RJC Christmas at Knox (pictures and video)

It was a cold Sunday Dec 12 in Saskatoon. But inside Knox United Church, an appreciative audience warmed up to Chorale and Women's Choir at their annual Christmas Concert inside the beautiful and historic downtown Saskatoon church.  The concert rounded out with some student soloists and small groups.

The combined choirs of Chorale and Women's Choir in Knox United Church, Saskatoon.

The concert began with the opening chorale from J.S. Bach's Cantate #142 "Alleluia, gelobet sei Gott"

"Padre Nuestro" (The Lord's Prayer) by Paraguayan composer
Roberto Casino

The Women's Choir sang a few numbers as well.

Small groups and soloists had also prepared a few pieces.  Here a boy's quintet sing "O Holy, Silent Night."

A great crowd braved to cold to hear the choirs perform in the beautiful downtown Saskatoon church.

It was a beautiful end to a busy day which began with  both choirs singing at the morning worship service in Waldheim. An afternoon rehearsal in Knox was followed by supper out (for the whole group of singers, 45 of them!) Thanks to the Noodle King and Ice Cream Queen for accomodating such a large group.

More videos at youtube.ca/rosthernjrcollege

Christmas Theatre Cast Picture & videos

Here is a picture of the entire cast from the recent Evening Of Theatre.

The show was put on by the Theatre Arts Class and Musical Theatre Class.

Christmas Theatre Opens!

The Christmas Theatre opens tonight (Thursday) with a variety of 18 different short plays and songs from musicals. The show is presented as a joint effort between the Theatre Arts Class and Musical Theatre Class.

The Boys from the Musical Theatre Class sing their portion of "Summer Nights" from GREASE. Danny is played by Mike A.

"Kinsey Was Here" is a short play about misplaced accusations.

Robert Munsch's "Stephanie's Ponytail" starring Crystal L. as Stephanie.

Katie M and Sarah N sing "For Good" from WICKED.

Tickets are still available for each show. Call soon! 306.232.4222. The show runs until Sunday, December 5, 2010.

Chorale Workshop with Jing Ling-Tam

Chorale was invited to be the demonstration choir at the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association Conference in Saskatoon on November 5. They were privileged to have Jing Ling-Tam from the University of Texas-Arlington work with them for an hour while delegates from the conference observed.

Here, Jing Ling-Tam works on the choir's physical balance. She is an amazing musician, educator, and has such a warm personality,  she can bring the best out of a group in short order!

The Chorale poses with Jing Ling-Tam and their director, Richard Janzen. What a fun and challenging workshop!

The choir also performed for the delegates for a noon hour concert. Many positive comments came our way after the concert. The choir did the school proud today!

Thank you to the Saskatchewan Choral Federation for ordering sandwiches and donuts for us at a local Tim Horton's.  It was a long morning, and lunch arrived at Tim's at 2:00 pm. The choir was very hungry by then!

Enjoying the Tim Horton's sandwiches under a beautiful November sky.

Concert Choir and Chorale sing at Rosthern Mennonite Church

The Concert Choir and Chorale went to Rosthern Mennonite Church on Sunday, October 24 for the morning worship service. Each choir sang four songs.

Concert Choir, under the direction of Richard Janzen, opens the service with "Now Thank We All Our God" from the Bach Cantata #79. Accompanied by piano and strings.

The Faith and Life Committee provided the children's story, a rhythmic sing-song version of Jonah and the Whale.

Chorale also sang a number of pieces.

 Rosthern Mennonite Church hosts the entire school for the morning service and a pot luck meal at noon every year. We thank them for their continuous and generous support.

RJC Evening of Theatre

Tickets for the RJC Evening of Theatre will go on sale on November 1, 2010.

There will be four performances open to the public - two of those will be a Christmas Dinner Theatre!  The show will be a variety night of short plays and musical numbers prepared by the Theatre Arts Class and Musical Theatre Class at RJC.

Thursday December 2 and Sunday December 5 are theatre only shows ($10 seats), while the Friday and Saturday shows are Christmas Dinner Theatre ($20 per seat).

Consider the show for your business' Christmas Social!

Thursday, December 2, 7:30 pm - Theatre Only $10
Friday, December 3, 6:30 pm - Christmas Dinner Theatre $20
Saturday, December 4, 6:30 pm - Christmas Dinner Theatre $20
Sunday, December 5, 2:30 pm - Theatre Only $10

VISA and Mastercard are accepted. Call 306.232.4222 to reserve your seats/table.

