Category: Past Season

Since its inception, the Georgetown Bach Chorale has offered very innovative programming that is somewhat less traditional and presented in very distinctive ways. These musical presentations are not only observed through the music itself, but in the manner and locales in which the concerts take place.

The season begins with choristers stretching their wings, expanding themselves in dramatic roles in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. This year the Chorale’s period rendition of Handel’s Messiah will be taken on tour to the Town of Goderich, the City of Brampton, and once again to the wonderful architecture of St Elias Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Producing a concert series requires the efforts of many creative artists and support personnel. Christmas at the house would not be complete without the decorating wizardry of Robert Hurst and the culinary wonder of Yvonne Oldaker.

It is a great pleasure to collaborate with friend of the Chorale, cellist Mary Katherine Finch, who has performed with us in various contexts since the GBC’s series began. Guest pianist, Matthew Pope, who will demonstrate his piano prowess in the music of Brahms and Chopin, is a student in Piano Performance at the University of Western Ontario. It is a teacher’s greatest reward to see one’s protégé following in his footsteps.

We look forward to sharing with you our wonderful season of music.

Ron Greidanus

Since its inception in 2000, The Georgetown Bach Chorale has been enthralling audiences in the Halton Hills area with outstanding choral concerts. The Chorale consists of approximately 20 singers devoted largely to the performance of Baroque music.

We are committed to musical excellence and are recognized by many acclaimed musicians as a very discerning group with outstanding authentic sound.

In October the Chorale again departs from its usual style to offer a jazz/pop concert accompanied by a beautifully prepared and served multi-course dinner.

November brings four performances of Handel’s Messiah for which this chorale is now well known.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without house concerts offering delicious food, opulent decorations, and of course, historic seasonal music.

Winter and spring bring a piano recital with hearty soups to follow; an a cappella presentation at the Croatian Church; and Mozart’s Requiem for our second appearance at the new Holy Cross Church.

Ron Greidanus

Now in its 12^th Season, the Georgetown Bach Chorale (GBC), under the direction of Ron Greidanus has become a highly focused organization offering polished performances that are driven with energy and of a quality that rivals that of many international performing ensembles. The GBC takes an historical approach to vocal sound production, interpretive nuance and instrumentation, and holds its concerts in venues that help bring out the drama and sublimity of the music.

Every year, the GBC strives to create a musical menu that will entice audiences to come back to hear more of our music. For the 2010-11 season, we have selected and combined some past favorites, some pieces new to our repertoire, some baroque, some 19^th century, even some Jazz to create a series of fresh and exciting concerts.

The Season will start with the return of our “Dinner & Music” event, offering a wonderful gourmet dinner accompanied this year by “jazzy” music.

The Season will conclude with the great Mass in b minor by J.S. Bach. We are very proud to be performing this masterpiece at the new Holy Cross Church.

Also on the Season’s menu will be music by Vivaldi, Charpentier, and Bruckner among others, and, of course, our traditional in-house Christmas concert.

The electrifying violinist Edwin Huizinga will be joining us for our in-house chamber music concert. Last year Edwin gave a thrilling performance of Vivaldi’s “Summer” at our “All Vivaldi” concert, and the February concert promises to be just as memorable.

So please, make plans to come and celebrate a year of music-making at its finest.

Ron Greidanus

Under the direction of Ron Greidanus, and conducted by him from the harpsichord, the Georgetown Bach Chorale offers a unique combination of choral, orchestral and solo works in a variety of settings. The group specializes in Baroque repertoire, performed with musicians playing period instruments but also explores music from other eras.

The 2009-2010 season offers five concerts. Two are held in a private home.

In anticipation of a trip to Austria in the winter of 2010 to perform Handel’s Messiah for audiences there the season includes two exciting and innovative fundraising events.

The Chorale embarks on its new season by hosting its first fundraiser event in October. The evening will combine a gourmet meal with marvelous music where guests will be both served and entertained by members of the choir.

The season continues with performances of Handel’s Messiah in the beautiful, byzantine-style St. Elias Ukranian Church in Brampton. The ever popular Christmas concert combines traditional music with readings that evoke the spirit of the season followed by a lavish reception – all in a beautifully decorated home. The choir returns to the Croatian Church in Norval, utilizing its impressive acoustics to sing music composed for performance in the ancient cathedrals of Europe. Beethoven and Chopin’s compositions are featured in the March Chamber Music concert and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will be the highlight of the April concert.

To end the season in style, the second fundraiser event will be held in May. An exciting live auction of concerto movements will determine the program of the evening. Two fearless and accomplished pianists, Ron Greidanus and Kathryn Tremills will perform the winning bids from memory.

We look forward to having you join us!

The Chorale will repeat two concerts (Handel’s Messiah and Ecclesiastic Compositions) as part of the Caledon Concert Series in Caledon East.