On Aug. 31, an overflowing house at 100 Mile United Church Hall enjoyed local singing talent in a concert that ended a week of workshops and study with emerging professional singer Michaela Dickey.
Nicole Weir, 100 Mile area mom, business worker, drama director, singer and member of the local Performing Arts Society, produced this music workshop. She also demonstrated her vocal talents during the concert.
Dickey, who comes from 100 Mile House, has been studying voice and music in various cities in eastern Canada, performed selections along with the young workshop participants from the 100 Mile area.
The audience was clearly visible and audible in its wish to show support and appreciation to all involved in this concert, which was a culmination of a week-long summer workshop for young singers in the community. This event was produced with much moral and financial support from businesses, individuals and societies in 100 Mile House.
The concert included selections of a diverse nature, which were organized to delight the audience. Opera, oratorio, and concert favourites were balanced with pop and folk material that was selected to satisfy all kinds of tastes.
The inclusion of Weir and Dickey was an excellent idea to round out the concert, which featured seven youthful singers in our area. Prodigious accompanying for all performers was ably provided by local pianist Pat Friesen.
100 Mile House area residents take pride in their youthful talent. The performers must have been excited and challenged with the positive and heart-warming audience response.
We look forward to the concert after next year’s summer workshop, building on this year’s successful inaugural camp.
We also hope to hear male voices in the future, to show that singing and music have no gender restrictions.
Moms and dads please encourage your boys to sing – they need it.