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Meet our choir / Voici notre chorale

Dedication. Love of music. Passion. Community. 

Dévouement. Amour de la musique. Passion. Communauté.

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This is what we are all about - We rehearse every week, sharing our passion for music, all together in a warm and humorous atmosphere / C’est ce que nous sommes - Nous répétons chaque semaine, partageant notre passion pour la musique, tous ensemble dans une atmosphère chaleureuse et humoristique

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Founder and pianist

John Barr

I enjoy playing the piano with the Community Singers! What a great bunch of people!

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Founder and ChoirMaster

Laura Kerr Barr

“The Community Singers bring music, life, laughter, joy, and connection to our community into our home. Sharing ideas and creating fun ways to enjoy the act of singing with a feeling of teamwork and purpose."

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Soprano

Monique Bonneau

  " Singing with friends in this choir has brought me joy and personal fulfilment, we are a team and we have so much fun.  I am so grateful to be part of it. "

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Soprano

Linda Carey

 "From the Community Choir to the Community Singers and everything in between, this venture is part of 30 years of friendship and an ever intertwining of our individual musical journeys. "

 

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Soprano

France Lepitre

"Faire partie d'une chorale aussi fabuleuse, me permet de chanter l'amour de la musique avec des personnes de coeur. Une experience riche en emotions qui me donne des ailes..."

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Soprano

Jane Howe

  " For me, the choir is community and connection... a time to unite our voices in harmony.  What a joy! "

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Soprano

Josée Bouchard

  “I look forward to meet with that group of amazing people every week to produce some beautiful sounds that just bring joy and happiness in my life. And we can share it with the community which is awesome!”

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Soprano

Claude Lainesse

'' À travers les harmonies, quand chaque voix unique se retrouve au diapason, la magie s'installe. Chanter avec un groupe comme les Chanteurs Communautaires est une expérience précieuse qui est possible grâce à l'excellente direction et joie de vivre de Laura et John Barr.''

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Alto

Pauline Lavigne

" Nothing compares to singing in harmony with my choral family, The Community Singers."

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Alto

Lorraine Bonneau

 " Joining this group of singers was a stroke of good luck for me. What a wonderful feeling when we get together to sing.  Chanter avec ce merveilleux groupe est pour moi, un cadeau du ciel! 

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Ginette Bouchard

 " La chorale est pour moi quelque chose de précieux. C'est une injection hebdomadaire de bonheur, entourée de gens chaleureux ".

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Alto

Elizabeth Frazer

 " What a privilege it is to sing with such talented  choristers and directors Laura and John Barr. Singing in this choir reminds me that friendship and music can make such a positive difference in our lives. It certainly does in mine!"

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Alto

Janet Rick

  " Inevitably I leave the choir with a big smile on my face and a feeling of accomplishment.  What a joy to be part of this group of singers!  Thank you John and Laura!

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Alto

Darleen Bell

  "  Songs bring a voice to feelings that may not be expressed any other way.  Spending time singing in this choir is the best thing for my soul and with the incredible leadership of John and Laura it never feels like you can't sing a song, because you can.. Just sing!

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Alto

Jessica Brown

  " This group is full of all the great things in life-laughter, music, friendship. I would carry around in my pocket the good-feeling from spending this much time singing with these people and just spread it around as I walk, leaving bits of music everywhere I go. We hope you enjoy!

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Alto

Amy Brown

  "  Songs bring a voice to feelings that may not be expressed any other way.  Spending time singing in this choir is the best thing for my soul and with the incredible leadership of John and Laura it never feels like you can't sing a song, because you can.. Just sing!

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Tenor

Ronald Poulin

  " Je croyais que chanter était facile avant de faire parti de cette chorale dirigée par deux professeurs de musique retraités, mais je réalise que l'effort est compensé par l'amitié retrouvée. "

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Tenor

Donald O'Hara

  "Chanter est ma façon de faire du bien autour de moi, je trouve ça libérateur !

For me, singing is my way to spread good around, I find it liberating! "

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Bass

Yvon Geoffroy

 " Le chant me transporte au delà des soucis du quotidien... and I love the people I sing with!.."

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Tenor

Robert Ossington

 "I've been singing all my life and when time permits, I enjoy joining voices with this wonderful choir.  Community is what it's all about, and this choir is a perfect example!"

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