Description
Please note: auditors observe, they do not sing.
This program offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in a mixed-voice chamber choral setting, enhance your singing abilities, and delve into music in a focused and captivating manner. Led by the esteemed instructor Brian Wismath, the program will culminate in a grand final performance, featuring the renowned Emily Carr String Quartet.
This year's repertoire will showcase a newly commissioned work by the VCM, composed by the internationally acclaimed Canadian-Iranian composer Iman Habibi, alongside the Canadian premiere performance of Irish composer Libby Croad's breathtaking, The Brontë Suite. Additionally, the Emily Carr String Quartet and composer Iman Habibi will host informative discussions with participants, providing insights into their craft and artistic process, including a Q&A session.
While the course is open to singers of all skill levels, it is strongly recommended that participants have prior experience singing with sheet music. Participants will receive a score package shortly after registering and are expected to prepare their music in advance of the first rehearsal.
Repertoire:
Hear My Prayer - Felix Mendelssohn - 9 mins
Ubi Caritas - Maurice Duruflé - 3 mins
Earth Song - Frank Ticheli - 3 mins
Dark & Luminous Night - Ola Gjeilo - 10 mins
Libertango - Astor Piazzolla - 3 mins
The Brontë Suite - Libby Croad * Canadian Premiere - 12 mins
Newly commissioned piece - Iman Habibi
Daytime Choir Schedule:
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22
12:30-2:45pm
Both Choirs Schedule:
Thursday, Aug 21
5:30pm-7:45pm (with strings)
Friday, Aug 22
5:30pm-7:45pm (with strings)
Saturday, August 23
10am-12pm (with strings)
3:00pm-4:30pm - dress rehearsal
6:30pm - call time
7:00pm - concert
Refund Policy
Program viability is based upon minimum enrollment. As such, there are no refunds available after the registration deadline (in most cases, four weeks prior to the program start date), except in cases of injury or illness (for which a doctor’s note is required), or other exceptional circumstance, such as family re-location.
Prior to the registration deadline, tuition may be refunded, pending the approval of the Artistic Director. Application and transaction fees are non-refundable. Withdrawal requests must be made in writing to the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Registrar’s Office. Requests made after the completion of a given program will not be considered.
Location
VCM Downtown, 900 Johnson Street
Instructor
Brian Wismath
Wendy Stofer
Emily Carr String Quartet