Chorale
A TREBLE CHOIR FOR GRADES 5-8
Chorales appear in the annual Christmas Concert (Orpheum Theatre), Spring Concert (Pacific Spirit United Church) and Summer Concert (Chan Centre, UBC), in addition to small community outreach performances. Chorales quickly learn to sing 2 and 3 part music, hence covering much more of the great choral treble repertoire. They sing in 4 languages from a wide variety of musical styles, adding songs from the jazz and gospel traditions to their steady diet of superb classical, folk, and theatre repertoires. Chorales make conscious their now-innate musicianship skills and actively learn to read music and understand music theory. A fast-paced, fun ensemble with a bit of choreography thrown in now and then.
PICCOLO CONDUCTOR: Marisa Gaetanne
PIANIST: Kin Ming Wong
REHEARSALS
chorale rehearsals begin september 9, 2025
Tuesdays at Pacific Spirit United Church (2195 W 45th Ave) in Kerrisdale
Your start & end times will depend on which Theory group you are assigned:
Chorale Theory 1, 4:30-5:00
Chorale Rehearsal, 5:15-6:15
Chorale Theory 2, 6:30-7:00
PLEASE NOTE: We try our best to accommodate requests for specific rehearsal venue and times, however we also need to balance our choirs in terms of enrollment numbers and vocal considerations. We appreciate your understanding!
AUDITIONS
For this level, singers should prepare to sing either ‘Happy Birthday’ or ‘O Canada’ without piano accompaniment. Singers are also welcome to prepare a song of their choice in addition to ‘Happy Birthday’ or ‘O Canada’. The conductor will take each child through rhythmic, aural and vocal skills exercises. Singers will then be expected to complete a written Music Theory Assessment. Auditions are done individually and last approximately seven minutes.
CONCERT ATTIRE
CHORALES OPTION 1
- grey dress (provided by VBCC)
- long-sleeved white button down shirts with collar (worn underneath)
- white tights (full length, solid white, not sheer. Cotton or nylon is ok. Should not be shiny or patterned.)
- black shoes
- any necessary hair clips/elastics must match hair
- hair should be neat and off of your face
- any jewelry should be very subtle so as not to distract during the performance
CHORALES OPTION 2
- Long-sleeved white button down shirt (tucked in)
- grey pants
- black socks
- black dress shoes
- tie (provided by VBCC)
- any necessary hair clips/elastics must match hair
- hair should be neat and off of your face
Tuition for 2025-26
(For the 2025-2026 season, the tuition fees in the table below include the following fees: a $40 society membership fee, a $2 GST on membership fee, a $30 administration fee)
| Choir | Early Bird Tuition until June 30, 2025 | Regular Tuition after June 30, 2025 | Fundraising Commitment (donation/raffle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolini | $582 | $602 | $50 |
| Piccolo | $616 | $636 | $50 |
| Toccata | $675 | $695 | $50 |
| Partita | $723 | $743 | $50 |
| Chorale | $723 | $743 | $50 |
| Chorus | $754 | $774 | $50 |
- Membership fee: $40.00
- Administration fee: $30.00
- Fundraising commitment: $50.00 (more details in the registration form)
- GST: $2.00
- Single payment by cheque, credit card, or e-transfer.
- Monthly payment by credit card instalments or post-dated cheques, due by Aug 15, 2025.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance providing up to 90% of the tuition is available. Bursaries do not cover fundraising commitments, membership fees, and administration fees.
Late Fees:
Payments that are not set-up or paid by August 15 are subject to a $20 late charge per month.
The VBCC provides exceptional musical education at a very affordable price. The choir has given our daughter the opportunity not only to develop into a musician, but to gain self confidence, and to work with other children as a team in a structured yet fun atmosphere.
S. Holmes
VBCC parent