugged: at the Guthrie barn $100. Only 100 tickets will be sold!
(Includes a $50 Income Tax Receipt)
• Thursday, May 6 - London Showcase Concert: Adults: $20 - Students: $5 - VIP Tickets: $40
(Note: VIP tickets offer preferred seating and a poster autographed by RAJATON)
• Friday, May 7 - Woodstock Showcase Concert: Adults: $15 - Students: $5 - VIP Tickets: $30
(Note: VIP tickets offer preferred seating and a poster autographed by RAJATON)
• Saturday, May 8 - Woodstock Gala Concert: Adults $20 - Students $10 - VIP Tickets: $40
(Note: VIP tickets offer preferred seating and a poster autographed by RAJATON)
Ticket Outlets
In Woodstock: Merrifield Book Shop and Mostly Roses
In London: L'atelier Grigorian
For tickets, VIP tickets and ticket information, please call 519-537-7175
For further information or questions, call 519-537-6946
Workshop Information
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Daytime - London Youth Music Project
London Youth Music Project is an all day workshop starting at 9:30 am at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario. Participants will work with clinicians Jennifer Moir, Hamilton Children’s Choir’s Zimfira Poloz and guest artists RAJATON. The London Youth Project will perform as a mass choir at the evening Showcase Concert. Teachers interested in more information may e-mail the London Youth Music Project manager at kaleidchoralfestival@yahoo.ca.
Friday, May 7, 2010 - Daytime - Oxford and Beyond Youth Music Project
Oxford and Beyond Youth Music Project is an all day workshop starting at 9:30 am, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Riddell & Hunter Streets, Woodstock. Participants will work with clinicians Jennifer Moir, Hamilton Children’s Choir’s Zimfira Poloz and guest artists RAJATON, and will perform in the evening Showcase Concert. Teachers interested in more information may e-mail the Oxford and Beyond Youth Music Project manager at kaleidchoralfestival@yahoo.ca.
Saturday, May 8, 2010 - Daytime - Mass Choir Project
Kaleid 2010's Mass Choir Project will feature a day-long workshop with clinician Jennifer Moir, Kaleid 2010 Artistic Director, and guest artists RAJATON. This is a time where experienced choral enthusiasts can join the festivities on an individual basis! This is your chance to experience the joy of choral singing in one action-packed weekend of song! It will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Riddell & Hunter Streets, Woodstock, Ont.
Registration fees are $75 for adults and $50 for students (add $10 after February 15, 2010). Please find registration form below. Contact MCP Manager at kaleidchoralfestival@yahoo.ca.
Sing with Rajaton!
Again, individuals are being offered the opportunity to be a part of the Mass Choir Project (MCP), taking part in workshops on Saturday, May 8 in Woodstock with our artistic director Jennifer Moir and RAJATON! Registration in the MCP includes: a music package; participation in the Saturday workshops; a brown bag lunch; participation in the Saturday evening performance by the MCP; and a seat for the Saturday evening performance by RAJATON.
Fees are an excellent value at $75 for adults and $50 for students if registration is postmarked by February 15, 2010. After that date, fees will increase by $10. We are again limited in the number of individual participants who can be accommodated in the Mass Choir Project so mail in your registration form and payment quickly as they will be accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis. Payment must accompany the form in order to secure your spot. Once your registration has been received, an information package including your music will be sent to you in plenty of time for you to learn the music.
If you are aware of others who would enjoy this experience, please pass this information along to them.
As anyone who was involved in the first four versions of the Kaleid Mass Choir Project knows, this is an event you don't want to miss. For many of us who participated earlier workshops with RAJATON, it was the most profound musical experience of our lives, as we experienced the beauty of their music, their passion for singing, and their reverence for the magnificence of the human voice. The opportunity to work and sing with RAJATON is a priceless experience. Remember to mail your registration and money early. We look forward to hearing from you.
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If you are interested in just auditing any
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Individual Participation
Individuals may take part in the Mass Choir Project (MCP) which includes the Saturday workshops with Artistic Director Jennifer Moir and RAJATON!
The MCP registration includes a music package; the Saturday workshops; a brown bag lunch; participation in the Saturday evening MCP performance; and a seat for the Saturday evening performance by RAJATON
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Showcase Choirs
Choirs from across Ontario will come together to showcase their ensembles.
Choirs registered in GROUP B or D will take part in the Mass Choir Project. This includes the Saturday workshop with RAJATON; a brown bag lunch; participation in the Saturday evening MCP performance; and a seat for the Saturday evening performance by RAJATON
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Youth Music Projects
Youth from across Ontario have a unique chance to take part in our Youth Music Projects, led by Artistic Director Jennifer Moir, Hamilton Children’s Choir’s Zimfira Poloz and our guest artists, RAJATON.
They will then jointly perform an evening concert with our dynamic guest artists, RAJATON. This concert will also feature showcase programs by several choirs and a bonus performance by RAJATON.
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