You’re invited to come and the final performance in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Fiddlesticks - Cambridge Girls’ Choir

The Cambridge Girls' Choir was formed in 1981 by H. N. Shartun, and he ran it until 2005. Mr. Peter West directed the choir from 2005 until 2018, and it has been directed since then by Ms. Jessica Strub. We are accompanied by Mr. Rob Krete. The choir is Waterloo Region's only all-girl choir, and all are very excited to be celebrating our 40th season of music-making this year. Two years of no rehearsal or togetherness have no stopped us from coming back, bigger and stronger, as we prepare for our 40th anniversary celebration in June! The choir is so pleased to be back at St. Andrew's, and always enjoyed a close relationship with Doug Haas, so we are honoured to be part of this legacy series.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About the Renaissance School of the Arts Flute Choir

Wendy Wagler has been the flute instructor at Renaissance School of the Arts for 27 years and director of the RSA Flute Choir since it began in 2004. The choir is made up of students of all ages who have been playing anywhere from under two years to over 45!

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Ann-Marie MacDairmid

Ann-Marie MacDairmid is from Thornbury (Town of the Blue Mountains). She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Music and from the University of Western Ontario with a Master of Music in organ performance. Ann-Marie is the Director of Music at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener. She is the founder, director and accompanist for Shoreline Chorus in Owen Sound, the accompanist for the Grand River Chorus in Brantford and directs the Apple Valley Youth Chorus in Thornbury-Clarksburg.

Shop local & handmade favourites including:

• Christmas Decor

• Greenery including planters and door hangers

• Sewing favourites like aprons, scarves, handbags, and bibs

• Knitted hats, mittens, afghans, and sweaters

• Holiday cookies, squares, tarts, and pies

• St Andrew’s Famous Beet pickles, homemade jams, and jellies

• Jewelry - necklaces, earrings, pins, rings, chains

• One-of-a-kind Treasures including glassware, crystal, vintage items, cups and saucers, and unique gift items.

Visit our Christmas Cafe

Relax in this casual atmosphere and enjoy homemade muffins, scones, and other tasty treats while sipping tea or coffee. Your Free Will Offering will be gratefully received.

Donate

The WA is asking for item donations to sell at the Christmas Market later this year. If you have items you would like to donate we would gladly accept: knitted hats, mittens, sweaters and blankets, used jewelry, glassware/china, treasures and Christmas decor. If you find items such as these, please set them aside before you forget about them!

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About the Waterloo County Carollers

Founded in 1986, WATERLOO COUNTY CAROLLERS is made up of professional/semi-professional singers who get together every November to celebrate the beautiful music written for Christmas that we’ve all come to enjoy. Dressed in costumes that evoke the Victoria era, this collective makes itself available to provide one-on-a-part, unaccompanied choral music in many settings from shopping malls to private and corporate gatherings throughout the holiday season.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Peter Nikiforuk

Peter Nikiforuk is a native of Brantford, where he received his early musical training. He holds degrees from The University of Toronto, Yale University and the Royal Academy of Music. In 2022, he was named Director of Music Emeritus at St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener after 33 years of service. He continues as a faculty member at the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts. He was National President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists from 2020-2022 and was recently named Chief Examiner of the RCCO. He also examines for the Royal Conservatory of Music.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Joonghun Cho

Praised by El Comercio as a “pianist with a masterful display of artistry," Joonghun Cho is a dedicated performing artist known for his versatility as a pianist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. He has concertized widely giving performances across South Korea, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Slovakia, the UK, Canada, Japan, and the United States. His performances have included solo appearances with renowned orchestras, such as the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Kalamazoo Philharmonia, and Brescia Master Orchestra. His musical prowess has also led to invitations as a guest artist at esteemed music festivals such as the Gijón International Piano Festival, Porto Pianofest, Palmetto International Piano Festival, International Cello Institute, Yeon-Eum Summer Music Festival, Caledon Music Festival, Festival Internacional de Música José Luis Vega "Pelis," and American Liszt Society Festival.

