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Saturday, April 23, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The University of Guelph Choirs present: Hear the Bird Abides and Sings!
Featuring the World Premiere of Hear the Bird Abides and Sings by James Harley!
The University of Guelph Choirs team up with the birds of The Arboretum to immerse you in song! Optional walking tours (weather permitting), bird-song games, glorious choral music, and the World Premiere of Here the Bird Abides and Sings by James Harley – offer an uplifting experience for music/nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Featuring: Henry Janzen, Viola; Ben Grossman, Hurdy-Gurdy; Betty Maher, Piano; Marta McCarthy and Lanny Fleming, Conductors.
Find more information and register online for a specified time on April 23:
Noon concert; 1 p.m. – Guided nature walk*
2 p.m. concert; 3 p.m. – Guided nature walk*
4 p.m. concert; 5 p.m. – Book launch
Ticket prices: $0-$11.34
*We suggest wearing comfortable shoes for the optional nature walk.
(Please note that proof of vaccination and medical-style masks are needed to attend the performance, as per University of Guelph policy.)