In the spirit of Christmas, country music performer Gordon Bamford will be performing at Hussar School.
The Juno nominated country singer has headed out on his Country Christmas Tour and is taking his show to 12 rural Alberta schools. The final show of the series is at Hussar School on December 16.
“Last year was the first time we played our Christmas concert tour at select schools in rural Alberta. It was very well received and based on that experience, we wanted to expand the tour and make it bigger and better. We believe in the arts and in supporting music programs in rural schools across Alberta,” says Bamford.
Linda Moczulski, Grade 5/6 teacher at Hussar School was made aware of the shows through a general fax, and saw it as an exciting opportunity.
“We are always looking for Christmas concert ideas so I thought wouldn’t it be great to do something a little different? She said. “How many kids can say that Gord Bamford sang at their Christmas concert?”
The students and attendees will not only get to hear Bamford perform, but they will be on stage as well. The students will open for Bamford with traditional Christmas carols.
Before each concert, the school’s musical group will have a chance to meet the 2010 Canadian Country Music Male Artist of The Year. The participating children will receive free admission for taking part in the concert.
The concert will also help support the school. Along the way Bamford has been making donations to the schools he performs in. The school is also doing a 50/50 draw during the event. Moczulski says Bamford has also been supportive to the students by allowing the school to sell his Christmas CD, and donating $5 from the sale of each unit to Hussar School. They have raised about $900 through this endeavour.
“It’s a chance to showcase our kids, have a big-name concert close to home, and most importantly, have our community get together for a Christmas celebration,” said Moczulski.
ATB is helping support the tour. Tickets are available at Hussar School, call 403-787-3781.
