2002/2003 Season

Archive of Atlantic Voices Concerts from our inaugural year.

First Concert - January 26, 2003 at 7:00 pm
Our first concert was held Sunday, January 26, 2003 at Southminster United Church in Ottawa. It was a great success and we performed in front of a full house! Also performing were pianist James Moody and the Maighisoot Highland Dancers.

Set List:

O Canada

Ode to Nfld

Let me Fish off Cape St.Mary's

Banks of Nfld

Bonavist' Harbour

Labrador Rose

She's Like the Swallow

Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle

A Great Big Sea Hove in Long Beach

Ode to Labrador

I'se the B'y

Song for the Mira

Loch Lomond

Nova Scotia Song

Spring Concert - May 11, 2003 at 7:00 pm
Our second concert was held Sunday, May 11, 2003 at Southminster United Church in Ottawa. Despite the rain, it was still a great success! Also performing at the concert were The Wandering Minstrels.

Set List:

O Canada

Ode to Nfld

By the Glow of the Kerosene Light

Rock Yourself on the Ocean

My Father's Old Sou'wester

Ryans and Pittmans

Kelligrews Soiree

Ferryland Sealers

I'se the B'y

Ode to Labrador

Foggy Dew

Fare Thee Well, Love

Squid-jigging Ground

Barrett's Privateers

Here the Crags Meet

The Landfall of Cabot

Long May Your Big Jib Draw

Farewell to Nova Scotia

Performance for a group of teacher's from Sweden - Wednesday April 30, 2003
Atlantic Voices performed for a group of teachers visiting Ottawa from Sweden. The performance took place at a barn during a BBQ and was enjoyed by all who attended!

The Stage For Aids - Saturday June 21, 2003
The Stage For AIDS or SFA, is the premier fundraising event for the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. Now in its 7th year, this annual show brings together a diverse audience creating Ottawa's most unique and eclectic fundraiser. In 2002, all monies raised through this event directly benefited programs for people living with HIV/AIDS including counselling, practical support, hot meals, alternative therapies and financial assistance. Other artists that performed that evening include Sean Cullen, Lynn Miles, Darin Kyle, Amy Sky, Sarah Slean, Christopher Peterson, Marc Jordan and The Susie Arioli Swing Band.

Unisong Performance - Sunday June 29, 2003
As part of the UNISONG Festival, Atlantic Voices performed at Rideau Park United Church (2203 Alta Vista Drive) along with 3 other choirs - Alaska Children's Choir (Guest Choir from Alaska), Battleford's Children Choir (Saskatchewan) and Inversions (Manitoba). Each choir performed music from its own repertoire.

Canada Day - Tuesday July 1, 2003
On Canada Day, Atlantic Voices performed with a massed choir at The National Arts Center for the UNISONG Festival. We were conducted by Dr. Lee Willingham. Performances were as follows:

10:00 am: The massed choir sang 8 Canadian songs, conducted by Dr. Lee Willingham with various accompanists. (O Canada, United in Song, Land of Our Birth, Un Canadien Errant, Ower The Hills, Living in a Holy City, Canadian Rhapsody and Freedom Trilogy.)

2:30 pm: The massed choir sang 4 pieces (O Canada, Canadian Rhapsody, Living in a Holy City, and United in Song), conducted by both Dr. Lee Willingham and Pinchas Zukerman and accompanied by NACO (National Arts Centre Orchestra).

7:30 pm: A repeat of the 2:30 pm performance.