Chorale 2010-2011

RJC Chorale

2010-2011

 

Soprano		Alto		Tenor		Bass
Balzer-Peters, Kerstin		Driediger, Sarah		Ayres, Paul		Driedger Enns, Luke
Bartel, Sara		Fast, Hillary		Brockman, Evan		Epp, Ryan
Boldt, Erin		Friesen, Teresa		Buhler, Clay		Falconer, Landon
Goertz, Tiera		Funk, Macaila		Dueck, Dan		Paetkau, Brendan
Ho, Jessie		Giesbrecht, Tanya		Fitzgerald, Jamieson		Rempel, Adam
Lau, Crystal		Hooge, Emily		Goerzen, Wade		Rogal, Mat
McLellan, Katie		Jones, Hannah		Warkentin, Luke		Wiebe, David
Schulz, Judith		Klaassen, Jennifer				Wiens, Jordan
Tetreault, Marina		Nickel, Sarah
Wiebe, Jocelyn

  Our first rehearsal is Tuesday, October 5 at 6:15 pm.

Fall Concert Videos

Here are some videos from the Fall Concert on Sunday, September 26, 2010.

More on the RJC YouTube page.

Fall Choir Workshop

39 students spent the weekend on campus in a choir workshop, learning new songs and a lot about singing in a choir.  The Saskatoon Youth Orchestra was on campus at the same time, holding their own Fall Workshop.  That brought the weekend total to over 100 students on campus! The two groups combined forces for a concert on Sunday afternoon. September 26. (Video to come)

The students sang through almost 12 hours of rehearsal! The RJC choir was directed by Richard Janzen. The pianist for the weekend was Audrey Falk Janzen.

The Saskatoon Youth Orchestra is directed by Richard Carnegie. Here the choir and orchestra is rehearsing "Pavane" by Gabriel Fauré.

Thank you to the RJC Kitchen Staff and Kara Buhler who provided nutrition breaks for the choir.

Jordan Wiens and Adam Rempel attempt to resolve a CFL dispute during one of the breaks.  The 'Riders won bragging rights this weekend.

It was a beautiful weekend, so one of the rehearsals was held outside in the gazebo (which is behind the photographer.)

The SYO and RJC Choirs have been cooperating for the fall concert since 1993! We appreciate the association and look forward to more in following years.

Opening Program September 12 2010

Gail Schellenberg welcomed everyone to the Opening Program for the 2010-2011 school year.

Co-Presidents, Hannah Jones and Clay Buhler had opening comments.

First year student, Crystal Lau, read scripture.

Hillary Fast accompanies the choir on trumpet.

Three students shared about their RJC experience.
Jennifer Klaassen

Jordan Wiens

Sarah Nickel

Tiera Goertz's mother, Phyllis gave a parents perspective.

Rick Driediger father of Sarah also gave a parents insight.

The concert choir class at their first performance.

Concert Choir begins for 2010-2011

Concert Choir for the current year began their season with close to 80 singers in the choir! Their first performance is coming up next week on September 12 at 2:30 pm at the RJC Opening Program.

Last year's Concert Choir in performance at Rosthern Mennonite Church.

Please note that Concert Choir is formed by students registered for Choral 10/20/30. All singers must have black pants, black socks, black shoes and a white dress shirt/blouse.  The boys will be supplied with a tie (they return at the end of the school year.)

Videos from Oliver!

Some videos from the June 25-26 production of Oliver!

Oliver! - performance pictures

The cast of Oliver! was pleased and proud of their performances on the last weekend of June. Over 1000 people came to see the show over two days, plus 150 more youth on Thursday evening for the special invitation only presentation.  Enjoy the pictures below, and then go to the RJC YouTube page for a few videos!

A full resolution picture of the cast of Oliver! Click to see the full size, feel free to download and print.

The orphans in the workhouse sing "Food, Glorious Food"

The Widow Corney (Danika Epp) and Mr. Bumble the beadle (Hugo Malan)

Oliver Twist (Wade Goerzen) in the funeral parlour, dreams of his mother while singing "Where is Love?"

Charlotte Sowerberry (Katie Baschak), Mrs. Sowerberry (Baily Neufeld) and Noah Claypole (Daniel Dueck) treat Oliver poorly in the funeral parlour.

Oliver meets The Artful Dodger (Hannah Jones)

"Consider Yourself" with the chorus.

Fagin (Clay Buhler) and his school of pickpockets.

Fagin in the Thieve's Kitchen.

Bet (Julia Epp) and Nancy (Sarah Nickel) sing "It's a Fine Life!"

The end of "I'd Do Anything."

Bill Sykes (Daniel Gretton) enters the tavern and sings "My Name."

After she was struck by Bill, Nancy tearfully sings "As Long as He Needs Me."

Mrs. Bedwin (Lori Pauls) cares for Oliver when Mr. Brownlow takes him in to his home.

Bill Sykes and Fagin plot to re-capture Oliver, while Nancy protests.

Mr. Brownlow (Erik Epp) discovers that Oliver is actually his grandchild.

Bill Sykes captures Oliver and threatens to kill the boy, but is shot by the Night Watchman (Brayden Holman.)

Aisha Friesen was part of the tech crew, and ran the sound system for the performances.