2023-03-24
2023-03-24
April Fools' Day "Fool If You Don't Come" Fundraising Concert
Description
Well known group, The Stares, lend their musical talent and entertainment to the Holy Cross Music Department in raising funds to support the Holy Cross Symphonic Band as they embark on a competition trip to Orlando Florida in April 2023.
This rock concert is being made possible with the help of community donors including Atkinson Home Hardware, Mat Clancy and Adam Candon for Remax, and Coca Cola-Kingston.
There will be a BBQ and Silent Auction on site and some additional musical guests.
The Stares are a hard working, Gananoque-based band with deep ties to Kingston, ON and a great reputation for “putting on a show” for their audience. They’re known for rock-tacular medleys, like marrying Superstition with Another One Bites the Dust, and for turning people onto timeless but lesser known classics by “Staresifying” the tunes they play – take the Zeppelin acoustic song Bron-Y-Aur Stomp or Wild Horses by the Stones, for example.
The Stares cover acts such as: The Black Keys, Aerosmith, Elle King, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Doors, Heart, and more.
Every year the Holy Cross Music Department affords it’s student musicians the opportunity to travel and to participate in an Internationally-recognized Music Festival.
For the last 3 decades, young musicians have travelled to New York, Chicago, Orlando, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Quebec City, and even New Orleans. This year, after a 3-year travel hiatus because of a global pandemic, we are very excited to be returning to Orlando to participate in the highly-acclaimed, Festival Disney, from April 25 to May 1.
In addition to hours of intense individual practice and ensemble rehearsals, our student musicians and many parent volunteers have spent countless hours working to raise funds to help supplement the costs of our transportation to Florida (2 Coach Buses).
These “band trips” not only provide our student musicians with the opportunity to perform in a world-class music festival, but they also introduce them to travel and cultural experiences they may never have the chance to do in their lifetimes. Furthermore, the comradery that is nurtured helps build friendships that last far beyond their high school years.
Don't miss out, don't be the fool come April 1st.....
Grab your tickets for what promises to be a full and affordable night of fun for everyone.
100% of proceeds support these young musicians to reach their fundraising goal.
Purchase tickets using the QR code on the poster or visit www.HCtoday.ca or reach out to inquire about picking up tickets at the school.
- Event Type: Arts & Entertainment