Joonghun's passion for collaborative music extends to his flourishing career as a chamber musician. Joonghun has had the privilege of showcasing his chamber music performances at numerous renowned institutions including the Eastman School of Music, University of Michigan, University of Toronto, Royal Conservatory of Music, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and Oakland University. Notably, he recently collaborated on a recording project featuring new compositions by William Horne, which was released by Blue Griffin Recording Label in 2024.

In addition to his performing career, Joonghun has garnered numerous prizes in international competitions. His achievements include the gold medal in the Vienna International Music Competition, first prize in the Master Orchestra International Concerto Competition, second prize in the William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition, first prize in the International Chopin Piano Competition in Japan, second prize in the Schimmel USASU International Piano Competition, and third prize in the Glasgow International Piano Competition for Young Pianists.

Born in Suwon, South Korea, Joonghun commenced his musical journey at the Yewon School and Seoul Art High School in Seoul, studying under the guidance of Min Sook Jeon, Tong-il Han, and Hyoung-Joon Chang. Upon relocating to the United States, he pursued his Bachelor of Music in piano performance at the Eastman School of Music, studying with Barry Snyder. Joonghun continued his musical education at the University of Michigan under the mentorship of Logan Skelton, completing both his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts.

Currently based in Toronto, Canada, Joonghun serves as the artistic director for the Gibson Classical Concert Series.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Ian Sadler

Following 3 years as Organist of St. James Cathedral in Toronto, in 2019 Ian Sadler was appointed Organist and Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, Ontario. Ian is also Artistic Director of The Cathedral Singers, a choir which tours to Britain each year to act as choir in residence at a cathedral.

This past July, Ian was Organist-in-Residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin. In August he directed his Cathedral Singers in performances at Bath Abbey and Bristol Cathedral in the UK. Highlights this season include a recital to help inaugurate the new organ console at St. James Cathedral, Toronto and a week as Organist-in-Residence at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England in January, 2024.

Ian was a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England, Music Scholar at The King’s School, Canterbury and then Organ Scholar at Bristol University. Following a Musicology degree Ian was appointed Organ Scholar for 3 years at St. Paul’s Cathedral. His final engagement in the UK before moving to Canada was to play the organ in the movie, ‘Chariots of Fire’. In 1980 Ian moved to Canada following appointments in Toronto as Organist at Grace Church on-the-Hill and Choral Director at Upper Canada College. In 1986 he won 1st prize at the Syracuse International Organ Competition, USA. Recitals have since taken him to Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Germany, France (Notre Dame, Paris), Austria (St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna), Australia, Jamaica, the USA and the UK (St. Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, King’s College Chapel, Cambridge). Highlights of Ian’s career include recitals at the launching of the organs in Singer Hall, Calgary, Toronto’s Thomson Hall and Edmonton’s Winspeare Centre, a Juno award for a CD by his Burlington Chamber choir, the award of a Fellowship from The Royal Canadian College of Organists, and election to Britain’s oldest music charity, The Royal Society of Musicians.

Want to help and be part of a beautiful and important mission? Marillac Place has been providing a safe haven for pregnant and parenting women in need for over 30 years. Their mission is to provide shelter, education, counselling, and life skills development to help women break the cycle of poverty and dare to dream that transformation is possible.

Marillac Place is in need of volunteers who can assist mothers with childminding while they receive crucial training and therapeutic services. They are also looking for volunteers who can help mothers develop valuable skills such as cooking and financial literacy. They will be coming to the St. Andrew’s sanctuary on Tuesday, November 5th at 7pm to give an in-depth presentation on what they provide for women in need and what you can do to help. Please feel welcome to attend and learn more about their mission.

To learn more and apply, visit marillacplace.ca.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Bruce Skelton

Bruce Skelton studied with Jacob Krachmalnick at the University of Michigan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Music in Performance. In addition to his work playing and managing The Leith Quartet, he regularly freelances in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and maintains a very active teaching career, both in private violin lessons as well as with the K-W Community String School. He also recently added the title of Concertmaster for the KW Community Orchestra and Co-Concertmaster for the Stratford Symphony.

