March 28, 2025

EnChor Weekly Announcements
March 28, 2025

FROM MORNA

Tuesday I am going to have one seating plan for the first half of the rehearsal (sections) and another for the second (in 2s and 3s). My thinking is that we might do this in the concert, making the switches after the singalongs.  When you enter the rehearsal space, please put your coat and other non-essentials over on the side pews to make moving around easier.  I will re-do the board at break.  May the Force be with us all!

Elektra’s Saturday, May 31 afternoon Legacy concert at Christ Church Cathedral (my last) has only about 30 tickets left. Just sayin’!  Tickets for May 31 will probably be gone by the end of the weekend. There is plenty of room at the South Surrey performance of the same program on the afternoon of Sunday, May 25. Exciting!

See you Tuesday.

Morna

March Board Meeting

These items were discussed at the EnChor Board meeting held on Monday, March 24th on Zoom.

  1. Communications
    1. Raffle information will be put on the Home Page of the Website
    1. The list of complimentary tickets for our April concert was revised.
  2. Artistic Director
    1. VSO Day of Music:  Morna will be contacting singers who have not yet answered the participation survey.  It is important to note that choir photos will be taken this day as well.
    1. Visit by Okanagan Youth Choir:  They will be joining us on May 27 to share our music with each other
    1. Podium 2026
      1. This will be held in BC (Victoria) for the first time in 20 years, May 14-17th, 2026.  Morna will poll the choir to get an indication of interest in applying to sing at this important choral event which only happens every 2 years.
  3. New Front of House Leader
    1. Lorna Blake will be stepping down from this position at the end of this season.  A discussion was held as to how best fill this position.
  4. Seniors’ Chorfest
    1. Many thanks to Kathie Martiensson and her committee (Barb, Nancy, Trish, Margaret and Deborah) for organizing this event.
  5. Fundraising Committee
    1. Many thanks to Barry, Jay, Carol, Nancy, Trish and Dorothy for an excellent start with this committee.
      1. A Budget Committee will be struck to work in tandem with the fundraising committee.
  6. Young At Heart
    1. Board thought this was an important social event to retain but voted to move the event to March 28th to hopefully avoid icy roads, snow storms, etc!

Looking Ahead to Next Season – Mark your Calendars!

            First rehearsal              September 9th, 2025

            Choir Retreat                Will be on a Tuesday but date to be confirmed

              AGM                           October 7th, 2025

November Concert     November 16th, 2025 at PSUC (with dress rehearsal on

Nov.15th)

Christmas Concert       Date and venue to be confirmed

First 2026 rehearsal    January 13th, 2026

Young At Heart            March 28, 2026

April Concert               April 26th, 2026

Last rehearsal              Date to be confirmed but around the end of May

FROM TRISH

On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, the Vancouver Bach Choir will present one of the most powerful and poignant choral works ever composed: Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem. This stirring performance will be held at the Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 PM and as our last symphonic concert of the season, is an event you won’t want to miss.

 Event details

  • Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM PST
  • Location: Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4
  • Ticket Prices: $20-55
  • Ticket Purchase: Click here to buy tickets or call (604) 872-8789 for more information.

 In keeping with the spirit of the event, the VBFC is offering select free tickets to non-profit organizations whose members would benefit from attending. For more details, please inquire here.

Helpful Links and Special Dates (details in calendar)

EnChor Google Calendar

Long Term Absence Form

Rehearsal Audio Recordings

Click HERE to purchase tickets for our April 27 concert.

Click HERE to purchase tickets for EnChor’s Spring Raffle

Wednesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10 (optional) BCCF Seniors’ Chorfest
Saturday, April 26 morning Dress Rehearsal at PSUC
Sunday, April 27 spring concert at PSUC
Saturday May 3 afternoon Outreach concert at Elim Village, Surrey
Saturday, May 24 VSO Day of Music TENTATIVE
Tuesday, May 27 last regular rehearsal of 24/25 season