Not everyone can profess their love in song, but this Valentine’s Day Rayne Beveridge and his merry band of singers will make that wish a reality for the smitten lady or lad who lacks vocal chops.
Over the past few weeks, 20 singers from Beveridge’s Glee and adult choirs have been mastering three passionate ditties to belt out as singing telegrams.
Their repertoire includes Queen’s Crazy Little Thing called Love, Marry Me by Bruno Mars and Love Me Tender by Elvis.
“I’m been trying to think of creative ways to raise money for our club and get the kids involved in the community,” explains Beveridge, a teacher at Maple Ridge’s Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts.
“The idea is great all around. It gives them an opportunity to perform, gives them an opportunity to raise money for a cause and the club.”
It seems there are many folks who are keen to surprise their sweethearts or friends with a song, from people who want to embarrass a colleague at work to others who’d like to romance their wives.
“For $30, it helps out a lot for a guy who can’t think of anything interesting to do,” says Beveridge.
The singing telegrams costs $30 – half of which will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Telegrams
Rayne Beveridge and his singers will deliver singing telegrams to your Valentine on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
To book a telegram, call Rayne at 604-781-1213 with your sweetheart’s name and address.
Pay for the telegram and drop chocolates and flowers to be delivered with the telegram at the Bergthorson academy, No. 21 – 22621 Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge.
