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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-12-05, Page 7Kirkton �Ing•r to perform with Toronto Syniphony At 13, he had made musical history on two continents and sung in half a dozen countries, yet Kirkton's boy treble, Jamie Westman has only now received his first professional contract. It is to perform in the Toronto Symphony Or- chestra Christmas program on Dec. 20 in Roy Thomson Hall. Chosen from a field of boy trebles who auditioned, Westman will sing the premiere of Howard Blake's 1983 composition The Snowman, based on pictures by Raymond Briggs. It will also be his first major Cana- dian orchestral engagement. Errol Gay will conduct the TS() Christmas program. %9 Christmas Speciaritilit. l - Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 All Keirstead prints 2 and' collector plates in stock Open Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. All day Monday - < The Birch Tree , - - Main St. Hensall 262-2029 . • ra_ --<: s>�<: There will be two perfor- mances on the 20th, an open rehearsal in the morning and the "official" program at 7:30 p.m. For Westman, who was 13 on Sept. 16, it caps a year of triumphs. He was recognized for "outstanding achieve- ment" by Perth County, made a long-playing record, did two musical tours of Europe, received recognition with a $500 award from Canada's ministry of citizen- ship and culture and made a multitude of personal ap- pearances for area service clubs and at area churches. Last spring, he toured Austria, Poland and Czechoslovakia with the New England Conservatory of Music Youth Chamber Or- chestra singing in the Mahler Symphony No. 4, a role in which he received interna- tional recognition, breaking new ground in singing a part usually taken by female soloists. Only one other treble has undertaken the part. He made a second tour to Europe last autufin as assis- tant tour director to John Shallenberger, boy -singer manager and founder of the Americas Boychoir. Whestman's friend, Londoner Micah Hodgkinson, sang on that tour. Both are members of the St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church choir under John F.M. Wood, who is THEY RELISHED THE JOB Exeter Trivitt Anglican Church Dobbs. In charge of the relishes, Rev. bazaar were lams Jim Sutton, and jellies at Saturday's John Heslinga and Fred T_ A nilnIrr, • OVVV VVYM COV:: •:f/VVVVVlIV_: V•:.T1=: , .t _:fni coaching him in The Snowman. The subject of the work is the flying snowman. The words are inEnglish.although it was written originally in German. Westman told a radio interviewer last sum- mer that his main hope was to be able to share his voice with Canadians before it changed. Between the Toronto engagement and his .long- playing record, he now has the opportunity. The recor- LOSE WEIGHT! FEEL GREAT! We are committed to PROPER NUTRITION AND BETTER HEALTH HERBAL WEIGHT CONTROL') 3 hu:rll Gas. Luba, Ord IKJ 263 473-4373 Futurinp Hurballfs Products Times -Advocate, December 5, 1984 Page 7 ding, Jamie Westman, Tre- last March, combines selec- ble, made with Wood accom- tions from his secular and panying on organ and piano sacred repertoire. �uumunlnulnuuuuuuuuuununuununuunnuuuuununlunnotnulrouuunuunun� Want a new look? Pamper yourself to a shampoo, cut, style, manicure, pedicure, mini facial, makeup, tanning session and sauna. For only 46.50 at Concept II 235-2455, Zehrs Plaza Introducing Ramona Alexander Qualified Esthetician Tues. - Fri. Afternoon Sat. 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They show- ed us how to make several ed a film on friendship and novelty flower arrangements Liz read several short selec- as well as a corsage. tions form various books on Lucky winners of her ef- the subject. Lunch was serv- forts were Mrs. Lillian Camp- ed by Sharon and co -hostess bell, Nancy Charrette and Sandra Rowe. Lynda Freiter, Sharon Davis October 16 members and Marion served dessert a ; Pre -Christmas SALE Continues tip Dresses Dresses Dresses Just lr) bine for your ( h.rjstr)),I. r►r \e1', Year's Party. We have the l,))ge''t •elee tior) of (tresses to the .)re'.) Free Gift Wrap on Every dress in our store 20%F request Our reg. price Selected dresses 20-50°o cuff Enter our FREE DRAW for S50 Gift Certificate (Draw on Dec. 15th) Winter Jacket Sale continues 25% off our reg. price Every pair of denim jeans on sale 1 y1ain SI.. l- cIri ft, .,, n1r_' Our Sweater Sale continues 20.30% off our reg. price and coffee. Members and their husbands met at Elimville Hall. October 27 for a hallowe'en Party organized by the Social Committee. Prize winners for best costumes were Janice Web- ber and Reiny Freiter. The apple bobbing contest was won by Jim Snow. A pot luck lunch brought the evening to a close. Xi Gamma Nu chapter entertained sister chapters, -Beta Theta and Alpha Pi at a travelogue on the Caribbean, October 30. Doug Ellison showed a film on the area and gave a very interesting talk on the travel business. Prize winners for best Caribbean holiday attire were Susan Mauer, Lois Godbolt and Glenda Wagner. A honey- mooner's gift package and a gift certificate, both donated by Ellison Travel. were won by Susan Kraftcheck and San- dra Campbell. I,iz Taylor was hostess for the November 6 meeting. The program on the topic "Living Gracefully: Meeting Life situations with Grace" was presented by Sharon Davis and Marion Snow in the form of a discussion. The Roll Call was answered by naming a person, famous or infamous, whom you feel exhibits graceful qualities. Members had been asked to bring home a gift from their summer holidays and the Ways and Means Committee held a draw of these Reins. It was decided to make a donation to South Huron Hospital to be used towards the purchase of an Apnea monitor to he loaned to parents of infants as an alarm system in cases of Sudden In- fant Death Syndrome. The group is also sponsor- ing a contest in December for the hest display of outdoor ('hristmas decorations. Lunch was served by Liz and co -hostess Nancy Charrette November 20 the Pledge Ritual was held at the home of Sandra Rowe. The Ritual was conducted by president Joan Morgan and was followed by a boun- tiful pot luck supper. Welcome to new pledges Marlys Mauer. Gail Ralph. .Janice Webber and Patty Sinnamon . 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