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Welcome to Renate's Baton. This blog is mostly for and about my choir, The York Region Community Choir.

But, While I'm holding the baton, I'm in charge. So, if I want to talk about other parts of my life, I will. :)

The choir itself is a community and I'm discovering that we have a lot in common with one another besides our love of music and singing.

When I go off on a tangent, there is always a crowd coming along. Join us!

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

YRCC 2023 Spring Seniors Tour- Members please sign up to attend

 YRCC choristers, please sign up for the seniors performances. 

Go to the Events Signup page and choose the Tuesdays that are best for you and register. 

If you need help, please contact someone on the executive or send Renate an email. 


Monday, May 8, 2023

YRCC Spring 2023 Senior's Tour

 Starting our seniors' tour right after the concert is a great way to keep up the energy of that special day instead of giving in to the post-show blues which often happen. We've got a concert every Tuesday for the next several weeks, starting tomorrow!

Be sure to sign up for the seniors' performances in the Events section of our website. The homes don't always have space for all of us, and it will help me to prepare. 

Also on the website, under Members Only, you'll find a section called "Seniors' Performance Orders"

There is this list below, and a link to the sing-along lyrics. (here's the link again). You can print the lyrics if you like or have them on an electronic device, or use the screen with the residents (recommended, so we're in community with the residents, singing together)

The order is flexible and we'll decide each Tuesday what the order will be, but it will be as close as possible to what is listed. Always bring all of your music. 



Saturday, May 6th: YRCC 2023 Spring Concert: Happy Together


What a wonderful concert!

I was so very happy, and I felt my theme of sunshine and blue skies fill the choir and the audience with love and joy. We were all Happy Together, happy to be together again after the long pandemic. Our last Spring Concert was in May 2019. It was a long, dark time. But, as sure as the sunrise, we're back!