Save the date for a ‘destination’ Chorfest in the Oceanside area on Vancouver Island. This Seniors’ Chorfest is for SATB voices.
Location:
Rehearsals/concert location: Knox United Church. 345 Pym St., Parksville, Vancouver Island, BC
Reception: Morningstar Golf Club
Dates:
June 10 and 11, 2027
Schedule:
Wednesday, June 9 – early registration (TBC)
Thursday, June 10
8:30am Registration
9:00am – 4:00pm Rehearsal (lunch break)
4:30pm Reception at Morningstar Golf Club, 525 Lowry’s Rd. Parksville
Friday, June 11
9:00am – 1:00pm Rehearsal (no lunch break)
1:00pm – 5:00pm Staging and Rehearsal for concert
7:00pm Doors open
7:30pm Concert (will feature the Chorfest Festival Choir plus guest choirs)
Repertoire:
Gently (Walk on the Earth) – Brian Tate
The Stars are with the Voyageur – Eleanor Daley
Every Road Leads Home – Shari Ulrich, arr: S. Ulrich, adapted by Denis Donnelly
Journey Song– Russell Wallace, transcribed by S. Dabrusin
KoYo Wa Danfo – trad. Ghana, arr: Brian Tate
Island Oolahey – Rick Scott & Val Hennell, arr: Nico Rhodes
ONE MORE SELECTION TBA
Clinician: Brian Tate
A singular voice in contemporary choral circles known the world over, Brian Tate is a composer and lyricist whose writing moves deftly between idioms as diverse as choral arrangements of traditional world music to original composition, gospel, and jazz. The universal appeal of his music is a direct response to the balanced blend of his classical musical training and his interest in world music.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Brian Tate’s career embraces choral direction and composition, education, and vocal performance. He is also an award-winning composer and dedicated teacher. His love of working with people and passion for the arts are guiding forces in his work.
Please visit http://briantatemusic.com for more information about his career.
Accompanist: Liam Pistor
Registration – opening in early January
Registration Fees:
- Host choir / planning team / BCCF board members: $125*
- Early bird registration (until April 30th): $145*
- Late registration: $165*
*Fee includes a one-year membership to the BCCF. If you are already an active BCCF individual member, you will receive a $40 discount on the listed fee upon registration.