Sing for Cedar & Salmon

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Saturday, June 10th, 2017
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

When we join diverse voices in song, we build a strong community and a better world.

Come hear it for yourself on June 10th when the Lila Music Community Choir hosts an afternoon of song in support of the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre in Cowichan Bay. The concert will be held at the Duncan United Church at 246 Ingram Street from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Food tables open at 11:45 am for lunch and treats.

The concert is $15 for adults, and free for children 12 and under. Get your tickets from Ten Old Books, the Lila Music Centre, or online at eventbrite.ca.

Headlining the event will be Our special guests Coastline a string ensemble comprised of BC's top young musicians ranging from ages 14-21 coached and mentored by internationally acclaimed fiddler, led by Juno winner, Ivonne Hernandez. The choir will also be joined by local singer , Genevieve Charbonneau, recent winner of the BC song writing contest; Paul Ruszel and his trio; and Corbin Keep, the Wild Cellist.

The Lila Music Community Choir (joythroughmusic.com) is a safe and nurturing environment where people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and religious dedication come together through the simple joy of music. Directed by the exuberant and playful Cari Burdett, the choir is part of the worldwide Ubuntu Choirs Network, a collective of conductors and singers who believe that lifting our voices in song is an essential human birthright. Cari will lead the choir in performing songs from around the world, as well as one of her new original compositions.

The Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre is a project of the Cowichan Land Trust, a non-profit society that helps people understand and protect nature. Proceeds from the concert will go towards providing experiential learning opportunities for children on the shores of the estuary. Find out more about the Nature Centre by visiting their website at cowichanestuary.ca.