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On the final day of rehearsals boot camp with vocal coach Sharron Matthews and choreographer Christian Vincent, the team arrived at the Purdy’s Chocolates factory to begin practice. The morning stretch was lead by Diana, to the tune of “The Final Countdown” by the Swedish rock band –Europe. A grueling week of singing and dancing [...]
At Purdy’s, we believe that it’s not just our fantastic chocolates that have made us a favourite for many, but it’s also the fantastic service offered by our fantastic people…and born was our Shop of the Week feature! Each week we’ll bring you stories of one of our 59 shops. You’ll learn about our team [...]
Day 4 of rehearsal started at the Purdy’s Chocolates factory on Kingsway. The team arrived extra early to get some much needed practice in – and the Canada Sings crew was treated to a factory tour by Head Chocolatier, Gary Mitchell! Sharron Matthews and Christian Vincent even put on the required hairnets – which [...]
Canada Sings Rehearsals – Day 3 – Peter Higgins’ Surprise Visit and Announcement
By Samantha_b | March 1, 2012
Day 3 was all about the choreographed routine! The team arrived at the studio ready to show their moves to choreographer, Christian Vincent. The team thought they had improved – but had they? Carolyn: “We would start dancing, and Christian would say – do it again, again, now do it again, again, dance, again…it was [...]
Sweet Day Glee Club members arrived at the Purdy’s Chocolates factory early this morning. Diana was going to lead the team in stretching exercises as they prepare for day 3. Kriston had this to say to the team before they began: “Yesterday was a hard day, but we ROCKED it. I am so proud to [...]
The entire office team waited with anticipation this morning…we were on pins and needles, excited to hear all the details of first day of rehearsals. So to live vicariously through them, I interviewed “Sweet Day” glee club members. Here’s an update after day one. The glee club arrived at the rehearsal studio and waited. The [...]
They come from all departments within the Purdy’s Chocolates organization – retail, production, IT, marketing, HR, e-commerce, administrative support and group purchase plan – and one thing they have in common? They’re part of the glee club that has made it on to Season 2 of Canada Sings! Meet the members of the glee club [...]
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