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Alberta Heartland is once more preparing for the Regional Contest in Surrey B.C.  It's early this year, so we are at camp He Ho Ha with our fabulous coach Queen Anne Downton, in February. This is an annual event for the chorus.  For two days we are on retreat,removed from our day to day lives.

It was minus 37 on Saturday morning, but we were sparkling in the warmth of friendship and music. Led by Anne, director Lisa and the choreography team of Dineke and Tina, we made the rafters ring.  After two days of intense coaching, we were able to relax on Saturday evening.  Mosiac Blend quartet hosted an entertaining skit night.  Games, music, food and fun kept us all laughing and singing until the wee hours.

Alberta Heartland Chorus returned from 2018 contest very pleased and proud of their accomplishments.  With an improved score, and a fifth place medal we felt that we had met our goal to be the best we could be.  After a year of coaching, rehearsing, and building our craft every member contributed to our success. 

There were a few glitches on the weekend.  A new outlet centre opening right in front of the airport may have caused a delay or two.  A last minute change in hotel rooms meant our two competing quartets had to move down the street to a different hotel.  And of course a strike at the Sheraton topped it all off.  But all was overcome by being flexible and focussing on why we were there.

Following a year of hard work, lots of singing, and lots of fun, Alberta Heartland took their best performance to the annual convention in Surrey, B.C.  To the cheers of  loyal fans, the curtain opened to reveal the glitter of a beautiful red costume.  Fringes swinging and bodies moving in perfect time, the chorus gave their rendition of "Don't You Go Breaking My Heart", followed by "You Are My Sunshine". 

We were a small but mighty group singing "Daisy Daisy" at the annual Canadian Derby.  It looked like we might get rained on, but in true Derby tradition, the sun came out and the stands were packed.  This is an annual occasion for Alberta Heartland Chorus.  We have introduced the main race "The Run for the Daisies" for almost as long as we have been a chorus.  After we sang, we watched the race and were thrilled with our vantage point from Centre field.  Some of our members were even presented with flowers.  You can see their picture in our public gallery.