I believe in the importance of singing together. Some people love to sing in a choir because of the social bond they have with their fellow choristers. Some people love the challenge of learning new music, or gaining new techniques. Some of us love the feeling of singing; the breathing, resonating, focusing and listening required and the "high" we often feel after a good rehearsal. Some people are just learning to sing for the first time; some people have been singing all their lives. The Bruneau Centre supports all of these definitions of "choir" and much more. We support the conductors, educators and researchers who work to create, nurture, understand and improve choral music in our province and beyond. I am delighted to have joined the team in the fall of 2019 and look forward to working with the board, staff, and community to help this amazing gift have an unforgettable legacy!