At a time when we all need a tonic to the days we’re living in, Evemarie Brunelle provided exactly that on the afternoon of November 10th at the Westboro Masonic Hall. Big Sing Ottawa! was big fun and a superb chance to raise our voices together in celebration, joy and hope.
At the sold-out event jointly sponsored by Gil’s Hootenanny and Spirit of Rasputin’s, over ninety folks were skillfully led to vocal heights by Evemarie’s tremendous voice and masterful direction. Within two hours we were transformed from a group of aspiring singers to a single choral instrument singing four-part harmonies in 5/4 or 7/8 time. Quite extraordinary.
We all left feeling lifted and renewed with a song in our heart. If you ever get a chance to participate in the Big Sing!, get your tickets early. If you’ve been once, you’re hooked.