by Fernanda Gimenez Parenting involves a lot of research and guess work. And once in a while, one nails it on the head: That was Gaston’s experience his first time at MYVoice. It took a lot of convincing – although…
A parent’s view of MYVoice
by Karen Leung “Five years ago, when my son Douglas was in grade ten, he was unable to take choir because of course conflicts. His school’s choir teacher suggested he join MYVoice and the result was remarkable. Douglas was not having a…
Reflections on a Canadian Pilgrimage
by Chor Leoni bass, Rick Bennett In the spring of 2017, one hundred years after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Lorraine and I joined thousands of Canadians in a pilgrimage to Canadian battle sites and cemeteries of World Wars 1…
Martha Lou Henley shares early Chor Leoni memories
One of the magical things about Chor Leoni being 25 years old is the number of amazing friends we have made over the years. One of our dearest friends is philanthropist Martha Lou Henley. We know her as Louie, and…
New lions for a new season
We have new lions in the pride! We’ve asked them to share a bit about themselves, including their favourite moment or impression from our first rehearsal. As befit the lions, their observations range from the poetic to the philosophical. Baritones Bryn…
Stash Bylicki Appointed Executive Director
Chor Leoni Men’s Choir is pleased to announce the appointment of Stash Bylicki as Executive Director. Bylicki had previously served with distinction as the choir’s General Manager and is a past board member. The effects of his extensive experience in…
Chor Leoni aims to illuminate with Manely/Fun concerts
Our upcoming MANELY/FUN concerts were the subject of an Arts Feature in this week’s issue of The Georgia Straight. Our thanks to writer Alexander Varty for this great preview of the show, and for capturing so clearly the aim of this…
Call for Scores: Chor Leoni C/4 Composition Competition 2018
(Vancouver, BC) Chor Leoni Men’s Choir and Artistic Director Erick Lichte are pleased to announce the second annual Canadian Choral Composition Competition (C/4). Three finalist compositions will be selected by the choir’s Artistic Director, and an independent panel of judges…
Chor Leoni Idol raises 25K+
We are thrilled that this year’s Chor Leoni Idol raised over $25,000. Huge thank you’s are in order to our brave participants who worked so hard during a very busy time of our season to prepare their selections, our panel…
Chor Leoni’s 25th season features TAKE 6 and more
A collaboration with 10-time GRAMMY award winners TAKE 6, the return of the choir’s successful C4 composition competition, and a nod to their 25th Anniversary are highlights of Chor Leoni’s upcoming 2017-2018 season. Subscription packages and single ticket sales commenced…
BC/BALTICA: masterworks from Scandinavia and the Baltics
Chor Leoni’s upcoming BC/BALTICA program takes inspiration from the long tradition of excellent Baltic and Scandinavian men’s choirs, and the amazing compositions written for them. The upcoming concerts (April 7th & 8th at Vancouver’s Dunbar-Ryerson United Church, and April 9th…
Frances Farrell wins inaugural C/4 competition
(Vancouver, BC) Halifax composer Frances Farrell has won first prize in Chor Leoni’s inaugural C/4 Canadian Choral Composition Competition. Described by the composer as a secular work appropriate for the winter season, Winter Proverbs is an unaccompanied four-movement composition for…