FROM MORNA
Wow – EnChor came through in spades this week hosting the BC Choral Federation’s first Seniors’ ChorFest since before the pandemic. I think Erica was just the right conductor for us, and I had fun singing tenor! Had lots of good chats with people from other parts of the province. “Thanks” is simply not enough to acknowledge the amazing and tireless work of our ChorFest Committee: Nancy, Trish, Deborah, Barb, Margaret, and of course the amazing organizer, Kathie. Your commitment to make this event wonderful shone through in everything. And let’s not forget John Smit who, with his son and other helpers, got the risers from Pacific Spirit, transported them to White Rock, set them up, and did the whole thing in reverse at the end, all while putting in the same two full days of singing as the rest of us. John, you are so valued in this choir! You were joking that new singers need to be “riser-capable”. I will bear that in mind!
I’m happy to report that most of you indicated strong interest in performing at Choral Canada’s Podium conference in Victoria in May 2026 if we are accepted. To that end, this Tuesday, Don Harder is going to bring his recording equipment, and we will capture some of the concert rep. The Podium deadline is before our concert, therefore we can’t just use a concert recording.
Please bring all your current repertoire, although I hope to stick to my plan. There is a slight chance another April 27 piece will need to be recorded.
Rest well and see you Tuesday!
Morna
FROM CHRIS SALLIS
Canadian Renaissance Music Summer School
Once again, the Canadian Renaissance Music Summer School (CRMSS, aka ‘Crumbs’) is providing an intensive and very inspiring week of singing and even playing polyphonic music from the Renaissance. These are not just fun madrigals; it’s mostly about learning and performing sacred and secular works by Byrd, Palestrina, etc., this year focusing on English Renaissance composers. There is a lot of sight-reading and excellent instruction, even one-on-one. If you are interested, please visit their website: https://crmss.org
Dates: August 10-17
Place: St. Helen’s Parish, Burnaby
Cost: $650; $450 for students; $125 for consort or keyboard players
Application deadline: May 1
FROM YOUR MARKETING TEAM
Ticket sales for our April 27 concert are going slowly. Please do your best to promote it. Morna has created a great program that we should be proud to share.
Helpful Links and Special Dates (details in calendar)
Click HERE to purchase tickets for our April 27 concert.
Click HERE to purchase tickets for EnChor’s Spring Raffle
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