About Ann-Marie MacDairmid

Ann-Marie MacDairmid is from Thornbury (Town of the Blue Mountains). She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Music and from the University of Western Ontario with a Master of Music in organ performance. Ann-Marie is the Director of Music at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener. She is the founder, director and accompanist for Shoreline Chorus in Owen Sound, the accompanist for the Grand River Chorus in Brantford and directs the Apple Valley Youth Chorus in Thornbury-Clarksburg.

THIS SUNDAY: Candy Jam 2024!

Bring the whole family for a spooktacular night of FREE Halloween fun at St. Andrew's, Kitchener!

• 15 trick-or-treat stations

• GIANT inflatable maze

• Fun photo ops and more!

Registration recommended

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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Do you believe that music can make a difference in the world? The Guys Who Sing certainly do. If you want to hear an inspiring male choir, on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30pm, the Guys Who Sing are back in the St. Andrew's sanctuary giving a concert featuring “Songs for Peace.” Songs for peace between nations, for peace between us, and for peace of mind. The conducting of the choir will be shared by Gordon Burnett, Gerald Neufeld, and Peter Nikiforuk. All are welcome to attend.

Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to support The House of Friendship.

Registration for Dying to Know 2024 is now open! St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Hospice Waterloo Region are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd community conversation about death, dying and grief. Witness an enlightening and thought-provoking experience featuring a variety of seminars on topics such as death, dying, and navigating grief.

On Oct 19th, we have not ONE but TWO keynote speakers who will both inspire and spark conversation with you. Yvonne Heath, inspirational speaker and author of the book “Love Your Life to Death” will start things off in the morning and in the afternoon our long-distance traveler and hospice friend Dr. Kathryn Mannix will lead us into more conversation with the knowledge, humour and experience gained as a palliative care physician and author of the books “With the End in Mind” and “Listen”. In addition, we hope that you will be inspired by the expertise of local community paramedics, a veterinarian who devotes her practice to the end of life care of our pets, and the launch of Hospice Waterloo’s new session – Dying is Normal. Please join us as we keep this conversation going!

For more information and to register, visit dyingtoknow.ca

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Elizabeth Lepock

Elizabeth Lepock, soprano, holds a BMus in Voice Performance and Music history from Wilfrid Laurier University, and an MMus and DMA in Voice Performance from the University of Western Ontario. Over the course of her doctoral studies, in addition to honing her performance and pedagogy skills, Dr. Lepock also pursued ground-breaking interdisciplinary research into muscle tension voice disorders.

Elizabeth enjoys performing in opera, oratorio, and recital, particularly in innovative and interdisciplinary productions. Recent opera and oratorio performance highlights include the role of The Governess in Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw with Grand River Opera, Messiah with many local organizations, Bach cantatas and motets with Spiritus Ensemble, and Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem with Saugeen Bach Choir. Elizabeth’s first love as a solo singer is art song, as she has a passion for curating recital programs. Recent recitals include selections from Wolf’s Italienisches Liederbuch with her husband, baritone Michael Lepock, and pianist Heidi Gallas, and a program about food with clarinetist, Peter Shackleton, and pianist Anna Ronai.

In fall 2022, Dr. Lepock was thrilled to return to her alma mater, Wilfrid Laurier University, as a faculty member. Elizabeth also welcomes students from beginner to professional-level to her private studio, and centres lessons around student-goals – anything from pursuing music as a career and learning sustainability in professional singing practice, to singing or playing the piano for the very first time and learning how to sing in-tune. Her mantra as a voice teacher is “Anyone can sing!”

