This diverse ensemble of adult female voices shares the common goal of making high quality choral music. Belle Canto was the first choir formed in the Cantilon family and remains its only adult ensemble. In touring and recording, Belle Canto has disting...  moreThis diverse ensemble of adult female voices shares the common goal of making high quality choral music. Belle Canto was the first choir formed in the Cantilon family and remains its only adult ensemble. In touring and recording, Belle Canto has distinguished itself as one of today’s foremost women’s ensembles. Originally a group of university students, the choir now consists of amateur singers from all walks of life. Belle Canto particularly enjoys exploring the contemporary repertoire of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia and has recorded much of this repertoire on their disc, Invocation.  less

May 10, 2014 Soloists: Tierney Federeau, Kim Rogalsky, Nikyla Hladio Percussion: Adrian Pecold ------------------------------------ http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

Psalm 23 is dedicated to my aunt Patricia Shaw of Vancouver, as this is her favourite Psalm. Two points of note: First, the composition grew out of the feeling that all 4 voices should start on the same note, grow outwards and then come back to that...  morePsalm 23 is dedicated to my aunt Patricia Shaw of Vancouver, as this is her favourite Psalm. Two points of note: First, the composition grew out of the feeling that all 4 voices should start on the same note, grow outwards and then come back to that same note at the end. the rest just seemed to evolve on its own, seemingly guided by some external force. Second, unusually, I have asked choirs (where possible) to sing this without any breaks, via staggered breathing, as I wanted to highlight the deep conviction underlying the words of the Psalm, as one single thread of deep belief that moves from beginning to end. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Psalm 23." As always, comments are welcomed. Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad ...    less

Jane Hamilton has penned this fantastic arrangement of our national anthem. Best version EVER!!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Most choirs charge their singers to be a member (‘subs’). the amount can vary a lot from choir to choir.     What’s ...

voices: ChoralTracks https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Missa_Brevis_in_E_Minor_(2019)_(Scott_Villard)

voices: ChoralTracks https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Missa_Brevis_in_E_Major_(2020)_(Scott_Villard)

Mar. 16, 2013 http://www.prairievoices.ca https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices http://www.twitter.com/_Prairievoices

Mar. 16, 2013 http://www.prairievoices.ca https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://www.twitter.com/_Prairievoices

Mar. 16, 2013 http://www.prairievoices.ca https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://www.twitter.com/_Prairievoices