Just in Time Choirs Fall 2024 Concert “River”

Join the Just in Time Choirs for their Fall Concert, “River”, at a new location: Northgate Church, Burgess Road, Courtenay on Saturday December 7th 2024. Matinee – 3:00 pm and evening performance – 7:30 pm.

In keeping with the “River” theme, songs have been chosen for their reference to rivers, but also because they reflect how our journey through life is like a river meandering, sometimes rushing, discovering what’s around the next bend.

These choirs are known for their versatility and their performances cover a wide spectrum of musical styles from jazz, ballads, folk, swing, soul, and contemporary pop to classic rock. You’ll hear “Take me to the River”, classic rock by Al Green, jazz standards like “Moon River”, the folk classic, “Shenandoah”, Tina Turner’s iconic version of “Proud Mary” and contemporary pop like James Bay’s “Hold Back the River”, just to name a few of the great river themed songs on the setlist. The concert finale brings all three choirs together to perform a few pieces, including Carly Simon’s anthemic “Let the River Run”.

All songs have been chosen by Just in Time’s founder and choral conductor, Wendy Nixon Stothert. “I love how the river can be a metaphor for so many life experiences like change and renewal, comfort and solace, and so much more, for cultures all around the globe.” says Nixon Stothert. “Living on the Puntledge River, I get to witness all the seasonal stages of the river and the role it plays in nurturing our environment. This setlist is like a love letter to the river, an ode of appreciation.”

Approaching their 20th year, the Just in Time Choirs organization comprises three ensembles: Unplugged (everyone welcome), and the smaller auditioned groups, the Jems (treble) and Vocal Minority (mixed). These renowned local contemporary choirs will be joined by talented musical collaborators: Sean Mooney on piano, Britt Bowman on bass, Beau Stocker on drums, Arlo Fleenor on guitar. The infectious joy that all three choirs project in their presentations is uplifting and entertaining and has the audience tapping their feet and singing along.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 & under. There is also a live stream option for $25 per household, and we are again offering a limited number of Community Supported Tickets at $15 for those under financial constraint. Tickets and full details available online at justintime.tickit.ca or the Just in Time web site www.justinetimechoirs.ca.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, subject to availability, but patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early as performances regularly sell out.

The choirs look forward to sharing the joy of singing with you and welcoming you to the show!