Did You Know ?

The Watsonairs are celebrating 70 years next year and here are a few fun facts :

1. The Watsonairs were founded by Kathleen Watson in 1956, hence the name 'Watsonairs'.

2. They are the longest continuously operating choral group in Saskatchewan.

3. Kathleen Watson was the voice teacher of renowned opera singer Jon Vickers.

4. Watson was the choir director up until 1964.

5. Gladys Strom led the choir from 1965 to 2005!

6. May Janzen, choir member, became the choir director following Gladys Strom's retirement and led the choir until 2023!

7. Amy Robinson, who had been the accompanist, took over the reigns as choir director two years ago and is starting her third year this year. For more information regarding the history of the Watsonairs first concert click here. Wish you a great week! The Watsonairs
   

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   Photo of Kathleen Watson and the Watsonairs taken at a performance in December 1962. Kathleen is in the centre wearing a black dress!

   
   

Don't miss out !

There's still time to register for the Watsonairs Fall Session! Signing up is a breeze, and you have a couple of exciting options! You can: - sign up online by clicking on this link: Watsonairs Fall Session - join us at the first practice on Monday, September 8th at the Messiah Lutheran Church. Practices are set for Monday nights from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church.Our vibrant three-part choir is gearing up for the spectacular Christmas Carol Festival on December 4th. Seize this fantastic opportunity to be part of a wonderful group of women who love to sing!

Christmas Carol Festival Fundraiser for Prince Albert Salvation Army, December 2024.

There's Still Time to Sign Up!!

There's still time to register for the Watsonairs Fall Session! Registration is easy and there are a couple of options to do so! You can : - sign up online by clicking on this link : Watsonairs Fall Session - come to the first practice on Monday, September 8th at the Messiah Lutheran Church Practices will be from from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Monday nights at the Messiah Lutheran Church. Our three-part choir will be preparing music for the Christmas Carol Festival on December 4th. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to join a group of women who love to sing!

Christmas Carol Festival Fundraiser for Prince Albert Salvation Army, December 2024.