Through the Eyes of a Child is the theme for our concert on Nov. 29.  At this concert, we will sing in recognition of World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s Global Day of Action for children which happens on November 20. This program highlights the gifts that children give us: gifts of humour, wonder, innocence, and simplicity. We will open with This Little Light of Mine, a traditional spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan, and follow that with The Gift to be Simple, a traditional Shaker tune arranged by Bob Chilcott. The gift of humour and wonder is celebrated in Kookoorookoo, words by Christina Rossetti set to music by Jon Washburn. Animal Crackers, the poetry of Ogden Nash arranged by Eric Whitacre, is full of surprises, chuckles and laugh out loud humor.  Beautiful childish innocence is captured in Goodnight Moon, the words of a child’s book written by Margaret Wise-Brown set to music by Eric Whitacre. Teach Your Children by Graham Nash speaks to our role as adults to support and guide children as they grow up.  I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, arranged for us by Nanaimo musician Nico Rhodes, speaks to the importance of living life to the fullest.  We Rise Again made famous by the Rankin Family, is an anthem of resilience and hope.  Please plan to join us!  There are many more beautiful pieces of music that we want to share with you. These concerts are in support of the VI Children’s Health Foundation.  Donations may be made at the door.