Tenth Season Launch Party

On Sunday October 5th the Grand River Chorus held a season launch party to begin this special year of celebration. It all happened in the main lobby of the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Brantford. About 125 people came to enjoy the occasion and kick off our tenth season. Pat Lenz and her amazing Tenth Anniversary Planning Committee worked very hard to make the day a great success.













Natalie and Andy Michalchuk test out the reception area before people start arriving






Volunteers had worked hard to make the place look festive.

Anne-Marie MacDairmid, the choir accompanist since it was founded, was present to help with the launch













A cake cutting ceremony formally launched the season. This included all choristers present who had been with the chorus since it was founded, and was led by president David Neumann and the Chair of the tenth Anniversary Committee, Patricia Lenz.













Three people were recognized for their contributions to the board of directors. Board member Pat Eyzenga congratulates past secretary Joyce Morris, former president Alex Morris, and retiring board member Pat Lenz.


Andy Blackwood and Jane Duncan welcome guests Murray Charters and his wife Diane

Displays representing past concerts and activities were enjoyed by all.

Many people showed up to enjoy the occasion.













The committee had arranged for a special tenth anniversary year logo, and items for people to buy as souvenirs of this special year.













Special guests welcomed by artistic director Richard Cunningham were MPP Dave Levac, and the president and conductor of the Brantford Symphony Orchestra.













To add to the occasion, Richard Cunningham led the choir in performing a few numbers.













President David Neumann and Tenth Anniversary Committee Chair, Pat Lenz pose with artistic director Richard Cunningham following his outline of the upcoming season. Richard also engaged everyone in a fun contest.