About the choir :
Formed in 1989, Sooke Community Choir provides choral entertainment for
our community of Sooke and surrounding areas. Our choir has 40 members
who enjoy performing a variety of music that includes popular, spirituals,
folksongs, traditional, and seasonal pieces.
We perform two concerts each year, in May and in December. Singing at community events, and for smaller gatherings are other ways we provide a service to our community. The choir has toured in Holland and Hong Kong.
Upcoming Concerts:
Christmas Concert
Saturday, Dec.13, 7:30 pm at Edward Milne Community Theatre
Concert at Hatley Castle in December - date TBA
Musical Leadership :
The Choir has a new director this fall.
Sarah Holmes is a talented young woman, just back from five years of teaching and conducting in England.
Sarah has a wide range of musical experience, having conducted choirs, bands, and orchestras as well as directing musicals, singing, and playing numerous musical instuments.
How to join :
Thinking of joining a choir? We welcome anyone who wants to experience
the enjoyment of singing in harmony with others.
Sessions start in January and September. Come once or twice to try it out and see if you like it. There is no audition, and you will be assisted with voice placement if needed. We sing for the pure joy and pleasure it gives us, in an atmosphere that is fun, relaxed, and accepting. Practice CDs are provided .
Schedule:
Winter 2008 to Spring 2008 Update
Winter/Spring session starts Jan. 5, with new members welcome till Feb. 9
(time and place stay the same as for the fall session.)
Phone for registration times,
7:00 pm for rehearsal, in the Edward
Milne Community School band room.( 6218 Sooke Road.)
Contact info- Gail Armitage 642-2773
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Youth Choir: In recent years we operated a Youth Choir. This choir is currently inactive, but if you would like to be involved in a Youth Choir, or have children who would like to join a choir, please contact us. Contact Info: Telephone-
Gail Armitage 642-2773, |
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