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CHAMBER CHOIR

About Lyrica
Founded in 2000 by the late
Natalyia Gurin and directed since
2005 by Steve Winfield, Lyrica
Chamber Choir of Barrie strives
to present eclectic and evocative
programs of excellent choral
chamber music. The 28 singers of
Lyrica demonstrate a strong desire
to present artistically varied choral
programs with a high degree of
musicianship to the community
of Barrie and surrounding
area. Recent highlights include
performances of Faures Requiem,
Finzis In Terra Pax and VaughnWilliams Fantasia on Christmas
Carols. Professional soloists and
instrumental musicians regularly
join Lyrica for performances.
Our regular accompanist, Brent
Mayhew, enhances the choirs
performances with extraordinary
skill and sensitivity.

Contact Us
Lyrica Chamber Choir
c/o 58 Dundonald St.
Barrie, Ontario L 4M 3T1

A CANADIAN NOEL
Steve Winfield

A R TIS TIC DIR EC TOR/CONDUC TOR

Steve Winfield graduated with

a Bachelor of Music, majoring
in piano and choral conducting,
from the University of Toronto in
1980 and a Bachelor of Education
in 1982. He taught at Banting
Memorial High School in A lliston
for five years and taught at Eastview
Secondary School in Barrie from
1987 until his retirement in 2012.
Steve has instilled a love of choral
music in the hearts of countless
students who have been part of the
award winning Eastview Concert
Choir. In 2005, Steve was appointed
artistic director/conductor of the
Lyrica Chamber Choir of Barrie,
which produces a three concert
choral series in Barrie. In 2011,
Steve was nominated for two Barrie
A rts Awards, for Excellence In
The A rts and Contribution To The
Community. Steves active listening
workbook based on Canadian
compositions, Flap Your Ears, is
used in classrooms across Ontario.

CHORALFEST 2016

NORDIC IMPRESSIONS

705 -722-0271

steve.winfield@sympatico.ca

15/16 CONCER T SE A S ON

A Canadian Noel

Nordic Impressions

Saturday December 5, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Burton Avenue United Church
37 Burton Avenue, Barrie

Saturday May 28, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Burton Avenue United Church
37 Burton Avenue, Barrie

ORDER FORM 2015-2016

SUBSCRIBE TO ALL 3
CONCERTS AND SAVE!
Adult

________ x $45.00 = $_________

Students/Senior ________ x $36.00 = $_________

Lyrica Chamber Choir presents A Canadian

Noel featuring beautiful songs and carols
celebrating the Christmas season. The
program will include compositions and
arrangements by Canadian composers
including: Jeff Enns, Eleanor Daley, Derek
Holman, Mark Sirrett, Healey Willan and
Dianne Loomer.

The final concert of the 16th season will

feature choral works by Scandinavian
composers including Ola Gjeilos stunning
sequel to Dark Night of the Soul. Luminous
Night of the Soul featuring string quartet and
piano will thrill the audience with lush, warm,
symphonic sounding music heightening the
poetry of St. John of the Cross and Charles
Anthony Silvestri. Other works by Erik
Esenvalds including The Heavens Flock and
The Earthly Rose will stir the soul.

INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS
A Canadian Noel

Saturday December 5, 2015

Adult

________ x $17.00 = $_________

Students/Senior ________ x $14.00 = $_________

Choralfest 2016

Saturday April 2, 2016

Adult

________ x $17.00 = $_________

Students/Senior ________ x $14.00 = $_________

Nordic Impressions

Saturday May 28, 2016

Choralfest 2016
Saturday April 2, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
W. A. Fisher Auditorium
The City of Barrie together with Lyrica
Chamber Choir, Bravado!, King Edward
Choir, Huronia Symphony and guest
soloists present Carmen: In Concert.
This performance will be conducted by
Oliver Balaburski and will unite over 200
musicians in a celebration of George Bizets
1875 masterpiece, Carmen. Bizet drew on
his exploration of authentic Spanish folk
music for inspiration of pieces including the
Toreador Song, Habanera, and Les voice
la quadrille.

BENEFACTOR PROGR AM

Adult

Become a Lyrica Benefactor and be instrumental

in continuing to bring classical vocal music
to our community. Each benefactor level will
receive a tax receipt for the full amount of the
donation plus the following benefits:

Total Ticket Sales $_________

Benefactor Amount $_________

Total Amount $_________

BRONZE MEMBERSHIP
$ 50 to $ 99
Acknowledgement in concert programs
Early ticket sale notification
SILV ER MEMBERSHIP
$100 to $ 249
Bronze benefits plus:
Two free tickets to Lyrica concert of your choice
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
$ 250 to $499
Bronze benefits plus:
Two free tickets to each Lyrica concert
PL ATINUM MEMBERSHIP $ 500 to $1,000
Bronze benefits plus:
Framed certificate of appreciation
Four free concert tickets for each concert

________ x $17.00 = $_________

Students/Seniors_________ x $14.00 = $_________

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City________________ Prov._____ P.C._________
Phone ( _______ )___________________________
Email_____________________________________
Please make cheques payable to:
Lyrica Chamber Choir
Detach and mail this form with full payment to:
Lyrica Chamber Choir
c/o 58 Dundonald Street
Barrie, Ontario L4M 3T1
For more information call : 705-722-0271
Email: steve.winfield@sympatico.ca
Visit us at our website
www.lyricachoir.ca