Nothing says Christmas like the sound of voices raised in song.
Fans of choral music have two concerts to check out in New Westminster this weekend.
The acclaimed ensemble musica intima is visiting town once again to perform their Christmas concert, and New Westminster's own Amabilis Singers also have a holiday concert on offer.
* On Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. the Amabilis Singers are offering up A Christmas Wish.
The concert is taking place at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church at 8255 13th Ave. (between First and Newcombe streets) in Burnaby.
"Come, be moved by the luscious writing of Dan Forrest, the majesty of Mendelssohn's Heilig, Heilig, the stirring purity of Caracciola's There is No Rose and the tenderness of Rutter's Christmas Lullaby," says a notice from the choir.
The concert will also include favourite carols and sing-alongs.
Tickets are $20, or free for children under 12. They're available from all choir members, at the door, or by calling 604-433-6538. See www.amabilissingers.org for more.
* On Saturday evening, Dec. 14, musica intima performs its holiday concert at Knox Presbyterian Church in Sapperton, starting at 7:30 p.m.
The concert, light for the Child, includes works by Benjamin Britten, Kristopher Fulton, Michael Conway Baker and John Burge.
"I love performing here," says Melanie Adams, who runs a voice studio in New Westminster and is currently the ensemble's longest-serving member. "Knox Presbyterian Church is close and intimate, and a beautiful building to sing in. People who find it more difficult to get into Vancouver have a chance to hear music by one of the country's best ensembles."
Tickets are $35 regular, $30 for seniors or $10 for students, with group rates available.
Buy online through www.musicaintima.org or call 604-731-6618.
Knox Church is at 403 East Columbia St.
