Crescendo International Choir gave several Christmas concerts in December, raising money for a variety of charitable causes. Most recently, the choir spread holiday cheer to residents and staff at the Casa Verde retirement home in Almoradi on Monday, December 16.
The day before that, Crescendo sang five holiday songs at the main plaza in Los Montesinos in Spanish and English. The songs were The Little Drummer Boy, Campana sobre Campana, Ya Viena la Vieja, White Christmas and Feliz Navidad. Musical arrangements of the first four songs into four-part harmonies was done by Musical Director Irene Oliva.
On December 9, Crescendo gave a free concert at La Siesta Evangelical Church in Torrevieja, raising over 336 Euros. Funds donated at this event went to the church’s chosen charities. A week earlier, Crescendo gave a concert at Casa de Cultura in Benijofar. The event was free but a charity collection after the event raised over 308 euros for the local food bank.
Another important choir event also happened in December. That is, its Spanish pianist Antonio (Tony) Guillen is leaving Crescendo Choir after working in this role for 12 years. “Toni has been with us for many years and his enthusiasm and professionalism at the piano will be extremely missed by every member of the choir,” said Robin Myers, President of Crescendo International Choir. “But we wish him all the best for his future endeavors.”
Do you like to sing, dear reader? The choir would be delighted to welcome new singers. The current choir includes expats from England, Scotland, Wales, the US, the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia, among other nationalities.
Choir rehearsals take place at Rincon de Miguel in Los Montesinos. They are held on Monday evenings from 17:45 to 19:45, starting on January 6, 2025. All singers are welcome.
For more details about the choir, see crescendo-choir.com. You can also follow the group on Facebook at Crescendo International Choir. If you have questions, email info@crescendo-choir.com.