About Mike Lepock

Michael Lepock, baritone, holds a Bachelor of Music in composition from Wilfrid Laurier University where he studied voice with Daniel Lichti. He sings in a number of community and professional choirs including Spiritus Ensemble, Arcady Ensemble, Grand River Chorus, The Elora Singers, The Brott Festival, The Edison Singers, and Guys Who Sing, the last of which will be performing a fundraising concert for the House of Friendship at St. Andrews on October 19th. Michael is often featured as an oratorio soloist (Handel's Messiah, Fauré's Requiem, etc.), for these and other organizations, including Symphony in the Barn with Michael Schmidt. As a professional chorister, Michael is in demand across the province in projects featuring a wide variety of musical genres, from Carmina Burana with Brott Festival, to Queen and Elton John with Jeans N' Classics. He also enjoys performing recitals with his wife, soprano Elizabeth Lepock, focusing mostly on the works of Vaughan Williams and Hugo Wolf. Michael has recorded several choral albums, and is looking forward to the release of his most recent recording project with the Edison Singers featuring the works of Canadian composer, Timothy Corlis. He is pleased to bring the Mystical Songs of Vaughan Williams to you and to perform them again in Brantford with the Grand River Chorus on November 3rd.

About Heidi Gallas

An accomplished collaborative pianist and coach, Heidi Gallas holds a MMus in Collaborative Piano from UWO, a BMus from WLU as a Gold Medal graduate, and an ARCT in performance. Heidi has worked and taught at Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, and Emmanuel Bible College, and as pianist for Opera Kitchener, Laurier Opera, NUMUS, Menno Singers, Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir, UWOpera, and at a 20th Century Opera and Song progamme at the Banff Centre, among others.

Performance highlights include a Piano Plus tour of northern Ontario with bass-baritone Daniel Lichti, concerts with the KW Chamber Orchestra, Elora Festival Singers, and numerous chamber recitals for the First United Church series and the KW Chamber Music Society. She appears on the charity CD “Once, in a Lullaby”. Heidi was Music Director and organist at Redeemer Lutheran Church for 22 years and founding conductor of the Lutheran Chamber Singers.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Koichi Inoue

Koichi Inoue earned a Doctor of Music in Piano Performance & Music Literature as well as Master and Bachelor degrees from Indiana University, (Jacobs) School of Music where he studied with Gyorgy Sebok for ten years and subsequently with Michel Block. He also studies with Reiko Shigeoka-Neriki, Dmitry Paperno and Carolyn McCracken-Forough. In addition, he participated in master classes in Europe with Pascal Roge, Hans Leygraf, Andrzej Jasinski, Karl Heinz Kammerling, Peter Feuchtwanger, and Tatiana Nikolaeva. At Indiana University he taught as an Associate Instructor for three years and won the university’s concerto competition twice. Shortly before his university studies he performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra after winning a competition and toured in Germany with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. He also received a diploma of honour at the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona , Spain. Since coming to Canada he has held term-contract faculty positions at Memorial University of Newfoundland (2002 & 2003) and Wilfrid Laurier University (2004). He has performed with The Rose Orchestra and Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra, and has appeared in various concert series in Southern Ontario. He currently lives and teaches in Brampton. He is a founder of the Brampton Chamber Music Concert Series and performs in its programs regularly.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Darielle Chomyn-Davison

Darielle is delighted to be back for another Noon Hour Concert at St. Andrew's! Over the summer, she performed in the FriYAY Concerts Series in Chapleau and took on the roles of Nerone and Octavian in "En Travesti: Who Wears the Pants?" with GRO in Waterloo. Other recent performances include Chorus in Verdi’s La Traviata (Brott Opera), Miles in Britten’s The Turn of the Screw (Grand River Opera), and Aunt Cecilia in Adamo’s Little Women (WLU Opera). Darielle is currently studying vocal pedagogy and technique under the tutelage of Dr. Elizabeth Lepock. When she's not cuddling with her two cats, or out playing disc golf, Darielle shares her passion for pedagogy by teaching voice and piano in Kitchener and Oakville.

About Kyla Altrogge

Kyla Altrogge is a recent grad of the Bachelor of Music Therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University. She currently works as both a music therapist and a music teacher, blending her passion for music with her desire to help others through therapeutic techniques. Kyla is passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of her students and clients through the healing power of music.

