Oceanside Music is proud to present an extraordinary concert of 3 remarkable Vancouver Island choirs. Oceanside Music’s Consort A Cappella Singers, Directed by Ann Barber-Becqué, Nanaimo’s Island Bel Canto Singers, Directed by Fiona Blackburn, and Comox’s Island Voices Chamber Choir, directed by John Hopper.
Oceanside Music Consort A Cappella Singers is a 15-member mixed choir from the Oceanside area. These choristers perform songs with 4 to 8-part harmonies and with occasional instrumental accompaniment. Directed by Ann Barber-Becqué, the choir sings a diverse repertoire that includes classical works, traditional madrigals, new compositions from modern composers as well as Canadiana, pop music, show tunes and vocal jazz. The Consort performs in the spring and fall at Knox United Church and at smaller venues throughout the Oceanside community.
Island Bel Canto Singers is a women’s adult treble choir based in Nanaimo. Its 30 members enjoy performing everything from classical to newly composed pieces, pop and folk songs, as well as supporting Canadian composers. Directed by Fiona Blackburn, the choir will perform four other concerts this spring in Nanaimo and Parksville. For more information, visit www.islandbelcanto.ca.
Island Voices Chamber Choir is a mixed SATB choir from the Comox area with 34 members. Directed by John Hooper, their motto is to sing ‘excellent songs excellently’. This choir focusses on original compositions from the 16th to the 21st century and performs in a variety of venues on the east side of the Island throughout the year. For more information, visit www.islandvoiceschamberchoir.bc.ca.
Enjoy an afternoon of harmonious music as these three choirs deliver a memorable show.
All tickets, $25.00.
Online: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-in-song-choirs-in-triplicate-tickets-1242852919539
In-person: Edge Outdoors (Qualicum) and Fireside Books (Parksville). Cash or cheque only.
Unsold tickets will be available at the door on the day of the performance. Doors open a 2pm.