The following outlines cannot adequately describe the experience of being in-person at any of the HSSB musical extravaganzas.
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Universally hailed as a work of great power and distinction, the Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins is a reflection on war and peace in a multi-cultural, global society. Directed by Lydia Adams, the work draws its text from classical poets, biblical verses, and traditional mass, as well as from Muslim, Hindu and Japanese sources.  Under the direction of Dr. Gillian MacKay, The HSSB will perform Kevin Lau's Great North Overture and Barbara Croall's remarkable Gi-Giiwe Na?  an allegory for brass and percussion inspired by Native soldiers. The men of the Amadeus Choir with the HSSB will perform Harry Somers A Thousand Ages and Stephen Chatman's hauntingly beautiful, Reconciliation. This concert is a co-prodcution of the HSSB and Amadeus Choir.

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Our annual Christmas celebration features Greek-Canadian Mezzo-Soprano Ariana Chris, the HSSB and The Canadian Children's Opera Company, Youth and Principal Chorus, Ann Cooper Gay, Artistic Director. These remarkable artists will be under the guidance of guest conductor David Briskin, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the National Ballet of Canada.
 
"A beautifully burnished mezzo-soprano voice, a fine way with a musical phrase and a strong stage presence"  is how the Toronto Star described Arian Chris who sang the greek National Anthem at the closing ceremony of the Vancouver Olympics. Featured works include Edward Gregson's Laudate Dominum, John Burge's O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Errol Gay's A Dickens of A Christmas.


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