THE BEAT GOES ON Saturday, November 20, 2021 – 7:30 PM

The Beat Goes On Concert - visual of many ducks marching around a corner

PROGRAM

  • THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC Andersson & Ulvaeus, arr Hawley Ades
  • IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE David Dickau
  • HYMN TO FREEDOM Oscar Peterson, arr Paul Read
  • THE BEAT GOES ON Sonny Bono, arr Greg Gilpin
  • FLIGHT SONG Kim Arnesen
  • BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Paul Simon, arr Kirby Shaw
  • I HEAR MUSIC (Band solo) Oscar Peterson
  • THE STORM IS PASSING OVER Charles Tindley, arr Barbara W. Baker
‘The Beat Goes On’, is not only the title of our first live concert in two years, but it is also the theme of our entire 2021–2022 season. It is, first, a big thank you to everyone who supported us last season with our three virtual concerts—we’re back! As well, it is a heartfelt tribute to the importance of music for all of us during the past year and a half. Whether we were listening to the latest YouTube video gone viral, or singing along with our favourite pop artist, up dancing in the living room or grooving around the kitchen, music was there, lifting our spirits and giving us hope. It carried us through. So, in tribute and gratitude, the music for this concert includes ‘The Beat Goes On’ by Sonny Bono, ‘Flight Song’ by Norwegian composer, Kim Arnesen, an exquisite salute to those who open the world of music for us in our lives—poem by the Welsh poet, Euan Tait, ‘Hymn to Freedom’ by Canadian jazz great, Oscar Peterson, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ by Paul Simon, ‘Thank You for the Music’ by ABBA, and more. There will even be a small taste of what a Zoom rehearsal is like, in case you were ever wondering! Joining the choir will be three splendid London musicians, pianist and band leader, Steve Holowitz, bassist, Darryl Stacey, and percussionist, Greg Mainprize, who will solo on their own Oscar Peterson tune. Honouring the best of our year apart, while looking forward to a future with more wonderful music and concerts in the seasons ahead, will give us all the resounding promise that ‘The Beat Goes On’. We invite you to come with us.

The image of ducks on parade expresses, for me, the idea of marching fearlessly into the future. That’s KSS! We continue to ride the waves of our present situation, as we did last season with our virtual concerts, to remain true to our Mission Statement: Enriching lives through choral excellence and community engagement. These ducks are clearly intentional as they round the corner, not knowing what’s ahead. But the image is also light-hearted, and it makes me smile! Sing joy! Karen
RUN TIME: 60 minutesINTERMISSION: No

ARTISTS

MEDIA

FLIGHT SONG — KIM ARNESEN FLIGHT SONG — KIM ARNESEN
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC — ANDERSSON & ULVAEUS THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC — ANDERSSON & ULVAEUS