J.J. (Jay) Koornstra
August 31, 1953 - July 19, 2022
Our city, our community and our choir lost a hero this week. Jay was an inspiration to so many of us, and his joie de vivre was in everything he did, in ever smile he gave, and in every note he sang.
It was a great honour to sing and perform with Jay for many years; and at our last concert, Jay helped lead the Chorus perform the iconic Time Warp dance.
He will be deeply missed.
If you would like to watch our performance of Time Warp, and hear Jay’s iconic line, please click the photo below.
“It’s just a jump to the left“
~ J. J. (Jay) Koornstra ~
CGOGMC invites you to listen to some of our recent spring concerts (both virtual and in-person):
While the pandemic may have postponed our 2020 spring concert, CGOGMC like many others is ready to return to the movies. Our 2022 spring concert, CGOGMC Goes to the Movies, will be a fun collection of songs that have been featured in the cinema, and are deeply meaningful to our community.
CGOGMC’s second virtual concert “The Show Must Go On” is a fun and uplifting combination of modern songs in English and French showcasing our communities’ solidarity, strength, and resilience in carrying on during these unprecedented times.
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, it became so vital to stay strong and come together as a community. That is why CGOGMC chose to sing “One Song” as our first virtual performance, as its message of unity, love, and peace are so incredibly important during such unprecedented times.
CGOGMC welcomes you to our 2019 spring concert, “This Is Me“. The strength of the communities we build is only as strong as the individuals that make it up. Our program celebrates the uniqueness of each and every one of us and reminds us that together, in mutual support, we are at our strongest.