Date of event 8pm Friday, December 6, 2013
Location of event Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St., Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Chamber Choir
Vancouver Chamber Orchestra
Pacifica Singers
Jon Washburn and Kevin Zakresky, conductors

Celebrate the festive season with the Vancouver Chamber Choir in the Orpheum Theatre. Christmas is a joyful time and Baroque is a joyful music – the combination is magic. One of JS Bach’s most luminous works is featured – the Magnificat for soloists, choir and orchestra. Monteverdi’s Gloria concertata virtually glistens with the vigorous passagework of the Early Baroque. There is a contrasting Bach set of intimate chorales and choral songs called Weihnachtslieder. Then the concert ends with Handel at his affirming best in Blessed are They that Consider the Poor drawn from the anthem he wrote for his favourite charity, closing with a rousing Hallelujah! The Choir is joined by the Pacifica Singers and our Vancouver Chamber Orchestra for this scintillating evening of music. 

Johann Sebastian Bach Magnificat
Claudio Monteverdi Gloria concertata
Johann Sebastian Bach Weihnachtslieder
George Frideric Handel Blessed are They that Consider the Poor 

For more information or to subscribe contact Vancouver Chamber Choir at 604-738-6822.

Tickets available August 7th through Ticketmaster.ca (1-855-985-2787)

Date of event 8pm Saturday, January 25, 2013
Location of event Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave., Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Chamber Choir
Five Symposium Conductors
Stephen Smith, piano
Jon Washburn, conductor

Explore the world of choral music through the eyes of conductors at this concert which culminates the Choir’s 34th annual National Conductors’ Symposium. Five young but accomplished conductors from all over North America will join Master Conductor and Teacher Jon Washburn and pianist Stephen Smith for a fascinating look at choral music from around the globe. Hear the results of their week-long conducting course in this music from Europe, Asia, the Americas and, of course, Canada.

Johannes Brahms – Kyrie (Germany)
Sergei Rachmaninov – Choral Concerto (Russia)
Gioacchino Rossini – I gondolieri (Italy)
Zoltán Kodály – Esti dal (Hungary)
Julio Domínguez – Lela (Portugal)
Adolf Vedro – Midrilinnu mäng (Estonia)
Gabriel Fauré – Après un rêve (France)
David Hamilton – Only the moon has secrets (New Zealand)
Se Enkhbayar – Zeregleent gobi (Inner Mongolia)
Shinji Tanimura – Ii hi tabidachi (Japan)
Ernani Aguiar – Salmo 150 (Brazil)
Carlos Guastavino – Gala del día (Argentina)
Mexican folklore – La llorana (Mexico)
Sindo Garay – Retorna (Cuba)
Lionel Daunais – Maryse and partner (Quebec)
Larry Nickel – Dare alla luce (British Columbia)
R. Murray Schafer – Alleluia (Ontario)

Adults $30, Sr/St $25.50, Student Rush (at door) $10

For more information or to subscribe contact Vancouver Chamber Choir at 604-738-6822.

Tickets available August 7th through Ticketmaster.ca (1-855-985-2787)

Date of event 8pm Friday, February 21, 2014
Location of event Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave., Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Chamber Choir
Pacifica Singers
Jon Washburn and Kevin Zakresky, conductors

All abo-o-o-ard! Hop on the tour bus with the Vancouver Chamber Choir as we visit all the musical regions of Canada, singing some of the wonderful choral inventions of many Canadian composers. It’s a cornucopia of delights, as we sample the fruits of Canada’s masters – Henderson, Willan, Daunais, Somers, Eaton, Beckwith; the latest talented generation – Emery, Teehan, Martin; and savour the diversions of Canadian folklore. Jon Washburn and Vancouver Chamber Choir bring these Canadian voices to life and they’re joined in part by their associate ensemble, Pacifica Singers, with their conductor Kevin Zakresky.

