’Tis the season of giving. But what do you give the serious singer in your life? Let’s face it – microphone neckties and treble clef brooches aren’t for everyone; and while peppermint teabags and sharpened pencils do make for some pretty good stocking stuffers, they never seem to amount to much under the tree. That’s why […]
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Calling young singers aged 16-25 for BC Youth Choir!
The BC Youth Choir is an auditioned provincial choir comprised of singers aged 16-25 from across the province. The choir meets and performs annually during May in conjunction with the BC Choral Federation’s Chorfest event. It’s a fun-filled weekend of rehearsing and performing incredible music at a high level! The BCYC is unique amongst Canadian provincial youth […]
Read More5 questions with “Empowering the Singer” clinician Dinah Helgeson
Every once in a while, a workshop comes along that breaks the mold and reminds us all how multi-faceted the art of choral singing truly is. Several months ago, we partnered with Spectrum Singers to plan a session in West Kelowna with acclaimed clinician Dinah Helgeson. And once we found out her topic of choice, […]
Read MoreAll in the family: How three generations ended up in Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir
Among British Columbia’s booming and interconnected choral community, it’s not uncommon to see two generations of one family in a choir. But how many choirs can boast that they have three? When the Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir hired 23-year-old Luke McAndless-Davis as its assistant conductor over the summer, it received an unexpected windfall. After a […]
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