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Welcome!Click here for a membership form. Financial assistance may be available for those wishing to join the choir but are unable to pay the $150 annual fee. Please contact us for details.
Click here to help determine what part you might sing in our choir. If you don't have choral singing experience, or if you're out of practice, it may take time to expand your vocal range, but don't worry. With practice, you'll be amazed at how easily you'll be able to reach those low (or high) notes. |
Febra + UntilJanu Our 2019-20 Season
Here's a rough idea of what we have planned for this year. Please check back throughout the season for updates. The first three rehearsals carry no obligation to join the choir, so come give it a try! Should you decide to commit to the season, your $150 fee* is due October 1. Rehearsals are held at Good Shepherd School every Tuesday unless otherwise noted. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., rehearsal begins at 7:15 and goes until 9:15 or thereabouts.
*Partial waivers may be available for those experiencing financial hardship. Fees cover the cost of purchasing scores, honorariums for our director and accompanist, rental of rehearsal space, festival entry fees and general operating expenses.
September 17 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
September 24 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
October 1 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
October 8 - Rehearsal
October 15 - Rehearsal
October 22 - Rehearsal (St. James Anglican Church)
October 29 - Rehearsal
November 5 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
November 12 - Rehearsal
November 17 - Sectional rehearsal (sopranos) in the band room at Good Shepherd School, 6:30 p.m.
November 19 - Sectional rehearsal at St. James Anglican Church, 7-8 pm (alto) and 8-9 pm (men)
November 22 - Light up in the Park, Riverfront Park 7 pm
November 26 - Rehearsal
December 1 - Town of Peace River 100th Anniversary Closing Ceremonies, Warm up at 1:00 pm at Good Shepherd School then walk over to the Baytex Centre.
December 1 - Dickens Christmas Carol, 7 pm at St. James Anglican Church
December 3 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
December 5 - Dress Rehearsal at St. James Anglican Church (7 - 9 pm)
December 8 - Christmas Concert, 3:00 p.m. St. James Anglican Church (meet at 2:15)
Potluck Supper and Christmas party downstairs at 5:00 pm
December 10 - Singing for Seniors, 6:00 p.m. Sutherland Continuing Care + Pub Night at Smitty's
January 7 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
January 14 - Practice at home where it's warm :)
January 21 - Rehearsal until 8:45, then until 9:30 for those singing at Dan's memorial service.
January 25 - Memorial Service for Dan Moffet, 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
January 28 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's with Adrienne Moffet
February 4 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
February 7 - Sectional Rehearsals (Men) at Joan's house, 7:30 p.m.
February 11 - Rehearsal
February 18 - Rehearsal
February 25 - Rehearsal
March 2 - Rehearsal
March 3 - Performing Arts Festival 6:30 p.m.
March 10 - Rehearsal
March 17 - Rehearsals cancelled until further notice in order to practice social distancing
Possible spring schedule, subject to change:
April 7 - Rehearsal + Pub night at Smitty's
April 14 - Rehearsal
April 21 - Rehearsal
April 28 - Rehearsal
May 5 - Rehearsal at St. James Anglican Church, 7 p.m. + Pub night at Smitty's
May 9 - Spring Recital, 7:30 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church + Gathering at Barkwell's
Choir Etiquette Guidelines
Welcome to the Peace River Community Choir. We are a group of adults who enjoy singing together for ourselves, our friends, and the community. We meet only once a week, so it is important to make each two hour rehearsal as productive as possible. We ask that you keep the following guidelines in mind:
1. Attendance
Singing in a choir is a commitment to the director and to the other members of the choir. Your voice is just as important as the next person’s voice and everyone has to get used to hearing everyone else. That’s how good choirs are made. On the other hand, if you are sick, stay home!
2. Rehearsal Time
Be on time! Arriving late is distracting to the director and other choir members and causes you to miss the warm-up, which is arguably the most important part of rehearsal.
3. Come Prepared
Always bring a pencil with you to rehearsal to mark directions on your scores. It’s impossible to remember from week to week the special directions for each tune. Please use pencils, not pens or highlighters as you need to erase all markings before returning your scores at the end of the season. Digital recording devices are highly recommended. They can help you to practice between rehearsals and make our rehearsal time more productive. Opportunities will be made for your to record your parts.
4. Talking During Rehearsal
Choir singing is a sociable pastime and choirs are full of sociable people! The camaraderie in a choir is one of the most important aspects. Feel free to make merry to your heart’s content before and after rehearsal and during breaks. It’s really easy to start up little conversations with your neighbour during rehearsal. When this happens, the director has to either talk over you or wait until you’re quiet. Chatter slows down rehearsal.
5. Be Positive
Whether you are an experienced choir member or are doing this for the first time, it is very important to be positive. We are all at different levels of expertise and it can be a challenge to make it a rewarding experience for all members. The number one rule is to have fun, then work hard, and then to always enjoy your accomplishments. Enjoy the music. It is chosen based on the needs and abilities of the group. We try to vary the music selections enough so that there is music we can all enjoy.
Welcome to the Peace River Community Choir. We are a group of adults who enjoy singing together for ourselves, our friends, and the community. We meet only once a week, so it is important to make each two hour rehearsal as productive as possible. We ask that you keep the following guidelines in mind:
1. Attendance
Singing in a choir is a commitment to the director and to the other members of the choir. Your voice is just as important as the next person’s voice and everyone has to get used to hearing everyone else. That’s how good choirs are made. On the other hand, if you are sick, stay home!
2. Rehearsal Time
Be on time! Arriving late is distracting to the director and other choir members and causes you to miss the warm-up, which is arguably the most important part of rehearsal.
3. Come Prepared
Always bring a pencil with you to rehearsal to mark directions on your scores. It’s impossible to remember from week to week the special directions for each tune. Please use pencils, not pens or highlighters as you need to erase all markings before returning your scores at the end of the season. Digital recording devices are highly recommended. They can help you to practice between rehearsals and make our rehearsal time more productive. Opportunities will be made for your to record your parts.
4. Talking During Rehearsal
Choir singing is a sociable pastime and choirs are full of sociable people! The camaraderie in a choir is one of the most important aspects. Feel free to make merry to your heart’s content before and after rehearsal and during breaks. It’s really easy to start up little conversations with your neighbour during rehearsal. When this happens, the director has to either talk over you or wait until you’re quiet. Chatter slows down rehearsal.
5. Be Positive
Whether you are an experienced choir member or are doing this for the first time, it is very important to be positive. We are all at different levels of expertise and it can be a challenge to make it a rewarding experience for all members. The number one rule is to have fun, then work hard, and then to always enjoy your accomplishments. Enjoy the music. It is chosen based on the needs and abilities of the group. We try to vary the music selections enough so that there is music we can all enjoy.