Release Date: January 7, 2010
Media Contact: Dale Johnson, External Relations
E-mail: Dale.Johnson@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-585-5439
Mobile: 306-536-4312
Fax: 306-585-4997
University choir to perform at Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony
As part of the cross country Olympic torch relay, the University of Regina's Chamber Singers have been selected to perform "There's a Light", the official anthem of the 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay Ceremony on January 9, when the Olympic torch passes through Regina. The torch relay presentation will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Regina Sportplex, 1717 Elphinstone St.

The Chamber Singers have performed in some of North America's great concert halls including Carnegie Hall in New York. They twice won first prize in the mixed choir category at the National CBC Amateur Choral Competition, as well as first prize in the chamber choir category at the International Eisteddfod in Wales. Comprised of about 30 singers and specializing in the performance of a cappella choral repertoire, they were recently invited to perform at the national convention of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, a biennial convention featuring some of the top choirs from across Canada. The group is also preparing to release a CD recording.

For more information contact:
Dr. Aaron Mitchell
Director of Choral Activities
Phone: 585-5538
E-mail: Aaron.Mitchell@uregina.ca