Volume 71, Issue 12 | December 2017
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President's Message
There`s a snow squall outside my office window as I write this note…reminding us all how much we wish we were our children or grandchildren dreaming in anticipation of what Santa will bring for Christmas!

This year, 2017, saw many great Ontario District happenings including innovations like the mixed quartet contest at Spring Convention and the mixed chorus contest at Fall Convention, along with the continuation of our District Seniors Chorus started in 2016. All of these support the Society`s vision of "Everyone In Harmony" and we need to be proud of the impending diversity this will bring to the world of Barbershop Harmony.

Joan and I would like to wish each and everyone of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and the best of health, happiness, and song in 2018.

Sincerely,
Frank Knoll,
Ontario District President
Steve Armstrong Stepping Down
20 years after becoming a founding member and the front-line director of Toronto Northern Lights, Steven Armstrong is stepping back from the primary musical leadership role in the chorus. Steve directed the chorus in International competition fifteen times, including leading them to five consecutive silver medals and the gold medal champion title in Toronto in 2013.

Steve will continue to sing with the chorus and play a large role in the musical direction of the Northern Lights. Associate director Jordan Travis will officially take over as front-line director on January 1, 2018.

At the end of the Northern Lights annual Christmas show on December 9th, Steve received a standing ovation in recognition of his years of outstanding chorus leadership.
Video of the Month
The Toronto Northern Lights chorus performs the Christmas favourite Mary Did You Know, under the direction of Steve Armstrong.

Looking Back - 1966 - Part I
By  Waldo Redekop  - Ontario District Historian
1966: Part II

In the 1966 District Directory, the Quartet Promotion Committee is listed John Sutton and Jack Watson as the contacts, together with the 1965 Ontario District Quartet Champions, The Four-In-Accord. The members of the quartet were Tenor- Ken Buttery, Lead- Len Clement, Bari- Ken Brooks and Bass- Elmer Down (contact man).

Thanks for a great year. See you in 2018!
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