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CR Collaborative Arts
My Story
Catherine started CR Collaborative Arts
as therapy and to bring all of her arts endeavours into one place.
Catherine’s Story
After Catherine broke her fingers, her doctors encouraged her to do activities to strengthen her fingers. Since Catherine is a professional musician, playing flute was definitely part of the therapy, but crocheting and baking became very passionate crafts that were “quiet” and very relaxing.
The products were a bonus. Catherine has always enjoyed baking and creative arts, but it's so much fun to share her products with you.
Music has been the backbone of Catherine's life. She was an elementary Music teacher for 35 years and has taught flute since she was 15 years old.
Catherine Richardson (CR) Collaborative Arts brings all of her professions together in one place.
Music, Crocheting, Baking & Creative Arts
have helped keep a smile on my face and hopefully others will smile too.
Enchorus Children's Choir
Enchorus Children's Choir started in October 2012 by director, Catherine Richardson, at the request of the Burlington Concert Band. The intent was to sing for the concert and then disband, but the choir members wanted to continue. This year, Enchorus celebrates 10 years of wonderful, musical experiences and outstanding, long-lasting friendships.
The members of the choir are amazing young people in Grade 2 to 12, who come from the Burlington, Oakville, and Hamilton area. They are all passionate about singing, and love to bring joy to the audiences who hear them.
Since 2012, they have performed in six performances with the Burlington Concert Band, and have shared concerts with the Halton Regional Police Chorus, Tempus Choral Society, Burlington Civic Chorale, Circle of Harmony, Burlington Welsh Male Chorus, and at many community events, including singing at a Marlies hockey game in Toronto. This season, Enchorus sang at the Aldershot Tree Lighting, the Candlelit Stroll held in downtown Burlington, and celebrated their 10th anniversary by singing with the Burlington Concert Band at a very exciting and energizing concert on December 2, 2022. Enchorus also collaborated with the Burlington Welsh Ladies Chorus for a fundraising concert in Hamilton for the Hôpital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti on December 11, 2022. In 2023, Enchorus has done so many wonderful performances. It's nice to be back on stage peforming for our loyal supporters.
In 2024, we have many performances booked. Mark your calendars for March 24, 2024 at St. Matthew's on the Plains Anglican Church for the ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association) Techers concert. It's always an honour to perform at this concert. You'll be treated to a concert of professional musicians sharing their talents. Proceeds of the concert go to the scholarship fund of the ORTMA organization. https://hhormta.org/
If you know anyone who loves to sing and is in Grade 2
up to the end of high school,
we'd be happy to chat with you about joining Enchorus.
catherinerichardsonarts@gmail.com
Most Recent Performances
November 18
Aldershot Tree Lighting - Craft Sale & Entertainment
Event from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Enchorus will sing from 3:30-4:30
Outdoors at Downsview Dr. and Plains Rd.
November 25
Concert with Circle of Harmony Chorus
1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Concerts
Enchorus will sing at both concerts
Clearview Church - Oakville
www.circleofharmony.ca for tickets
December 2
Concert with Vocal Point Choir of Hamilton
4:00 p.m. Concert
Laidlaw United Church - Hamilton
www.vocalpointchoir.com for tickets
December 22
Performance at Burlington Performing Arts Centre
with WHITEHORSE, a JUNO award winning musical group.
Thanks to Melissa and Luke for inviting our senior members to sing with them as guests for the song December's Chlidren.
We are so honoured that we were invited to sing with such an incredible and talented group. What an amazing opportunity for Enchorus. We loved it. www.whitehorsemusic.com
Variante Harp & Flute Duo
Est. 1992
Nathalie Younglai - harp nathalieyounglai@gmail.com
Catherine Richardson - flute catricha@gmail.com
www.varianteduo.com
Contact us to book our services or to
purchase one of our CDs.
We'd love to hear from you.
harpandflute@varianteduo.com
Catherine's Crochet
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You may order scarves, hats, lap blankets, ponchos, baby sweaters, children's sweaters or any other item you'd like.
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Please contact Catherine to see what is in already in stock.
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Inquire about the items you would like to order.