Chamber Singers of Algoma remember gift of music

Patty Gartshore shares a personal gift of song when Chamber Singers of Algoma presents its Christmas concert on Sunday. Article content

The 32-member group’s director is including an arrangement of Ave Maria by her late uncle, Pat Thompson, in the program. The women’s chorus will perform the work arranged by the pianist who was active in Sault Ste. Marie’s jazz scene. Article content Article content

Thompson composed the work for Gartshore’s father, the late Ed Malone, when he sang at Blessed Sacrament.

“ He sang it many times at mass for weddings and funerals,” said Gartshore in an email to The Sault Star. “It has a beautiful soaring melody with a lovely supporting accompaniment. It has an immediate appeal.”

The women’s chorus also takes the spotlight on Patapan, while the men