Talented local musicians showcased their singing and instrumental abilities for the Rotary Club of Estevan’s 65th annual Christmas Carol Festival on Sunday night at St. Paul’s United Church.
Soloists, duets, trios and groups were all part of the entertainment.
The festival opened with an instrumental prelude by the brass ensemble for the Southeast Chorus and the Northwest Chorus. The choruses then sang three Christmas carols from their recent annual celebration of Christmas music.
Once the choruses were finished, Sandra Bazin performed a flute solo, and was then joined by Ed Retzer to play a duet.
A new group for this year, WoolTree Grove and the Turks, then took to the stage for an instrument and vocal performance.
Local worship band The Way played three Christmas songs for the audience.
The large audience that gathered for the festival then had their chance to sing four Christmas carols.
The performances resumed with the Estevan Comprehensive School’s choir singing three songs.
Three local youths, Randi Milbrandt, Rachel Duncan and Rebecca Duncan, sang for the crowd.
The Spruce Ridge School Grade 3 to 5 choir played three songs, and then a new group, Focal Point, sang two numbers.
Members of the Rotary Club joined Focal Point on the stage to sing We Wish You a Merry Christmas to wrap up the evening.
A free-will offering was taken at the door, and proceeds will be directed to the band and music programs in the Estevan area.
