We move from a place of care and concern for this precious world that we don’t own but share.
We come from a place of love and hope and through the despair,
We sing to the newly born
to the just begun-
We sing to former old paths and patterns
to the old ones
We sing to the singers
We sing to the sun
Sing to the lost
to the undone
We sing to the roots
the clocks that don’t ticktock
the crops that never grew straight
the ones who left
who couldn’t wait
to those for whom there seems no place
new ground is where the future’s found
where ancient & fresh sound abound
and surrounds us as home
We, like seeds folded in safety
housed in a good place
are designed to grow
Life force surges upwards towards the light and we
like green things
pull up and out of shaky & solid ground
We make new ground for the old ground is falling away.
“The note of hope is the only note that can save us from falling to the bottom of the heap of evolution, because largely, about all a human being is, is just a hoping machine.” Woody Guthrie
Heart led, joy filled, brilliance fuelled - that’s just the way Karla Mundy rolls. As a director, she lights our choir on fire. Kind to the core, passionate and animated, Karla brings out the best in this community of soulful singers. Our repertoire for New Ground was curated with Karla’s eye on the world. Karla collected pieces that reflect qualities required for building.
The theme of compassion for shared humanity is featured in songs such as Refugee, Mary Mary and One Million Voices. Fun and joy showcased by the songs Dance With A Stranger, Glory Hallelujah, Treme and So Danco Samba. You’ll find hope and perseverance in All Night, In Times Such As These, New Ground and Overcome.
Old systems are caving and in their wake we are called to do more than find common ground but in fact, create new ground. Music paves the way, gives voice to what we are all living with. In theses days of chaos, change is the way forward.
Friday May 9 & Saturday May 10, 2025 at 7:30pm
Canadian Memorial United Church1806 West 15th Ave, Vancouver, B.C. Corner of 15th and Burrard.
Tickets available online and at the door based on availability
Adults $30
Students & Seniors $25
Kids 5 to 10 years old $15
Not appropriate for kids under 5
Written Text Credit Jacinda Oldale
Photo Credit CBR Photography
Graphic Design Credit Sewari Campillo