Youth A Cappella Experience
Sweet Singing Success!
Last spring, three young choristers experienced a wonderful vocal mentorship with Island Voices Chamber Choir. Henry, Evangeline and Zaphyre had the pleasure of building their musical skills through an a cappella apprenticeship, with the accomplished support of Island Voices.
“I felt excited and inspired by the challenge of singing with adult musicians. I believe this experience advanced my music reading and gave me the opportunity to sing with a really impressive choir—I hope I can do it again.”
⸺ Evangeline (inaugural participant)
This Youth A Cappella Experience (YACE) will be offered again—in the Fall 2024—and provides an affordable opportunity for young people to build their musical skills. A short time-limited commitment and two back-to-back concerts, YACE advocates for musical advancement and supports learning. Island Voices is passionate about supporting high school and extra-curricular music programs, providing opportunity for our young people. Partnerships with music teachers, schools, and ensembles of all types are welcome to bring this unique experience to dedicated young musicians.
Announcement
Island Voices invites high schoolers to join Island Voices Chamber Choir for an excellent a cappella experience.
If you have some musical interest or background and are keen to explore singing with an inter-generational auditioned choir, you are encouraged to participate.
- Rehearse and perform with one of Vancouver Island’s renowned choirs.
- Learn and grow from one of Canada’s veteran choral conductors.
- Access music scores, recordings, support for learning.
- Prepare music to high performance level.
- Meet like-minded musicians.
- Free admission to concert.
November 10th–17th 2024
St. George’s United Church in Courtenay and
St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Campbell River
Prospective choristers should be prepared to
- Learn music on their own,
- Attend all mandatory rehearsals and concerts,
- Pay a small fee (or request a bursary), and
- Submit a signed registration form.
Registration open in September 2024
Deadline: October 11th 2024
Limited to 20 participants!
Details
Requirements/Commitments
- Learn music ahead of time.
Music scores and practice materials will be provided, opportunities for sectionals or group practice will be supported. - Promptly attend all mandatory rehearsals and concerts.
Planned or unplanned absences are not permitted. Car pools can be coordinated. - Submit registration by October 11th 2024.
Information Form & Permission Waiver signed by student and parent. - Fee Payment.
Bursaries available upon request.
Schedule
- From October 15th 2024 through November 9th 2024
Distribution of PDF music scores, preparatory practices, sectionals and rehearsals to support individual learning of music—to be scheduled, based on registrants’ availability and location. - Sunday November 10th 2024 3:00 PM–5:45 PM
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Campbell River - Wednesday November 13th 2024 6:30 PM–7:15 PM
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Campbell River - Friday November 15th 2024 6:30 PM–7:15 PM
St. George’s United Church, Courtenay - Saturday November 16th 2024 12:30 PM call for a 2:30 PM concert
St. George’s United Church, Courtenay - Sunday November 17th 2024 12:30 PM call for a 2:30 PM concert
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Campbell River
Concert dress
Black tops with sleeves, black bottoms, black (dark) footwear, with black music folder.
Fee
$20 non-refundable fee payable with registration, includes: professional instruction, use of music scores, access to learning materials, rehearsals, admission to concert.
Bursaries are available upon request.
Limit
First 20 participants.
