The Gettin' Higher Choir's
HONORING FUND
Traditionally at the end of many dance, theatre, orchestral and choral performances the various principals, soloists and guest performers are presented with bouquets by the company members in honor of their contribution to the event. These bouquets are usually paid for by a collection taken up among the company's members in the weeks prior to the performance.
photo by Andrew Kielbowicz, choir photographer and former GHC Bass
Up until our Kapasseni concert in June of 2003 the members of the Getting' Higher Choir followed that tradition. Since that concert our choir has been creating a new tradition. The money we used to spend on perishable flowers now goes to long term practical purposes that provide lasting legacies. At each concert we donate what we have collected amoung ourselves to worthy causes in the names of those we wish to honour for sharing the stage with us in our end of session concerts.
At the end of our Fall session in late January or early February our Honouring Fund is dedicated to providing scholarships for Youth to attend one of the Power of Hope Camps. To learn more about The Power Of Hope and/or to view a photo essay of the participants at one of those camps please click on:
At the first Kapasseni concert after we stopped buying bouquets our Honouring Fund was used to start an orchard in Kapasseni. Since then it has mostly been used to provide scholarships for Kapasseni school children who have to live away from home to continue their education beyond grade six.
For information about the Kapasseni Project please click on: