Vancouver Chamber Choir - Young Composers' Competition Results

The Vancouver Chamber Choir and Artistic Director Jon Washburn have drawn their 42nd concert season to a close with the performance of YOUTH AND MUSIC and winner announcements of the 2013 Young Composers' Competition.
  
The Vancouver Chamber Choir gives outstanding support to the growth and development of talented young musicians. This year's competition finalists came from across North America and were selected from 61 pieces submitted worldwide. The judges were composer Larry Nickel, conductor Kevin Zakresky and Vancouver Chamber Choir Conductor and Artistic Director Jon Washburn. Each 1st and 2nd Prize piece was performed by the Vancouver Chamber Choir prior to winner announcements.

Podium 2014 Choralscapes Paysages Chorals

Bring your song!  Halifax 15-18 May 2014

Conductors, choirs, composers, educators, administrators, and choral enthusiasts from across the country will gather together in beautiful Halifax for Podium 2014. Come enjoy concerts in historic churches, in parks, and even on the ferry crossing Halifax Harbour. Choral music specialists will lead special interest sessions on a wide range of topics, such as body mapping for choral conductors, rhythmic mastery, using your tablet as a music folder, and choosing children’s choir repertoire. Make sure 15-18 May 2014 is on your calendar. You can expect a warm welcome (and lobster) in Halifax!

Podium 2014 Choralscapes Paysages Chorals

Partagez votre chanson!  Du 15 au 18 mai 2014 à Halifax

Podium 2014 réunira des directeurs de chorales, des chorales, des compositeurs, des éducateurs, des administrateurs et amateurs de musique chorale venant de partout au Canada dans la belle ville de Halifax. Venez écouter des concerts dans des églises historiques, dans les parcs ou encore sur le traversier du port de Halifax. Des spécialistes en musique chorale animeront des sessions sur des sujets variés tels la posture (‘body mapping’) pour les directeurs de chorales, la maîtrise rythmique, l’utilisation de tablette électronique comme cartable de musique, et comment choisir le répertoire pour chorale d’enfants. Soyez au rendez-vous du 15 au 18 mai 2014. Nous vous réservons un accueil chaleureux (et du homard) à Halifax.

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Associate Conductor job posting

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir has recently posted the position of TMC Associate Conductor; the application deadline is May 13.  This is a two-year position designed for talented conductors early in their careers.  Matthew Otto was our first Associate Conductor and his term is coming to an end.  All the details about the position and the application process are here:
http://www.tmchoir.org/join/job-posting.cfm

Choeur dʼété de Montréal Saison 2013 Dany Wiseman

Cet été, venez célébrer Verdi avec nous!

Le Choeur d’été de Montréal est à la recherche de choristes qui ont le désir de poursuivre leurs activités chorales tout au long de l’été et qui ont à coeur d’atteindre leurs objectifs visant à améliorer leurs capacités vocales et musicales.

Le Choeur d'été de Montréal est un tout nouveau projet qui a pris naissance à l'été 2011 et qui a pour objectif de réunir les amoureux du chant choral classique de l'île de Montréal et des environs. Ce jeune choeur a pour mission d’organiser la tenue d’un concert consacré aux grandes oeuvres pour choeur et orchestre.

Pour la saison 2013, nous célébrerons le 200ème anniversaire de naissance du compositeur italien Giuseppe Verdi. Au programme de cette année, la célèbre Messa da Requiem.

Auditions: Vancouver Chamber Choir - Saturday, June 1, 2013

The Vancouver Chamber Choir is holding auditions for professional-level singers. All voices (SATB) are invited.

The Vancouver Chamber Choir is a fully professional choir of 20 experienced, well-trained singers. The key activities of the Choir include a subscription series that is unique in Vancouver, extensive touring in Canada and abroad, broadcasting live concerts on the CBC, recording, commissioning and premiering new choral compositions, and presenting four to five educational programs throughout each season. The Choir demands a major commitment of time and needs to be the singers' top priority.

The Vancouver Chamber Choir usually rehearses on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. A list of substitute singers is maintained; these people may also be used to augment the Choir if a larger group is needed.

An audition lasts approximately one half hour and singers will be required to sing three or four pieces in different styles and languages; there will also be an interview with Jon Washburn. A formal résumé is required.

Singers are expected to provide their own accompanist for the audition. 

Contact Catherine for an appointment at catherinelaub@hotmail.com

CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2

Bach  month continues with a morning of his great cantatas

Johann Sebastian Bach is considered by many to be the greatest composer of all time in the western classical music tradition. So in honour of his incredible output the month of April is all Bach on Choral Concert.

This Sunday Peter Togni will bring you a collection of Bach’s cantatas. A cantata comes from the Italian word cantare which literally means “to sing”, and you will hear great singing on this program – everyone from John Elliot Gardner’s Monteverdi Choir and Concentus Musicas Wien through the Ottawa Bach Choir singing some of  the master’s greatest sacred cantatas.

Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, You can check out the Choral Concert blog and the 24/7 choral stream plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.

CHORAL CONCERT, with host Peter Togni Sunday, April 14, 2013 9:00 - 11:00 am, (9:30 - 11:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2

Bach  Month continues with the St John Passion

Johann Sebastian Bach is considered by many to be the greatest composer of all time in the western classical music tradition. So in honour of his incredible output the month of April is all Bach on Choral Concert.

This Sunday, April 14th we present his St. John Passion, Bach’s take on one of the most well known stories in the western world, the chronicle of the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It’s a beautiful work that features everyone from Pontius Pilate to Jesus Christ himself.

You will hear a wonderful performance with the Kings College Chapel choir and ensemble Regale led by Paul Halley, recorded at All Saints Cathedral in Halifax on this past March 24th.

Don’t forget that CBCMUSIC.CA has lots to offer for classical music lovers, You can check out the Choral Concert blog and the 24/7 choral stream plus extensive videos and concerts in all genres.

What We Really Do: The Tallis Scholars 2nd Edition available now

Peter Phillips, founder of The Tallis Scholars, has announced the publication of his new book - What We Really Do, 2nd edition. The original version with this title was published ten years ago, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Tallis Scholars. Now it is the 40th anniversary and much has happened in the meantime, not only to the group but to the status of renaissance polyphony in the concert-giving world. With new chapters, new photographs and new insights, this book chronicles those changes.
The book is published by The Musical Times. See www.mysubcare.com/tallis

Tallis Scholars Summer School - USA July 20 - 27, 2013 Seattle, WA

The Tallis Scholars Summer Schools are dedicated to exploring the great heritage of Renaissance choral music and developing a performance style appropriate to it, as pioneered by the Tallis Scholars. Under the direction of Peter Phillips and members of the Tallis Scholars, we work on concert and service repertoire in a variety of small and medium-sized groups. The week’s activities culminate in a Gala Concert by summer school participants, directed by Peter Phillips.
2013 Course Theme: Chromatic Music in the Time of Gesualdo
Application form here.
Application Deadline Extended to April 30th

Young Composers Reading Sessions

On Saturday April 13th, from 2-4pm in the Conrad Grebel University College chapel, we will be hosting four emerging composers, selected from our 2012 NewWorks competition to participate in this year's Young Composers Reading Sessions (YCRS).

This open workshop-style session will give these young composers an opportunity to hear their works sung aloud - an invaluable experience designed to improve their compositional craft.

Joining us for the YCRS event will be  Robert Gooding-Townsend (Toronto, ON), Charnelle Pennyfeather (London, ON) and Emily Walker (London, ON - whose 2012 NewWorks entry was premiered by the Canadian Chamber Choir!), and Raphael Weinroth-Browne (Ottawa, ON).

We are very excited to work with these young composers and are inviting anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at music making to join us for this free event.  No tickets are necessary, but an RSVP to info@dacapochamberchoir.ca is encouraged.  

10th Oratorio Choir Academy 2013 in the Hungarian Choral Castle, Pomáz

Do you want to learn symphonic orchestra conducting or sing in an international choir at a 10 day masterclass in a beautiful castle? The 10th Oratorio Choir Academy 2013 on Orchestra Conducting for Choral Conductors and Choir Atelier for Singers is a unique masterclass for choral conductors registered as an official event of the European Choral Association - Europa Cantat. 

This year the renowned Hungarian conductor, Máté Szabó Sipos, will join the Artistic Director, Peter Broadbent (UK) at the Academy in the Hungarian Choral Castle, July 11 - 21, 2013.

Registration deadline: April 30th
More information available here.