Do you love the sound of a great male choir? The Schneider Male Chorus will perform at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Monday Sept. 30th at 7pm in the sanctuary. There will be a free will offering and all proceeds will go to the Food Bank of Waterloo region. Donations can be made by cash and cheque at the concert. E-transfers can be made to accounting@standrewskw.com. Please include your name and address in the e-transfers and cheques. Designate Food Bank in the comments sections.

To learn more about the choir, visit schneidermalechorus.ca.

This Sunday is Presbyterians Sharing Sunday! Join us for a special service with guest speaker Bob Faris.

As a professor at the Mozambican Seminario Unido de Ricatla, he served as the first Canadian Presbyterian to be appointed in Mozambique. He served for six years in the context of Mozambique’s civil war and the ending of apartheid in neighbouring South Africa. His experience in southern Africa also opened his eyes more fully to the legacy of colonialism in Canada and particularly to the catastrophic harm done to Indigenous peoples. Bob’s ministry in Toronto focuses on inequalities and injustices in the city, in Canada, and globally, and he looks forward with positivity into the future.

The countdown is on! Only two more weeks to the Journey for Hope! Walk or bike with the group from St. Andrew’s and Knox Waterloo to raise money for Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D’s) food security projects. The world is currently experiencing a food crisis triggered by climate change and war, and it’s only getting worse. This year, PWS&D hopes to raise $20,000 for their food security projects around the world, and your participation and support for the St. Andrew’s team will contribute to that.

How to participate:

Join the team and walk or bike: Contact Terri Whiffin at tlwhiffin@gmail.com or 519-998-9392 and she’ll help you connect.

Invite a friend or family member: The more the merrier.

Donate to the team: Donate online by visiting this website, or you can donate at the church office. Just put “Journey for Hope” on the envelope or the cheque memo line along with your name. Please join us on September 28th – we can make a difference.

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Andrea Weber Steckly

Andrea Weber Steckly is a freelance violinist in the KW area. Some of the groups she has played with include the KWSO, the KW Musical Productions Orchestra, as well as being concertmaster of the KW Chamber Orchestra for 10 years. Playing with Leith Quartet, and using her violin and singing skills with John B. Miller & Friends as well as with The Doubtfires keeps her musical life full of variety. She studied at the University of Toronto (BMusPerf) and Western University (MMusPerf) attaining performance degrees.

About Andrew Gilpin

Andrew Gilpin, born in Edmonton, Alberta, was home-schooled and is completely self-taught at the piano. He has been a professional pianist, composer, and arranger since the age of 15. His broad and varied experience includes extensive work in choral music, musical theatre, jazz, chamber music, commercial music, and an exploration of much of the classical solo piano repertoire. Andrew has written and arranged hundreds of works for choir, jazz ensemble, singers, vocal groups, solo piano, clarinet, flute, brass, strings, and many others. He has even recorded (and sold to a professional music library) himself singing Gregorian chant.

About the Duo

With a combined 70-plus years of experience as professional musicians, Andrea and Andrew have been playing together for over 15 years, and have enjoyed every minute. Their collaborations have ranged from choral to contemporary Christian, jazz to classical, playing as a duo and also with bass and drums in many of Andrew’s jazz arrangements. Andrea and Andrew bring to their performances extensive experience in many different musical genres, and genuine ease and enjoyment each time they work together.

Andrea and Andrew are proud to perform some of the most moving and memorable melodies from Hollywood. Let your mind travel into the past and imagine the future with the achingly beautiful theme from “Schindler’s List”, the thrilling melodies of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, the bittersweet “My Heart Will Go On” from “Titanic”, John Williams’theme from “Star Wars”, and more. With Andrea’s soaring violin and Andrew’s sensitive accompaniment, you will be transported to worlds both real and fictional in “Music from the Movies”.

This year marks the 22nd edition of Doors Open Waterloo Region. Since its inception in 2003, more than 200,000 people have participated.

