St. Arsenije Sremac Choir
Annual Concert (2023)
On Saturday, November 4, under the vaults of the Church of St. Arsenije Sremac in Whitby, under the direction of the conductor Mrs. Ivana Lukic, the annual concert of the church choir was held with special guest-singers from the Oshawa Russian Community. In the crowded church, everyone could enjoy the performance of the most beautiful church and liturgical compositions by famous Russian and Serbian composers.
This beautiful gathering was attended by distinguished guests from the city of Whitby, Mayor Elizabeth Roy, Provincial Member of Parliament Lorne Coe and Consul General of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Nebojsa Tatomir, who greeted all present and congratulated the 30th anniversary of the church of St. Arsenije Sremac.
We Praise Thee, We Bless Thee, We Give Thanks Unto Thee Prayer (S.S. Mokranjac 1856 - 1914)
History
St. Arsenije Sremac church choir was founded in 2004 by parishioners Mr.Svetozar Jovanovic and Ms.Lepa Jankovic, with a primary goal to respond during the Sunday Liturgy. In 2016, for the first time, the choir ventured outside of the church setting by performing at Serbian Singing Federation festival in Kitchener, and again in 2017 in Pittsburgh.
Throughout 2018 and 2019 the choir performed at different events in Ontario. In spring 2019, it held its first full evening concert at a historical St.Arsenije Sremac church building in Whitby. In fall 2019 the choir joined voices with singers from Russian and Croatian community, performing as a guest choir at the Durham Youth Orchestra (DYO) Fall Concert.
The choir activity was halted during the pandemic, and it resumed again in spring 2023. On November 4th 2023 the choir held its second full evening sacred choral music concert, at the historical St.Arsenije Sremac church building. The concert was prepared in collaboration with singers from the Russian community. It also commemorated the St.Arsenije Sremac Church in Whitby 30th anniversary.
To join our choir please contact Ivana Lukic.
+1 905 667-2676
