Chor Leoni has a polish, a sound, a spontaneity and a style that I feel is unequaled by any male voice choir that I have ever heard…

Maestro Bramwell Tovey,Vancouver Symphony

A rich full-bodied sound, innovative programming, technical precision, meticulous intonation, and versatility coupled with an ever-present musical curiosity and commitment to the creation of new Canadian choral works are qualities that have catapulted Chor Leoni to national and international fame since its founding by Diane Loomer, C.M., in 1992. Whether it be a sombre moment of reflection during a Remembrance Day performance or a joyful turn of comedic phrasing at a Summer Solstice show, Chor Leoni is renowned for reaching across the footlights and transforming the performance from ‘concert’ to ‘conversation.’ More…

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PROmys News


Are you a secondary school teacher who is trying to encourage your young men to sing? Then Chor Leoni's PROMYS is for you! PROgram for Mentoring Young Singers offers an opportunity for young male singers to join the lions in workshop and rehearsal settings before singing with the men as part of a concert. Read more

PROMYS 2009 Feedback: Guys, Blog Here Please - Thursday, November 12, 2009
Portrait of a Singer As a (Somewhat) Young Man - Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Welcome to our '09 PROMYS men - Thursday, October 8, 2009

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CBC to Re-Broadcast Meetin' Here Tonight This Sunday!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Catch the re-broadcast of our Meetin' Here Tonight concerts (from March 2009) on CBC's Choral Concert this Sunday, February 7! (Read more...)

Welcome the World: A Choral Gala on Feb 9

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

The 120 voices of four of Canada’s top choral ensembles (Chor Leoni Men’s Choir, Elektra Women’s Choir, musica intima vocal ensemble, and Vancouver Chamber Choir) join forces to welcome all nations and peoples, presented with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad! (Read more...)

Meetin' Here Tonight: Our New CD Has Arrived!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

You loved our spring 2009 concert version of Meetin' Here Tonight so much that we had to do a recording. We're thrilled that it's arrived in time for Christmas - and we think you're going to love it, too! (Read more...)

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Singing For a Great Cause: CBC's Food Bank Day '09

Friday, December 4, 2009

Singers hate to sing before noon, so anytime we're asked to perform at 5:30 a.m. it had better be for a good cause. Today's CBC Food Bank Day was exactly that, and we were there!

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Thank You, Hirvo & Revalia!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Bridge of Song was an amazing experience for us as choral singers! The opportunity to rehearse together, sing for each other, and then share a concert together was a musical highlight of the year. Here's a short video from the afternoon's workshop.

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Olympic Torch Road Trip

Monday, November 16, 2009

A call from a Vancouver Island choir requesting the help of a few lions resulted in an exciting day for a carload of lions!

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