Sirens and Harmonia
2024–25 concert season announced
Sirens Choral Association (SCA) recently announced the 12th season of Sirens and the 10th season of Harmonia Youth Choir. With a diverse range of concerts, this season promises to be a journey through the rich tapestry of vocal harmony.
SCA Artistic Director Kelsea McLean says, “This year, we are especially excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Harmonia Youth Choir—a milestone that fills us with pride. As artistic director, my goal is to celebrate the skills and talents of our incredible singers, reigniting excitement for our concerts here on PEI. Our 2024-25 season embraces a return to our roots and a celebration of simplicity. You can look forward to performances featuring beloved pieces from our album Boundless, along with a fresh rendition of Katerina Gimon’s Elements, which we last performed a few seasons ago. By revisiting these pieces, we highlight the timeless Sirens and Harmonia sound that keeps our audiences coming back for more.”
Harmonia kicks off the season with Stars Tonight on December 14 at 7 pm. This heartwarming program celebrates light and hope, featuring Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre, White Winter Hymnal by Pentatonix, and Tracy Wong’s Fly.
On January 25 at 7:30 pm, Sirens presents Longing for Light. This reflective program explores the search for warmth and brightness in the winter darkness, with highlights like “Imaginary Garden” by Marie-Claire Saindon, “The Frost” by Erin Propp, and “Singkap Siaga” by Tracy Wong.
Harmonia’s final performance of the season, The Songs We Weave, will be on May 10 at 2:30 pm. This lively concert celebrates storytelling and movement with works like “My Letter to the World” by Toby Young, “Sing Gently” by Eric Whitacre, “Jabberwocky” by Carolyn Jennings, and “Sing to Me” by Andrea Ramsey.
Sirens concludes the season with Elements on June 14 at 7:30 pm. This program celebrates the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire—and their influence on life and music, inspired by Katerina Gimon’s Elements. Stay tuned for a second concert date to be announced soon.
All concerts take place at Park Royal United in Charlottetown.
In an effort to ensure a choral community that is accessible to all, SCA has introduced a pay-what-you-can ticket structure this season.