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Maple Leaf Singers spread Christmas cheer in Burnaby, New West

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” If you embrace Buddy the Elf’s life philosophy, then you’ll want to take note of these dates as the Maple Leaf Singers prepare to spread holiday cheer.
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The Maple Leaf Singers are sharing Christmas cheer with public performances in Burnaby and New Westminster.

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

If you embrace Buddy the Elf’s life philosophy, then you’ll want to take note of these dates as the Maple Leaf Singers prepare to spread holiday cheer.

The 60-voice show chorus is offering up a number of private shows at seniors’ residences and care homes for Christmas, as well as three public performances:

Sunday, Dec. 8: You can catch the choir for free at 1 p.m. performing onstage at Lougheed Town Centre.

Saturday, Dec. 14: The choir performs a full concert at Cliff Avenue United Church at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Saturday, Dec. 21: The choir performs for free as part of the Anvil Centre’s Winter Celebrations in New Westminster, at 1 p.m.

“Christmas is an emotional time of year – happy for many, but, for some, a time of longing for loved ones,” said director Rob Gillis in a press release. “Quite simply, though, joyous music lifts hearts. The Maple Leaf Singers are honoured to share our joy and Christmas spirit. Come join the magic.”

The singers, who are known for their high-energy, choreographed performances, celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2018 – having first come together as a group in 1968. The choir has since grown from 24 members to nearly 60, singing in six-part harmony and rehearsing weekly for their Christmas concerts, their annual May show at Massey Theatre and a variety of events throughout the year.

The group was pleased to entertain participants at the 2019 Burnaby/New Westminster Walk for Alzheimer’s and looks forward to performing there again in 2020.

The Maple Leaf Singers welcome new singers, and all voices are invited to audition. Anyone interested in booking the choir for an event is also invited to reach out. Call 778-245-4445 or email information@mapleleafsingers.com.

To find out more about the choir, see www.mapleleafsingers.com or www.facebook.com/mapleleafsingers.