Ruth Watson Henderson – Gloria
Healey Willan – Behold, the tabernacle of God
Lionel Daunais – Mutation
Harry Somers – God the master of this scene
Richard Eaton – Vive la Canadienne!
John Beckwith – Sharon Fragments
Matthew Emery – Love, will we stay
Rob Teehan – Hear my prayer, O Lord
Stephanie Martin – Rise up, my love
Derek Healey – Four Canadian Folksongs
Jean-François Sénart – Un Canadien errant
Pascal Germain-Berardi – O magnum mysterium
Pierick Houdy – Communion
Timothy Corlis – Sonnez les cloches!
Stephen Chatman – Five British Columbian Folksongs

Adults $30, Sr/St $25.50, Student Rush (at door) $10

For more information or to subscribe contact Vancouver Chamber Choir at 604-738-6822.

Tickets available August 7th through Ticketmaster.ca (1-855-985-2787)

Date of event 8pm Friday, March 21, 2014
Location of event Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave., Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Chamber Choir
Linda Lee Thomas, piano
Jon Washburn, conductor

Enter into the beguiling sound realm of the Romantic master songwriters – Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann. Both died much too young but lived brilliantly… defining the tonal palette of an era and finding hidden lodes of lyricism in the German language. Their oft-neglected partners were many 19th century lyric poets. You’ll hear both choral partsongs and favourite solo Lieder on this intimate concert sung by the superb vocal artists of the Vancouver Chamber Choir.

Franz Schubert – Lebenslust, Schicksalslenker, Begräbnisslied, Der Tanz, Du bist die Ruh, Frühlingstraum, Im Abendrot, An die Musik, Heidenröslein, Ave Maria, Mailied, Ständchen

Robert Schumann – Der Sänger, Der Traum, Der Schmied, Widmung, Mondnacht, Waldesgespräch, Ich grolle nicht, Der Nussbaum, An die Sterne, Ungewisses Licht, Zuversicht, Talismane

Adults $30, Sr/St $25.50, Student Rush (at door) $10

For more information or to subscribe contact Vancouver Chamber Choir at 604-738-6822.

Tickets available August 7th through Ticketmaster.ca (1-855-985-2787)

Date of event 8pm Friday, April 18, 2014
Location of event Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe St., Vancouver, BC

Shannon Mercer, soprano
Anita Krause, alto
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Pacifica Singers
Vancouver Chamber Orchestra
Jon Washburn, conductor

Bask in the eternal light of the greatest choral music in the Choir’s traditional Good Friday concert at the Orpheum. Experience Mozart’s venerable Requiem – one of the most sublime musical masterpieces of all time. And experience the golden sonorities and subtle shadows of Morten Lauridsen’s beautiful Lux Aeterna – a modern classic. Jon Washburn conducts the Vancouver Chamber Choir, Pacifica Singers, Vancouver Chamber Orchestra and special soloists Shannon Mercer and Anita Krause.

Morten Lauridsen – Lux Aeterna 
Wolfgang Amadeus – Mozart Requiem

For more information or to subscribe contact Vancouver Chamber Choir at 604-738-6822.

Tickets available August 7th through Ticketmaster.ca (1-855-985-2787)

Date of event 8pm Friday, May 9, 2014
Location of event Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave., Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Chamber Choir
Jon Washburn, conductor

Explore space without leaving Ryerson Church! No, not the final frontier, but acoustical space. Rediscover music from every possible angle as the Choir revels in the space, grace and interface of innovative and spatial music from five centuries. Hear pieces written by Renaissance and modern composers for one, two, three, four choirs and various fragments, too. Be part of a magnificent sound-cloud, with conductor Jon Washburn as your guide and the Vancouver Chamber Choir as your acoustic vehicle. One night only… make your reservations now! 

William Albright – An Alleluia Super-Round
Michael Praetorius – Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
Orlando di Lasso – Echo Song
Andrea Gabrieli – Magnificat
Claudio Monteverdi – Ave maris stella
John Celona – Round
Robert Ashley – She was a visitor
Henry Purcell – In our deep vaulted cell
Anne Boyd – As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams
Benjamin Britten – Hymn to the Virgin
Gregg Smith – Sound Canticle on Bay Psalm 23

Adults $30, Sr/St $25.50, Student Rush (at door) $10

For more information or to subscribe contact Vancouver Chamber Choir at 604-738-6822.

