Meaford’s Goldenaires Choir donated $300 to each of the elementary and secondary music programs at Georgian Bay Community School last week.
The women’s choir was officially formed in 1969 under the direction of John Fox. The name of the choir was chosen because Meaford was known as the Golden Town at that time.
Over the years the choir has remained a non-audition community choir and is the only one of its kind in the Meaford/Thornbury area.
The choir performs twice a year, with a Christmas and a Spring concert. The music performed is varied – popular, classical, secular and religious. There is often a guest group or soloist to enhance the choir’s performance.
Beyond the concerts, the Goldenaires give back to the community at large by singing at the local Long Term Care homes, performing at community events when asked, and donating funds to the music programs in the schools as well as outreach organizations.
