Regional gathering all about songs, stronger together
These two simple words encompass what the Canadian Military Wives Choir Greenwood (CMWCG) is all about: “stronger” and “together.”
Founded in 2017, the choir’s membership consists of 30-plus female presenting singers connecting through shared experiences in the military community. The CMWCG embraces women supporting women through music, friendship and empowerment. The CMWCG is one of 15 Canadian Military Wives Choirs across the country.
April 14 to 16, 14 Greenwood members participated in a Maritime “meet up,” joining with the Gagetown and Halifax CMWCs in Halifax. The choirs shared their voices through musical collaboration, creating one voice full of love, joy and laughter. The song, “Stronger Together,” is the CMWCs anthem, and bringing the three Maritime choirs together to sing this was a magical experience. Getting together after so many years apart made this trip extra special, and choir members all hope to attend and host more events like this.
“The choir helped me make amazing friends in a brand-new community,” says Natasha Ching, who joined the CMWCG in September 2022 and took over as musical director in January. “I spend as much time laughing as I do singing with the choir!
“As the choir learns and grows, I hope for it to become a staple in the community, both musically and as a supportive network for women.”
Ching volunteered to take over as musical director, despite not having musical director leadership, as, since January, the Greenwood choir’s membership has doubled! Members are as excited as she is to help the choir establish strong roots in the community, and are confident in achieving this goal through her encouraging, upbeat and energetic personality.
After participating in the Month of the Military Child Concert with the 14 Wing Greenwood Band in April, choir members are looking forward to holding a Mother’s Day fundraiser dinner May 13, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Kingston Lion’s Club. The Kingston Lions will be serving up a spaghetti dinner, with meat or vegetarian sauce, and garlic bread. This is a freewill offering event (cash or etransfers are accepted). Coffee and tea will be provided and soft drinks are available to purchase. With the environment in mind, takeout will be available when you provide the container!
Interested in joining the choir or coming to its next performance? Check out the Canadian Military Wives Choir Greenwood on Facebook. New members are welcome in September.
