Christmas
At 7pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 the Peterborough Pop Ensemble will be presenting Christmas Is at Emmanuel United Church; a celebration of the season including some of the Ensemble's favourite Christmas music and some sing-along Christmas standards to get everyone involved. Featuring incredible special guests UnBellievable and the Electric City Singers, this is one Christmas concert you won't want to miss! Donations for tickets will be accepted at the door, as well as non-perishable food items for the local food bank. We hope to see you there to share the joy and blessings of the season.
Spring
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble is excited to announce that our 2023 spring concert, A Century of Song, will be taking place at Market Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 7 pm! Featuring music starting from the 1920s and hitting every decade since, this concert will highlight some of the best of the Ensemble's repertoire including jazz standards, gospel, pop, songs of WWII, Motown, and so much more! With a little something for everyone, this concert is sure to have you tapping your toes, dancing, and singing along. Save the date now; we can't wait to see you there!
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble has been performing throughout Peterborough and the surrounding area since 2000.
The Pop Ensemble strives to present the highest level of musical excellence while creating wonderful concert experiences for its audiences. With a diverse musical style and an obvious love of singing, the Pop Ensemble has developed a remarkable reputation for its musical interpretations of a broad spectrum of music, including jazz, pop, Broadway and gospel. Described as energetic and infectious, the Peterborough Pop Ensemble celebrates music and the way it can inspire and unite us all.
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble believes in the importance of supporting local charities and the community, and the Pop Ensemble proudly participates in many local events. In June 2012 the Pop Ensemble was awarded a Civic Award for Community Betterment and has been named Peterborough's "musical ambassadors".
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble first began in the spring of 2000 under the name The Peterborough Singers Pop Ensemble. The group was created to perform a few popular songs at the Valentine’s Concert for our local award-winning chorus The Peterborough Singers. Barbara Monahan was asked to direct because of her love of “pop” music, and her ability to create a casual, relaxed performance atmosphere. With Barb at the piano, watching the ensemble perform was like being invited into their living room to enjoy an intimate concert. The audience’s response was so enthusiastic that the members of this small group decided to keep the group together. Several performance opportunities followed in the fall and, as they say, the rest is history.
In 2008 the Pop Ensemble made the decision to forge ahead on their own and officially becoming the Peterborough Pop Ensemble as of January 1, 2009. Many talented vocalists have come and gone through the years; each has enriched the development and musical performances of this diverse vocal ensemble.
The Ontario 55+ Summer Games is a celebration of active living. Hosted annually, alternating between Winter and Summer, the Games bring together people 55 years of age or older for competition and camaraderie. The Games Ontario Program is operated under the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries as part of its efforts to support amateur sport, physical activity, and community development in the province. The Ontario 55+ Games are delivered in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association.
The Pop Ensemble was honoured to be a part of the opening ceremonies by singing the national anthem. It was the first time the bilingual version was performed.
The Pop Ensemble was honoured to sing at the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival this year. It is always such a privilege to be part of the Carnation ceremony - a ceremony of remembrance - which is held annually. Special mention to Survivors Abreast who organized this amazing event. All money raised helped purchase equipment to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
For general inquiries please contact us at info@popensemble.com
For information on:
Auditioning for the group
Booking the Ensemble
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Please contact:
Maureen Harris-Lowe email: mharrislowe@yahoo.ca
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble
534 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario
CANADA
K9H 3S2
