Bravado! invites you to Mistletones - Media Release

Mistletones!

Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday Nov. 30 At 7:30 PM

Children’s Matinee Saturday, November 30, Preshow Crafts 1 PM, Show 2 PM

Doors: 30 mins. before showtime

Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario

(Barrie, Ontario) – Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a spectacular musical experience! Bravado!, Barrie’s beloved Show Choir, is excited to announce its enchanting Christmas show, “Mistletones,” set to light up the stage on November 29 and 30, 2024, at the Collier Street United Church.

 Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with heartwarming melodies and festive cheer! Our talented choir will serenade you with a delightful mix of traditional carols like “O Holy Night” and “Away in a Manger,” alongside modern favorites such as “Christmas at the Movies” and the lively “The Christmas Can-Can.”

 Musical Director Ellen Wells promises “a show that will evoke cherished memories of holidays past while creating new ones filled with awe-inspiring harmonies and a sprinkle of holiday shenanigans!” A special performance of the spiritual “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” will feature Ty the Poetess, Barrie’s Poet Laureate. Plus, the Choir will perform a stunning rendition of “Carol of the Bells” by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, in Ukrainian! And don’t miss our popular guest artist, cellistSteven McNie, who will add a magical touch to the evening!

Children’s Matinee: A Festive Family Affair! Bring the whole family to our Children’s Matinee on Saturday, November 30! The fun begins at 1 PM with seasonal crafts, followed by a delightful show at 2 PM designed especially for our young audience. Enjoy familiar tunes like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Up On the Housetop,” complete with a special visit from Santa and Olaf!

 Bravado’s Musical production team consists of Musical Director, Ellen Wells, Artistic Director Marianne Derow, and Accompanist Nena Lamarre. Bravado Show Choir is generously sponsored by the City of Barrie, and Barrie Charity Bingo Association.

 Join us for “Mistletones” and experience the magic of the season through music, community spirit, and unforgettable memories! Let the festivities begin!

 

For more information, please contact: Chuck Ruttan, Promotion Coordinator

Phone: 705-737-2646     Email: cfruttan@rogers.com

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What is Choral Fusion?

Not Your Grandma’s Choir

Bravado!’s choral-fusion style transitions fluently from Classical through Gospel, Jazz and Broadway to Rock without sacrificing musical excellence.

Bravado presents 2 self-produced concerts each year in May and December. We support our community by performing for charitable events and we can also be hired for private functions.

About Bravado

Pull back the curtains for a musical experience that leaves a lifetime impression.

Choir

We take pride in our tight harmonies and innovative vocal arrangements of a wide range of musical genres.

Band

Our events often include live bands. From guitar solos to violinists we bring variety to the stage.

THEATRE & COMEDY

We’re not just music, we provide a full theatrical and comedic experience at our events.

SPECIAL GUESTS & SOLOISTS

Bravado! concerts often include special guests drawn from the abundance of talent in our local community. Our past guests have included bell ringers, dancers, a jazz band, acrobats, and even Elvis! Whether it be a string quartet or a trapeze artist, our special guests always enrich our performances, and keep the audience on the edge of their seats!

Choreo

Bravado! is NOT a line of serious people singing from behind hymn sheets. We memorize our music so we can dance! Drawing on the skills of local choreographers, alongside our talented dance captain, we hope to bring you an exciting program, which is a feast for the eyes, and well as the ears!

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
OUR CORE VALUES

Bravado’s mission statement is: “Building Community Through Music.” In addition to going out into the community by holding the popular Voices at Large public rehearsals, Bravado always strives to hire singers, dancers, and musicians from the local community.

We encourage local young people to participate in performances both behind the scenes and onstage and are always looking for our next potential stage manger from within the neighborhood talent! Bravado! lends its support to charitable events and fundraisers, and organizes a charitable give away at each show, to provide support for a local cause in need.

Whether purchasing tickets, looking to join or support Bravado!, or if you simply have a question, drop us a line and we’ll be in touch