Singers of all ages are raising their voices in the Shuswap, ready to serenade audiences again after the pandemic.

The Shuswap Intergenerational Choir is made up of singers aged 7-17 and adults 70 and older. Anyone in between those age brackets is welcome as well, but is asked to bring someone that fits in either category.

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The choir is back for its first live concert since 2020, having dealt with pandemic restrictions. It will be the group香蕉视频直播檚 fourth year performing together at Nexus First in Salmon Arm Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m. Admission for the concert is by donation.

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