Concert: Venetian Mosaic by Laudate Singers

Let Laudate sweep you away on a gondola ride down a moonlit canal... straight to the heart of Venice’s rich musical heritage. The choir will perform a glorious mosaic of works by Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Lotti, Carissimi and Caldara, accompanied by some of Vancouver’s finest early music instrumentalists: Nancy DiNovo and Pat Armstrong (violins), Ariel Barnes (cello), Ray Nurse (theorbo) and organist Christopher Bagan.  May 14, 2010, 8pm, St Andrews United Church, 1044 St Georges, North Vancouver.
Tickets available from 604.729.6814 and www.laudatesingers.com $35 general / $30 seniors & students. 17 years and younger free with advance reservation.

Edmonton Columbian Choirs Bring The Best of Broadway

In their annual tradition, the Edmonton Columbian Choirs present Night on Broadway at the Royal Glenora Club (11160 River Valley Road) on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2010 with cocktails at 6:00 PM and show & dinner at 6:30 PM both nights.  Well-known Edmonton media personality Colin MacLean will emcee the evening. This concert is proudly presented by Magic 99 and Vue Weekly.  NOTE: Tickets go fast for this event.

Grand Philharmonic Choir Presents: Verdi: Requiem and Gala Farewell Reception for Howard Dyck

As a gala conclusion to the season and to his long tenure with the Grand Philharmonic Choir, Howard Dyck has chosen a work which has played a pivotal role in his career. Verdi’s dramatic Requiem has never been surpassed in its beauty, power and pathos. Four celebrated opera stars join the choir and orchestra in this grand climax to an unforgettable season.  May 8, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener.

Oriana Presents: Love Is Here to Stay

The early part of the Twentieth Century was brightened by the lively music of George Gershwin. Decades later, the glow remains. ORIANA'S popular concerts are always big hits, and this one, featuring Gershwin's fascinating rhythms, promises to be just as much fun. Saturday May 8th, 2010 at Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. Toronto. Visit ORIANA at www.orianachoir.com

A Time to Heal CD Supports Many

In October 2009, the Vancouver Chamber Choir joined with other well-known artists in a concert spearheaded by First United Church. The performance A Time to Heal: moving beyond homelessness was intended to raise funds and awareness of Vancouver's homelessness issues.

We are pleased to partner again to assist the community through the creation and sales of the CD A Time to Heal: moving beyond homelessness.

Don’t miss Podium 2010 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from May 20 – 23!

1 Fabulous Location + 4 Days + 10 Concerts + 18 Choirs + 20 Presenters + 40 Sessions = one of the best Podiums ever!   Have you registered yet?
More Podium info
Feature HighLight Concert: Canadian Chamber Choir, Thursday, May 20, 2010
Convocation Hall, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm)  Tickets - $20 Adult, $10 Student/Senior

Choral Concert Features an Encore Broadcast of Festival 500 – The Power of Song

If there is any event that reinforces the idea that choirs are the soul of our communities, Festival 500 is it. The biennial event has become a magnet for choirs from Newfoundland and Labrador, across Canada and around the world. 23 choirs, 775 participants, conductors, clinicians, workshops and venues spread out across the city.   For a week the city pulses with the sound of singing, it’s a true choral paradise!

On Sunday, April 25th  2010, 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2, Choral Concert we’ll hear an encore broadcast of the highlights recorded at the Arts and Culture Centre and Gower Street United Church in St. John's.

Université de Sherbrooke École d’été de chant choral 2010: Du 26 juin au 3 juillet 2010

W.A. Mozart Messe en do mineur, K 427 (K417a) pour chœur, solistes et orchestre; Robert Ingari, directeur artistique.

Stage intensif de chant choral

• Classes de maître (chant)
• Récitals de chantCours de direction chorale (intermédiaire, avancé) avec chœur témoin
• Conférences
• Grand concert gala avec orchestre

Voir: École d'été

Vancouver Chamber Choir: Famous Choruses from Great Composers May 8

Artistic Director Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir are pleased to celebrate the 30th annual presentation of the National Conductors’ Symposium with a concert of choruses from choral masterworks. MASTERPIECE will be at 8pm Saturday, May 8 at Ryerson United Church, Vancouver with the workshop’s five participants as guest conductors and Stephen Smith, piano.

Vancouver Chamber Choir Auditions April 23 & May 15, 2010

The Vancouver Chamber Choir is holding auditions for professional-level singers on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, May 15. All voices (SATB) are invited to audition. Please call Natasha at 604-943-9789 or email natashaneufeld@telus.net for an appointment or further information.

Four of Canada's Top Composers Donate New Choral Works

Bid on a New Choral Work written especially for you and your choir. Canadian composers, Leonard Enns, Ruth Watson Henderson, Jon Washburn and Donald Patriquin have all donated their talents to write a new composition or arrangement specifically tailored to the choir lucky enough to place the highest bid during the Silent Auction held during Podium 2010, May 20—13 in Saskatoon. These original compositions have been hotly contested items at recent conferences so be sure to come prepared to bid!

De nouvelles oeuvres chorales offertes par quatre des compositeurs canadiens les plus connus.

Mettez une enchère sur une nouvelle oeuvre chorale composée exprès pour vous et votre chorale. Quatre compositeurs canadiens dont Leonard Enns, Ruth Watson Henderson, Jon Washburn et Donald Patriquin ont tous offert de composer un arrangement ou une nouvelle oeuvre adaptée particulièrement à la chorale qui aura fait la meilleure offre à la vente aux enchères silencieuses qui aura lieu à l'occasion de Podium du 20 au 23 mai à Saskatoon.  Soyez donc pret à porter une enchère sur une oeuvre qui sera certainement fort prisée à l'avenir.