Pax Christi Chorale - Our 22nd Season!

Fanfare of Canadian Hymns
Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 3:00 pm

Haydn's Creation
Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2008 - 3:00 pm

Bach B minor Mass
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 3:00 pm

 

Artistic Director Stephanie Martin and Pax Christi Chorale have a very exciting season ahead of them, beginning with a concert which will be near and dear to the hearts of choral lovers everywhere.

Fanfare of Canadian Hymns will highlight hymns written and arranged by Canadian composers and poets, including those of Healey Willan in the 40th anniversary year of his death.  We are thrilled to announce that we will be joined by our guest host, well-loved CBC Choral Concert icon Howard Dyck, all accompanied by the joyous sounds of organ and brass ensemble.  Join us in singing hymns from many traditions, from Mennonite, to Anglican, from ancient to modern.

Celebrate Christmas with Pax Christi Chorale in a less traditional way as we present Haydn’s magnificent oratorio Creation, with orchestra and soloists Melanie Conly, soprano; Dennis Giesbrecht, tenor; and Paul Grindlay, bass-baritone.  We invite audience members of all cultures and faith traditions to revel in the beauty and diversity of creation in the world around us during this festive holiday season.

In April 2009, Pax Christi Chorale is thrilled to be performing Bach’s magnificent Mass in B minor for the very first time.  The choir will join forces with some of Canada’s leading young soloists including soprano Virginia Hatfield; mezzo-soprano Jennifer Enns Modolo; tenor Sasha Bataligin and bass-baritone Michael Robert-Broder.

Auditions being held in September!

Each year, Pax Christi Chorale accepts a number of aspiring singers and students to its Choral Scholars program, in addition to auditioning new members to sing in Pax Christi Chorale and Chamber Choir. Auditions are being held at the beginning of September. For more information, or to book an audition, contact Stuart Sladden at s_sladden@hotmail.com.