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He came to Canada in 1966 and began his career here as a church organist and choirmaster at St. Mary‘s Anglican Church. The group was known originally as the Rich- mond Hill Ecumenical Choir and began with 90 to 100 members, a number which has remained static over the ten years and which makes it the largest performing group in York Region. Mr. Luka, a native of Egypt. conducted at the Cairo Opera House at an early age and later studied with the world- renowned Sir Adrian Boult in England. A residen't of Richmond Hill. Mr. Luka is a teacher. .composer. “The Canada Council does not give grants unless it is convinced of higher standards,“ said Edward Luka, the choir's direclpr since its in- ception. York Philharmonic Choir, this year celebrating its 10th an- niversary‘ has gained national recognition for the high quality of per- formance and choral excellence. shown by the fact it has received a Canada Council grant. Ten years ago the late Rev. David McGuire had a vision which today has become a successful reality. York Philharmonic Choir. this year celebrating its 10th anniversary, is presently rehearsing weekly at Richmond Hill Baptist Church. for flandel's “Messiah”, to be performed York Philharmonic celebrates 7 0th year RICHMOND HILL LIONS CLUB 106 CENTRE ST. E. RICHMOND HILL New Year’s Eve Ball MONDAY, DEC. 31, 1979 group was knoWn 1 ' » fiunasaéflifiii'; guards needed 8P.M.TO1 A.M Last Thursday at Rich- mond Hill Engineering Committee‘ members looked at surveys con- ducted at the intersection of Carrville and Avenue Road, as well as the in- tersection of Markham and Newkirk Road, to determine if gaps in the traffic are such that they warrant the employment of school crossing guards. Surveys did indicate the need for some type of control at the in- tersections, and school crossing guards were authorized. Two more areas of town will soon be protected by school crossing guards. The “Messiah” labelled one of the most deman- ding of choral works has been rehearsed for three During the past ten years the choir has performed many major works such as Verdi's “Requiem”, Mendels- sohn's “Eliijah”. Rossini's “Stabat Mater“, and Haydn’s “Creation”. December 15. the choir will perform Handel‘s “Messiah” with the York Symphony Orchestra. arranger and head of the Arts Department at Cawthra Park Secondary School in Mississauga. MOTOR INN 3f)! ' 10711 YONGE ST. RICHMOND HILL 8849171 Black Hawk BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS PARTY WITH US York Philharmonic, like all choirs in North America, needs on-going support to ensure its lifeblood.‘ Grants are This concert will take place May 3, 1980 at the Bayview Glen 'Church. December 15. The director, Edward Luka. said he feels the region is fortunate tollave people with such talent and dedication. (Liberal Photo by Bruce Hogg) To celebrate their tenth anniversary. the choir is planning “the most spectacular choral performance ever presented in Ontario”, the joining of three choirs, a group of 200 voices, accompanied by the full symphony or- chestra. months, once weekly. for tw0 and one-half hours each practice and boasts an “imaginative and interpretive finale" said Mr. Luka. POYATOESWEGEYABLES mum PLUS ALL vou CAN an pws m SALAD BAR 0555911 8 com: SALAD a“ With top flight music from Monday to Saturday. OBackgammon plus giant 7 ft. TV screen A9951 Wang's AT'rRE REQUIRED CHIEFTAINS DINING ROOM NOYE D|SCOUNT COUPONS NOT VALID FOR CHEF SPECIAL PLUS ALL YOU CAN EAf gyo 5A}: CQEFEE. Dessert? 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