Tickets available August 7th through Ticketmaster.ca (1-855-985-2787)

Date of event Aug 11-Sept 1, 2013
Location of event Napier Sq (Napier St@ Commercial Dr Vancouver
 

Britannia Community Centre hosts the annual, outdoor arts market featuring the work of local artists, live music, tea leaf reading, artist demonstrations and workshops, special events and more!

4 Sundays

Hours: Noon-5pm

More Info: (604)718-5800/www.britanniacentre.org

Date of event Sunday, August 18, 2013
Location of event Terra Nova Rural Park

For thousands of years people have been thrilled and inspired by the soaring beauty of birds of prey. To experience a free demonstration of the ancient art of falconry and learn about the natural ecology and behaviour of these magnificent birds, come to the Richmond Raptor Festival at Terra Nova Rural Park on Sunday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Majestic birds of prey from Pacific Northwest Raptors will perform spectacular aerial displays while their handlers share their extensive knowledge,giving the crowd an entertaining and educational talk about raptor behaviour and hunting skills as well as environmental concerns and conservation.  This popular free event, hosted by the City of Richmond, is expanded this year to include participation from a broad range of conservation organizations. Between flight demonstrations at 11:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., enjoy the festival atmosphere; Visit booths hosted by organizations such as Nature Vancouver, Delta Naturalists’ Society and Wildlife Rescue, among others. The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.) will present a talk at 12:30 p.m. Later, John Neville, President of BC Nature will deliver a presentation on Raptors of Canada at 2:30 p.m.  Terra Nova Rural Park is located at 2631 Westminster Highway. Follow the signs from No.1 Road and Westminster Highway. There is no parking on site, pedestrian access only.

Date of event Sunday, August 4, 2013
Location of event Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway

Locally grown and freshly picked blueberries donated by the Blueberry Council of BC will be sold at the Richmond Nature Park Sunday, August 4, from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Savour the best blueberry pie in town – made fresh that morning and kindly donated by ABC Country Restaurant.  Proceeds from the sale of blueberries and pies support education programs at the Richmond Nature Park. This popular annual event also features pony rides for children aged 4-12. $8 per ride.

Date of event August 16-18th, 2013
Location of event Downtown Port Coquitlam

Let’s Party…We’re 100!

Port Coquitlam’s year-long 100th birthday party will be in full swing Aug. 16 to 18, with a huge free outdoor music and family festival including headliners Trooper and Bobs & LoLo.

Homecoming Weekend invites current and past residents to “celebrate the good times past and present” with activities and entertainment for people of all ages. The celebrations kick off Aug. 16 with free swimming, followed on Aug. 17 by outdoor music and entertainment, a beer garden, bowling at old-time prices and CP Rail vintage train rides, and on Aug. 18 by one of the region’s largest car shows. 

On Aug. 17, a 32-foot by 24-foot stage outside the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex will host six different acts covering all genres, starting at noon and ending with Juno-winning rockers Trooper, known for hits such as We’re Here for a Good Time. Starting at 1 p.m. at Leigh Square, families will find Juno-nominated children’s entertainers Bobs & LoLo along with improv theatre, storytelling, arts and crafts and roving entertainers.

On Aug. 18 the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association will host its annual Downtown Car Show, which attracts hundreds of classic and show cars and thousands of visitors each year. Much of the downtown becomes a pedestrian zone during the free event, which includes displays, entertainment, food and vendors. 

Homecoming Weekend is one of more than a dozen celebrations planned by the Port Coquitlam Spirit Committee this year to mark the city’s 100th birthday. Upcoming centennial activities include the Terry Fox Hometown Run on Sept. 15, City at Work showcase Sept. 21, the Rivers & Trails Festival on Sept. 29 and Christmas in Leigh Square on Nov. 30. 

More information is posted at www.portcoquitlam.ca/100.