It’s springtime, and the Denman Island Community Choir is back! We’ve been happily gathering since February, preparing to share our voices with you at our annual spring concert on Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 pm at the Community Hall.
Under the direction of Bethany Ireland, the choir will perform songs by Van Morrison, The Beatles, Bruce Cockburn, Harry Belafonte, and Joni Mitchell, along with a few feel-good surprises. The concert will also feature special performances by choir members Brian Miles and deNeen Baldwin, the FourTune Cookies (a local a cappella octet), and several talented young Denmanites. Gabi Karsten will sing and play guitar, while Tim Hayward and Quinn Ireland will accompany the choir on guitar and bongos for a couple of numbers. With family members joining together on stage, including Tim’s grandfather David and Quinn’s parents Bethany and Steve, the show is sure to be a heartfelt celebration of community and a shared love of music across generations.
We hope you’ll join us for this uplifting afternoon of song. Entry is by donation, with proceeds benefiting WildHaven, a week-long music and dance camp hosted at Camp Denman (formerly Elkhaven) at the end of August. Now in its second year, WildHaven culminates in a memorable performance at the hall, showcasing the talent of Denman youth and the islanders who bring WildHaven to life. The choir is proud to support the continuation of this uniquely Denman experience.