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Press page 5 continued from page 4 "I was feeling very lost and empty, but the choir's so nurturing. It helps you express yourself, understand a gift you have and share it with other people with the same gift. You feel very surrounded and very protected and cared about, and going out and doing good things, singing at the nursing homes and other places we sing at. And all that clapping's been really good for my wrist!" Big Soul Project performs its share of Christmas concerts, but can be heard year-round at many venues, says MacDonald, from "a tiny church in Kazabazua to the United Way big kickoff. And you have a remarkably similar experience. The humanity of the world becomes a lot more prevalent." The choir is also anticipating the imminent release of its selftitled CD just in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, the two-hour Monday night rehearsal has flown by. The choir - accompanied by MacDonald's piano along with a full drum kit, bass and electric guitar - has more than done justice to People Get Ready, backed Peggy Caldwell, one of the group's half-dozen soloists, on an impassioned Put a Little Love in Your Heart, and tackled a couple of new tunes. Making plans for their usual post-rehearsal beer, the members stream out into the winter night, flushed with renewed energy and camaraderie, their arms swinging and eyes sparkling. Spotting me, they exclaim, "No one wants to go home!" "Mike says, 'There's no such thing as a bad note.'" "You always get high singing." "It's like a psychic carwash." For more information, check out www.atlanticvoices.ca, www.ottawafolkcommunitychoir.ca or www.bigsoulproject.com end of article back to Press |
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