"My advice to young people who want to find happiness now and in the future is... sing in a choir like the BC Girls Choir. You'll find music, poetry, languages, feelings, tolerance and understanding, friendship, world cultures and history, teamwork, poise, confidence, stage presence and so much more. It will enrich your life now and for many years to come."
- Honourary Patron - Jon Washburn, CM
Conductor, Executive and Artistic Director - Vancouver Chamber Choir
MISSION STATEMENT
The British Columbia Girls Choir Society is a registered non profit society
dedicated to the practice, advancement and appreciation of music
emphasizing commitment, musicality and technique while fostering team
spirit, poise and love of music in an accepting, respectful environment.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GIRLS INCLUDE:
Singing a wide variety of musical styles and languages
- Classical
- Folk Songs
- Spirituals
- Show Tunes
- Jazz Standards
Choice of two rehearsal locations
- New Westminster and Maple Ridge
- Our membership comes from 12 school districts through out the Lower Mainland
Performances
- Regular Christmas and Spring concert series
- Outreach concerts in support of other worthy organizations
- Choral Festivals and Workshops
- Guest appearances upon request
LISTED BELOW ARE THE CHOIR'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Invitations from
- 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
- 2010 Olympic Live City Site performances
- Wheaton College Men's Glee Club - 2008
- BC Choral Federation Chorfest - 2008
- Elektra Women's Choir Christmas Concert Chez Nous - 2007
- Surrey Sings Choral Showcase - 2008, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Guests of Welsh Men's Choir - 2005, 2002
- Worldbeat with Henry Leck - 2005
- Norman Foote - 2003
- Gentlemen of Fortune Barbershop Chorus - 2002, 2008
- World of Children's Choirs - 2001
Tours
- Domestic tour planned for July 2011
- Scotland, England, Germany - 2009
- International Choral Kathaumixw, Powell River and BC - 2008
- Mainland China - 2006
- Vancouver Island - 2004
- Australia - 2000
Guests
- Spokane Area Children's Chorus - 2009
- Radcliffe Choral Society, Harvard University - 2007
- Young Scott Singers - 2004
- Young Voices of Melbourne, Melbourne Australia - 2001
- Juventus Vocalis, Germany - 2000
- Seattle Children's Chorus - 2000
- Tahoma Girl's Choir - 1999
Recordings
- AngelSong Live to be released fall 2010
- December - A Touch of Brass with guests Elektra Women's Choir and British Columbia Girls Choir - 2007
- AngelSong - 2006
- "Music Monday" theme song for National Coalition for Music Education - 2006
- Emily's Christmas with Lori Papajohn - 2003
- Norman Foote DVD - 2003
- First Noel - 1998
Community Outreach Benefit Concerts
- Annual Concert for Awareness for the BC Lupus Society - each spring
- Friends in Need Food Bank, Maple Ridge - 2010
- Stephen Lewis Foundation for AIDS awareness in Africa - 2010
- Eagleridge Hospital - 2008, 2009
- St. Barnabas Anglican Church's Community Projects for the homeless - 2007
- International Women's Day - 2007
- North Shore LookOut Homeless Shelter - 2006
- Enspire Foundation for Library in the Philippines - 2006
- Tzu Chi Foundations Smile for Harmony Event - 2005
- Tsunami Relief - 2005
- North Shore Harvest Project - 2005
- CBC Radio 1's annual Food bank day - 2005
- Children's Wish Foundation - 2005
- Plus numerous other community outreach invitations
Festivals and Awards
Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival
- Sam Balden Scholarship - 2006
- Jean Beaty Memorial Scholarship - 2005
- Charlie and Helen Young Scholarship - 2004
- Dr. and Mrs. J.F.K. English Award for best performance of community choir age 16 and under - 2004, 2007, 2008
- Richard W. Cooke Class Award for best performance of community
ensemble of 8 to 12 singers, no age limits - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2008 - Margaret Wharton Memorial Award for best performance of community choir age 12 and under - 2001, 2007, 2010
- George S. Mathieson Class for best performance by a community choir 19 years and under - 2009
Provincial Music Festival
- First Place - Provincial representatives to the National Music Festival - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010
- Greta Sharp Award for most outstanding choral performance - 2002, 2007
- BC Choral Federation Award for an outstanding performance of a Canadian Choral composition - 2002, 2005
CBC Choral Competition
- semi finalist - 2002
National Music Festival
- Margaret Wharton Memorial - finalist - 2010
- Richard W. Cooke Class - 2nd place - 2000, 2001, 2008
International Choral Kathaumixw
- Children's Choir Category - 2nd place - 2008
- Elmer Iseler Award - Best Performance of a Canadian Composition - 2008
