Christmas Concerts (and MORE Christmas Concerts)

The last week of classes before the Christmas break was filled with various performances by the choirs, both formal and informal.

Chorale filled the entry of Friesen's Bigway (both physically and musically) when they went caroling. Thank you George Watson and the Bigway staff for making the time and space for us!

At the Christmas Concert on Sunday afternoon, Chorale, Women's Choir and Concert Choir presented a holy and moving concert to a  packed gymnasium. Here Kelsea McLean directs Chorale.

Chorale at the Christmas Concert.

Richard Janzen directs Chorale with Audrey Falk Janzen at the piano.

Women's Choir was directed by Kelsea McLean this year.

"Sleigh Ride" brought smiles to the singers and the audience.

Cody Epp and Tim Campbell performed "Christmas Time Is Here" again.

Emily Hooge, Rachel Dueck and Tim Campbell provided a beautiful accompaniment to "Huron Carol."

Tyler Martens was at the piano for Concert Choir's piece "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child."

Richard Janzen directing Concert Choir.

Concert Choir has 84 singers this year.

Later in the week, Chorale went to the Station Arts Centre in Rosthern for a noon-hour Christmas Concert. Here Kelsea McLean is directing Chorale.

Knox Concert Videos

There will be a few more posted on the RJC YouTube page as they are finished.

Women's Choir and Chorale "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child"


Women's Choir and Chorale "Emmanuel Carol"


Chorale "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day"

Christmas Concert at Knox United

Chorale and Women's Choir presented their annual Christmas Concert in the beautiful historic Knox United Church in downtown Saskatoon last Sunday. Always a special event, it was again well attended and well appreciated by the audience.

The combined choirs of Women's Choir and Chorale directed by Kelsea McLean. Audrey Falk Janzen is at the piano.

Women's Choir and Chorale combined for a few numbers.

Chorale under direction from Richard Janzen.

RJC Women's Choir directed by Kelsea McLean.

Sarah O sang "O Holy Night"

Ryan E presented "Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head"

"Jesu Bambino" by Kerstin BP

Guest guitarist Tim Campbell and his student Cody E gave a sweet performance of "Christmas Time Is Here' - Vince Guaraldi's composition made famous in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

The choir ventured out into the audience for "Mic Ma'q Honour Song"

"Mic Ma'q Honour Song"

Kelsea McLean and Richard Janzen co-directed the choirs.

Tim Campbell accompanied the choir in "A La Nanita Nana" and "Huron Carol"

The pipe organ at Knox is always a highlight as well, played by Brenda Epp for carol singing and a couple choir numbers.

RJC On Stage - Theatre & Musical Theatre Show

The Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre classes played to two full houses last weekend. The show was the result of preparation of pieces during class time. More pictures on the RJC website.

The combined Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre classes.

"Through Heaven's Eyes" from Prince of Egypt

"One Boy" from Bye Bye Birdie

"The Art of Rejection"
At the ATM.

"The Art of Rejection"
The Best Person In The World.

"The Art of Rejection"
Can't Stop Eating The Poison Fruit.

"Chaired"
Teacher's Pet.

 

"Chaired"
Guard Godzilla.

"Chaired"
Cell Service.

"Chaired"
What Will You Do With YOUR Time?

"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" by the Andrews Sisters

"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" by the Andrews Sisters

"The Boys Are Back" from High School Musical 3

"The Boys Are Back" from High School Musical 3

"The Boys Are Back" from High School Musical 3

"What Is This Feeling" from Wicked
Galinda meets Elphaba.

"What Is This Feeling" from Wicked
Galinda meets Elphaba

RJC on stage - Fall Theatre

Tickets are now available for the theatre show in November.

November 20-21, 2011
Call to reserve soon, as seating is limited in the small and intimate RJC Pit Theatre.

The Theatre Arts class is preparing a collection of two one act plays by playwright Christian Kiley entitled "The Art of Rejection". The Musical Theatre class will present excerpts from various musicals such as "Children of Eden", "High School Musical 3", "Bye Bye Birdie", "The Prince of Egypt", "Wicked", and an "Andrews Sisters" impersonation.

Tickets are $10 each and are on sale now. Call the school office at 306.232.4222 to reserve and purchase tickets. Credit cards are accepted.

Perogy Supper

The Chorale went to Saskatoon on Monday night to sing at the RJC Perogy Supper. School supporters enjoyed an evening a many perogies and a performance by the choir.

The  choir warmed up in the sanctuary of First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon before heading to the basement to sing at the Perogy Supper.

Warm up with Kelsea.

The basement was full of appreciative RJC supporters.

It was cramped, but the choir sang well anyway!

We filled up  a corner of the basement.

Richard describing some of the songs to the audience.

Kelsea directing the choir.

After singing, it was the choir's turn to eat.

HMMMMMM, Perogies!