MacKay Choristers

MacKay Choristers Mackay Choristers is a weekly day-time community choir on Thursdays at 9:30 am. in Goderich, Ontario. It currently has a membership of about 40.

Rehearsals will be begin on Sept. 10 at 9:30 am at Lakeshore United Church on North St. Director: Linda Street; Accompanist: Donelda Schwartzentruber. The MacKay Choristers began in 1983 with 16 members under the inspirational leadership of Janet Kalbfleisch. The choir sings locally in two annual concerts, one in the spring, the other in the fall, along with the Goderich Laketown Band. The group e

njoys to visit local establishments such as Goderich Place, the Goderich Adult Day Centre, Harbour Hill, the Betty Cardno Centre and Huronview
As well, the Choristers have enjoyed singing in Bayfield, Clinton, St. Mary’s, Toronto, Welland and Zurich. In 1989 and again in 1990, the Choristers performed at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall in the Seniors Jubilee Concert series. Choristers have also participated in four-day workshop/holiday sessions in Muskoka in 1989, 1991 and 1993 and in Stratford in 1996. In 1993 and again in 1998, Choristers were privileged to have composer-arranger Don Besig conduct two choral workshops in Goderich. Following his first visit, Don, assisted by Nancy Price, composed and dedicated a song for the Choristers - “Say It With A Song” - which has since become the Choristers’ signature piece. Both Nancy Price and the Robert Wood Choir from Welland attended the 1998 workshop. The Choristers have hosted a choral workshop with Prof. Victoria Meredith in 2010 and more recently with Prof. Rachel Rensink-Hoff, with members from at least 12 other local choirs.

05/16/2026

Choir dogs. 😎

04/29/2026

Let's play! 😂

04/29/2026

“You don’t reach high notes by pushing harder; you reach them by coordinating better.”

Most singers assume the problem with high notes is strength — so they push, squeeze, and try to “force it out.” But that’s exactly what creates the tightness, cracks, and strain.

In reality, high notes are not a power issue. They are a coordination issue.

When breath support is unstable, the voice gets shaky.
When too much vocal weight is carried upward, the throat tightens.
When register balance isn’t developed, the voice feels like it hits a wall.

So the real question is not “Why can’t I hit that note?”
It’s “What part of my coordination is not yet working together?”

Because once breath, weight, and placement align… the same notes that once felt impossible start to feel natural.

Question for you:
What do you struggle with more when singing high notes — breaking, strain, or losing power?..✍🏽

❤️NE🎤
HAPPY SINGING❤️

Good for you!
01/19/2026

Good for you!

The IODE Maple Leaf Chapter had the great pleasure of awarding longtime member, Nancy Hughes, with the 2025 Citizenship Award at their December Christmas dinner. Nancy has tirelessly served our chapter in many capacities - nationally, provincially and locally. Her vast knowledge of IODE, devoted service and unwavering dedication is remarkable. Her kind and friendly demeanour has made an impact on members as well her community. Thank you Nancy for your outstanding leadership and congratulations. Seen here with Nancy Hughes (center) are Ann-Marie Becke, Membership, and Penny Murray, incoming Regent. 🍁

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Lakeshore United Church, 56 North Street
Goderich, ON
N7A2T4

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9:30am - 11:30am

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