Times Advocate, 1994-7-13, Page 17COMM
Times -Advocate, July 13, 1994
Page 17
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By Catherine O'Brien
. T -A staff
EXETER -
Summer vaca-
- tion started with
a bang fof Mea-
ghan Straw who
has been in Eng-
land for just over
a week now tak-
ing part in an international music
competition with . the St. Marys
Children's Choir.
And this time last Wednesday,
the choir performed in' the main
event of the tour at what is called
the forty-eighth annual Llangollen
International Musical Eisteddfod.
The St. Marys team managed to
place sixth after competing against
some 32 choirs from around the
world. Portions of the performance
will air on the British Broadcasting .
Corporation at a later date.
"They weren't pleased with the
result at first, but by the end of the
day they were happy," said Mea-
ghan's mother, Rosemary Straw,
who had been in touch with the
group shortly after their per-
formance.
At the Wednesday competition
each choir had to sing two pieces -
one of choice and one that all the
choirs had to perform.
"We have to perform one truly
Canadian piece," Straw said before
leaving for the trip that started June
30. Their choice was a piece called
Miniwanka or droplets of water.
"Our voices have to imitate water
starting like droplets and then like a
storm in an ocean," she said.
• While the main focus of the- tour
is over, the choir is still par-
ticipating in a number of events
while in England and that includes
seeing some of the sights.
Before leaving for the two week
tour, the thirteen year-old said she
was excited 10 be part of the com-
petition, although she wasn't exact-
ly sure what to expect.
"It's taken a lot of hard work to
get to this point," she said.
Straw said the choir has been
practicing for the tour for quite
some time. That meant extra work
at home in addition to the weekly
drives to St. Marys for the regular
practice.
But Straw, who has been part of
the choir for the past three years,
said the hard work is worth it.
"It builds self confidence and it's
fun," she said.
The St. Marys Children's Choir
was founded in 1981 and since then
has grown to two groups with 75
members combined. But only 45
of the children, ranging in age from
nine to 16, took part in the tour.
Since 1991, the choir has won
first place at the provincial level of
competition and in 1992 the choir
won nationally.
As well, the choir has toured
across Canada,to parts of the Unit-
ed States and to parts of Europe
such as Denmark.
So this isn't the first time Straw
has been part of a competition out-
side of Canada.
As a matter of fact, she is a bit of
a pro at travelling, having tagged
along with her brothers to competi-
tions when they were part of the
Stratford Boys Choir.
Singing is a bit of a family affair.
Her three older brothers have also
spent many years singing in the
Stratford Boys Choir and one was
pan of the St. Marys team as well.
For the past 15 years, at least one
member of the Straw family has
made the journey to either St. Mar-
ys or Stratford for choir practice.
�1( takes a lot of dedication,"
Straw said.
Her mom says there are many
benefits ,to being part of the choir
that far exceed the time spent driv-
ing.
"It gives the children a love for
music that they carry for the rest of
their lives."
In fact the mayor of Mitchell said
the choir should be recognized as a'
recreation just like sports. While in
St. Marys that's already the case.
"It's truly a wotiderful musical
group and deserves the recogni-
tion," the elder Straw said.
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Crimes of the week
Tips are sought in Stanley and Tuck-
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Crime Stoppers of Huron County is looking for tips in helping solve the
following crimes.
Computer stolen: A break and enter at Lot 5 Concession BRS in Stan-
ley Township netted thieves one colour television (JVC model C1917
black), and a computer system consisting of a Dynamic CPU (model 486-
33), and an Okidata model 390 printer. In addition the thieves took a quan-
tity pf cash and a stereo system made up of a JVC receiver (RX-302BK,
serial #095C0379), one double cassette deck (JVC, serial #12690161), and
a pair of Mission speakers I 4xI2" (serial #6GM00300782).
Video games stolen: Fifty dollars damage occurred when thieves forced
open an entrance door to an apartment at Lot 31 Concession 1 in Tuck-
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around the thief damaged lamps. pictures, glasses and other small items
which were thrown about.
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Th?eek's student of the week looking for local employment is
Brian Funk.
This Hensall native is currently in grade 12 at South Huron Dis-
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Brian would like to find something that is full-time for the sum-
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