Kids and adults kick off the season at Kindersley’s Carol Festival

By Joan Janzen

Once again, a long-standing tradition took place in Kindersley on Sunday evening, December 3rd. The date marked the night of the Christmas Carol Festival held at St. Paul’s United Church when a large audience came to enjoy the evening’s performances.

Sharon Haubrich, as MC, welcomed everyone and thanked the audience for supporting music in the community. She also thanked the ushers, sound personnel and those greeting at the door. Before the entertainment began, everyone participated in singing several Christmas carols.

PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN, click for larger images and captions

View fullsize

The Mosaic Trio of Vanessa Klassen, Christina Bakanec, and Sandy Yiu on piano kicked off the festive performances at the Carol Festival on December 3rd.

View fullsize

Felicity and Maria Bosch were two of the youngest performers at this year’s Carol Festival.

View fullsize

An instrumental selection “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” performed by Kenzi Weese and Adalee Marcos was enjoyed by the audience at the Kindersley Carol Festival.

View fullsize

Kaitlyn Herner and Vanessa Klassen performed “Jingle Bell Rock” at the Kindersley Carol Festival.

View fullsize

Once again, St. Paul’s United Church Handbell Choir, directed by Clayton Braybrook, performed several selections at the Carol Festival.

View fullsize

Kathy Strutt and Clayton Braybrook performed in the Adult Percussion Ensemble, along with Helen Barclay, Glenda Watson, Sage Barclay-Rosher and Isabelle Jackson.

Celebration of the holiday season kicked off with the Mosaic Trio of Vanessa Klassen, Christina Bakanec and Sandy Yiu. They were followed by some of the youngest performers on the program, Felicity and Maria Bosch, Andy Venn, Kenzi Weese and Adalee Marcos.

Throughout the evening, more young people delighted the audience with their performances. They included Brooklyn Hagan, Oriana Gonzalez and Moira Padberg, Reille Longtin, Isabelle Jackson, Angela and Dominic Bosch, Sierra Gardiner, Jayla Peardon and Serenity Malcolm, Ava Watchel and Alexus Bellisle, Sage Barclay-Rosher and Kaitlyn Herner.

The Kindersley Community Choir graced the stage twice during the festival, singing a number of festive tunes. Another traditional performance followed by St. Paul’s United Church Handbell Choir, who skillfully performed two numbers.

Six members of the Adult Percussion Ensemble entertained the audience with “I Saw 3 Ships” and “Sleigh Ride.” The evening concluded with MC Sharon wishing everyone all the best this holiday season on behalf of the Kindersley & District Music Festival Committee.