Programme Activities
The Choir programme consists of weekly rehearsals in choral training, concerts, music rehearsal camps, participation in local music festivals, fundraising events, community outreach as well as Provincial, National and International touring.
Our Philosophy is to offer all committed children the opportunity to sing, perform, and travel, regardless of socio-economic, religious or cultural backgrounds.
The Choir offers four levels for singers ages five to 25.
Cherubim - Pre-Choir for ages five to seven
- Using musical games, rhythm instruments and simple songs the girls learn to match pitch and are introduced to the rudiments of music theory, Curwin-Kodaly hand signs and Solfege.
- these singers have four performaces each year
Rehearsals:
- Mondays from 5:00 - 5:45 in New Westminster
Vox Angelica - Junior Training Choir for ages seven to nine
- Singers learn the foundation of musical notation, singing, and following a conductor. They sing a variety of musical styles and languages.
- Singers particiapte in our five major concerts as well as some local festivals and community outreach events.
Rehearsals:
- Mondays from 4:30 - 5:45 in New Westminster
- Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:45 in Maple Ridge
Seraphim - Senior Training Choir for ages 10 and up
- Singers learn the foundation of musical notation, singing, and following a conductor. They sing a variety of musical styles and languages.
- Singers particiapte in our five major concerts as well as some local festivals, community outreach events and one weekend rehearsal camp
Rehearsals:
- Mondays from 6:00 - 8:00 in New Westminster
- Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 in Maple Ridge
Bella Voce - Tour Choir for ages 12 to 25
- Singers continue to build on their knowledge of musical notation and sing in two to four part harmony. They sing a wider variety of musical styles and languages.
- Singers particiapte in our five major concerts, local festivals, community outreach events, weekend rehearsal camp, guest appearances, recordings and tours.
Rehearsals:
- Thursdays from 5:00 - 8:30 in New Westminster
Bella Voce - Town Choir
- All the same benefits of Tour Choir. Suitable for singers who are musically ready for more challenging repertiore but who may not be ready to tour or may have other activities that prevent them from committing to touring. -Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:15 in New Westminster