Oceanside
Concert Choir
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Concert Choir
Oceanside Concert Choir is a community choir open to people of all ages. Auditions are not required, and you don’t need to be able to read music. All you need is a love for music, a willingness to listen, and a desire to learn. The Oceanside Concert Choir performs twice a year at the Knox United Church in Parksville, BC. They are well-known for their sold-out performances of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performed every few years at Christmas time, and their spring concerts that take place just before Easter.
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Oceanside Concert Choir
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The Oceanside Concert Choir began in 1969 under the directorship of Colin Forbes. The choir has been led by many directors in his history with Ann Barber-Becqué as its current Musical Director since 1992. Ann’s philosophy is for the choir to fulfill Oceanside Music’s objective of bringing high quality music to the Oceanside area through the performance of excellent classical and concert choral repertoire. This provides singers and audiences alike a mix of famous and modern composers, sacred and secular music. Every season offers members new repertoire that may be a bit beyond their easy comfort level at the time, but it’s how singers and the choir overall acquire more skill and audiences are introduced to different works from one concert to the next.
Ann Barber-Becqué
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Upcoming Events
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Oceanside Concert Choir Performs Handel’s Messiah
knox united church 345 Pym Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaThere's nothing more traditional than the performance of Handel's Messiah during the holiday season. Join Oceanside Concert Choir as they perform with the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra and 4 featured soloists, […]
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Consort A Cappella Singers
Join Oceanside Consort A Cappella Singers as 10 voices sing unaccompanied carols and songs in the cozy, intimate setting of the fire-lit Knox Church Lounge. The delightful repertoire features songs […]
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Zachary Stevenson with Oceanside Big Band – 60 Years of Oceanside Music
knox united church 345 Pym Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaOceanside Music kicks off its 60th anniversary celebrations in 2026 featuring hometown favourite, Zachary Stevenson (Buddy Holly) with Oceanside Big Band performing, 60 Years of Oceanside Music. With two concert […]
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Zachary Stevenson with Oceanside Big Band – 60 Years of Oceanside Music
knox united church 345 Pym Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaOceanside Music kicks off it's 60th anniversary celebrations in 2026 featuring hometown favourite, Zachary Stevenson (Buddy Holly), with Oceanside Big Band performing 60 Years of Oceanside Music. With two concert […]
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Music Theory Course – Level 2
Parksville Community Centre 223 Mills Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaOceanside Music introduces its second music theory course, perfect for musicians wanting to more deeply understand music theory. The course is instructed by our Musical Director, Ed Dumas, B.Ed., M.A.Ed., […]
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Favourites Old and New
knox united church 345 Pym Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaOceanside Concert Choir celebrates Oceanside Music's 60th year by singing a variety of favourite songs performed by the choir over the past 6 decades. A wonderful family event that will […]
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Pop of the Ages
knox united church 345 Pym Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaOceanside Pops Choir performs Pop of the Ages as they celebrate Oceanside Music's 60th anniversary milestone. For more information and online tickets, check back after January 31st, 2025.
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Annual General Meeting
MacMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, British Columbia, CanadaPrivate Event Members of Oceanside Music Association only. Oceanside Music hosts its Annual General Meeting where the Board will present Members an overview of this year's activities and budget. Member […]
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