SICM CELEBRATES 40 YEARS’ SERVICE TO CANADA’S MUSICIANS AND CHURCHES

with an all-Canadian faculty and the theme: “Singing True, Strong and Free”

Sun 5 July to Fri 10 July 2009

Trafalgar Castle School

Whitby, Ontario

SICM’s 40^th anniversary session features Visiting Choral Instructor Mark Sirett and Organ Instructor and recitalist Maxine Thévenot as well as other exciting faculty.  The week begins with a reunion banquet on Sunday July 5^th at Trafalgar Castle School featuring Canadian susperstar comedienne and SICM ‘granddaughter’ Mary Lou Fallis, presenting a tribute to her grandmother, the late choral conductor and SICM hostess Jennie Bouck entitled “The Mrs. Bouck Show: Songs my Grandmother taught me.” Other week highlights include a Community Choral Concert conducted by Mark Sirett, workshops on hymn playing worship leading, vocal technique, instrumental ensembles, and Gala Organ Recital by Maxine Thévenot.

The week, centred at beautiful and historic Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby (30 minutes east of downtown Toronto) includes daily chapel services, workshop sessions, concerts, social events and for those requiring it, accommodations and meals over the six days.

SICM is excited to introduce, in addition to its regular full-week residential and day registration options for organist/choir directors, a four-day evening only registration for choristers wishing to join with the full SICM registrants in preparing and performing the Community Choral Concert on Wednesday July 8^th.

The SICM Brochure and separate registration form are attached here. .  Discount for registrations received before May 1^st.  Bursary Support based on financial need is available

Visit http://sicm.ca for further information, or contact 416-356-3138

See you in Whitby!

-Christopher Dawes, Director (sicm@...)