Doors Open Waterloo Region is a day of discovery. On Saturday, September 21st, from 10am to 4pm, visitors can tour the 26 participating sites for free. These destinations include noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites, many of which are not regularly open to the public.

This year, St. Andrew’s is a participant in this exciting event, so please tell your friends and family! There will be refreshments available in Iona hall for visitors, with mini organ concerts every hour in the sanctuary. And if you would like to experience the tour ahead of time, we will be having a dry run of the tour this Sunday, September 15th right after the service. Come and see what’s behind the church’s secret door!

You’re invited to come and see a brand new line of performances in our Fall Noon Hour Concert Series! Admission to the building is free, and a sandwich lunch is available for purchase prior to each recital between 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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About Jennifer Carter

“A gloriously resonant, expressive soprano voice… [who can] embody these demanding roles with both dramatic intensity and vocal ease.” - C. FRIEDLANDER, WEILL MUSIC INSTITUTE

“A wonderfully honest and communicative performer.” - OPERA PROGRAMS BERLIN

“A consummate singing actor.” - BARZCABLOG

Described as “a wonderfully honest and communicative performer,” embodying “dramatic intensity and vocal ease,” Ms. Carter appears this season as Mother in Hansel & Gretel with Grand River Opera, and in operatic excerpts with K-W Community Orchestra on their spring 2025 Opernball concert.

She has appeared locally as Suor Angelica, Miss Jessel (The Turn of the Screw), and Silvia (Zanetto) with Grand River Opera. Further afield, she has performed with the Wagner in Vermont Festival, Dramatic Voices Berlin, Powerhouse Opera, Opera by Request, Opera Susquehanna, and the Colours of Music Festival.

Roles include Valkyries & Rheinmaidens in Wagner’s Ring Cycle; Chrysothemis, 4th & 5th Maid (Elektra); Ariadne auf Naxos; Donna Anna (Don Giovanni); 1.Dame, Pamina (Die Zauberflöte); and Nedda (Pagliacci). She lives in Kitchener, founded GRO, teaches singing at Resound Voice Studio, and is mom to Nat and Sam.

About Charmaine Fopoussi

Charmaine Fopoussi is in demand as a vocal coach, accompanist, and chamber musician. She holds a MMus in Collaborative Piano from Western University where she had the privilege of studying with Dr. John Hess as well as a BMus from Wilfrid Laurier University where she studied with Boyd McDonald, a life-long mentor. She has performed with numerous artists and organizations, including Guy Few, Penderecki String Quartet, Bethany Horst, Menno Singers, Guelph Youth Singers, Stratford Concert Choir, UWOpera, McGill Opera, NUMUS, INNERchamber, as well as being a vocal coach at Western University for the past 14 years. Recent engagements include the Eckhardt-Grammatté National Music Competition with Katy Clark (2nd place), a Nadia Boulanger Song Recital, and Grand River Opera’s Turn of the Screw by Britten. She is currently a busy vocal coach in her hometown of Stratford.

Ever wondered about joining the choir? Want to experience worship from a different perspective? Just feel like singing with others? Come sit and sing with the choir on Sunday, September 8! Just arrive at the church in your Sunday best (no gowns) ready to sing in the choir loft starting at 9:00 am! The service will begin at 10:00 am. All ages and voice parts are welcome. Invite your friends, family, neighbours! See you there!

If you have any questions and/or want to sign up please email Ann-Marie at sbergstra@rogers.com or just show up on Sunday morning! The service will be on youtube and the choir will be facing the cameras.

Interested in hearing some of the most beautiful music for voice and piano ever written? Want to experience and learn more about German art song? You’re invited to the closing art song concert of the first annual Art of Lied music festival!

On Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s sanctuary, the student participants of the festival will share what they have learned during the festival mastercourse, offering a concert of their favourite German art songs.

Admission to the concert is completely free with donations going toward the Doug Haas Music Ministry Enhancement Fund. To learn more about the festival, visit theartoflied.com.