Thursday, August 31, 2023

Back to the Music September 17, 2023

 We are back!  Practices start September 17, 2 p.m.

St. James Annex, 231 Thames St. S. Ingersoll, ON

Put these dates in your calendar. 

September 17

October 1, 15, 29

November 12, 26

December 10


If you love to sing, come and join us.  

'Sometimes you just have to shut the world out,          close your eyes and turn up the music!'

Monday, November 14, 2022

Christmas Time

 We have been practising at Knox United, spread out being safe.  If everything is still safe we will sing at Cambrocourt for the first time in 3 years.  We will probably wear masks although we are singing in the hall not the low ceiling room we usually use. 

Then, we will stop until probably February when it isn't as dark at night and hopefully the worst of the viruses are waning.  

We love the Christmas words to our beloved Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen and will learn them for next year.  May your Christmas season by healthy, happy and full of your favourite songs. 



Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Back to the Future

 Hi Everyone.  My oh my what a long time it has been since we posted.  Sadly, during this time 3 of our members have died.  We will miss our wonderful John Hollis and his lovely English accent and fun quips.  Carmen Holbrough was a joy to have in our choir.  Singing was his last language and his eyes twinkled and he sang with fervor when the song was one of "his".  John Hinchcliffe died very suddenly and boy will we miss his fine bass. They each brought such joy to their singing and will be missed greatly. 

Our accompanist Kristy, lost her brother BJ, to an unexpected accident.  I knew BJ from my teaching days and he was always a big supporter of everything Kristy did.  He leaves a big space. 

ETS will sing again August 8 outside and spaced.  It won't be quite the social affair we usually have but it will be our first time in a year and a half.  It was suggested that we sing Fare Thee Well Love in memory of our friends who won't be joining us.  This video won't play from our blog post so hit the little button on the bottom left corner to go to YouTube and play the Mendlessohn Choir Fare Thee Well Love.



Sunday, August 23, 2020

Wonderful Day Whatever - Quarantine Challenge 2020

Okay now put on your favourite song and boogie.  This daughter and dad with a cameo from the mum is such fun.  I love dad's entrance.  They are rockin' it.  Even if you are just shadow dancing, do it!!!  Your kitchen can be your stage too.  What a great smile maker.  

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Musical Monday - 22 Musicals In 12 Minutes w/ Lin Manuel Miranda & Emily Blunt

Make sure you have the 12 minutes to sit and watch this fun mash of popular musicals.  It ends with Mamma Mia.  The costume changes are quite brilliant and even though they use some lighting for scenes, the use of props is really well done.  These 3 are consummate actors and singers.  They are having such fun you will too.  You can see the chemistry and respect they have for each other and at the end, they celebrate making it through!!  Take time, breathe and enjoy!!

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Terrific Tuesday - CLARK W. - Up Here, in Canada

Have you been missing us?  Well, good.  We will remind you of just who we are Up Here in Canada.  
During this time of protecting others from this nasty virus, we know we cannot sing in groups.  We can't hug all those people out there.  So consider this a great big Canadian hug from your musical buddies at Embro Thistle Singers.