Chorale at ChorFest Saskatchewan

Chorale travelled to Regina to participate in the first ever ChorFest Saskatchewan, organized by the Saskatchewan Choral Federation. ChorFest gave participating choirs the chance to sing with and for experts in the field of choral music, such as musica intima (a professional 8 voice choir from Vancouver) and clinicians Dr. Elroy Friesen (University of Manitoba), Mark Sirett (composer, conductor - Cantabile Choirs of Kingston),  and Jordan Travis (Toronto Northern Lights Barbershop Chorus, Bach Children's Chorus of Toronto). This was a busy and inspiring event for Chorale!

Monday morning the choir even had some TV time when CTV Morning Live featured them in three short live hits regarding the event.

Chorale began the weekend by singing at Grace Mennonite Church in Regina for the Sunday morning worship service.

Members of musics intima gave very close attention to the singers, working them very hard on things live vowels and listening.

musica intima gave short concert for the ChorFest participants.

Chorale enjoyed a leisurely supper out on Sunday.

After a live performance for the judges, Chorale was worked by Dr. Elroy Friesen who challenged them to find "the next level."

Chorale with Dr. Elroy Friesen.

On Monday at noon, Chorale joined musica intima for a performance of "Shenandoah" by James Erb.

Chorale with CTV news reporter Danielle De Grauuw.

The men of musica intima with the men of the @RosthernJC Chorale!! Keep singing guys!! @PrairieDebut pic.twitter.com/qjrocN8sWc
— musica intima (@musicaintima) February 9, 2014

Some coming events - Guys & Pies, PTV Concert, and Festival of Choirs

There a few great events coming very soon - almost right after the February Break. These are great events to attend!

Guys & Pies. This is the annual fundraiser for RJC where you eat some great pie, listen to great singing and have fun bidding on cakes. A Buncha Guys never fails to disappoint, and the RJC ManChoir has been working up a few pieces of their own for the evening.

Chorale will be a guest performer at a concert at Rosthern Mennonite Church on March 6. The visiting Pembina Trails Voices are from Winnipeg, and feature 3 very exciting vocal groups of high school singers. They are directed by David Sawatzky and Janet Brennamen (Janet also teaches at Canadian Mennonite University.) This will be a very entertaining evening of high quality choral singing! There are no advance sales of tickets. $5 admission at the door.

Last year's Festival of Choirs was a resounding success, this year promises to be equal to the task. Canadian Mennonite University Singers and The Station Singers of Rosthern will join Chorale at Third Avenue United Church in Saskatoon on March 16 for a feast of singing. Admission is free. A collection will be taken to support the programs at RJC and CMU.

Winter Theatre Videos

Did you miss the Winter Theatre? No worries. You can see all the plays on our  YouTube channel!

Here is a playlist with the five items that was our Winter Theatre last weekend!

Winter Theatre Performance Pictures January 2014

Tonight is opening night! We expect full houses for our two shows in the unique and intimate Pit Theatre.

"When I Grow Up" (from "MATILDA - THE MUSICAL")

"Imperfect Proposal"

"The Mouse and the Raven"

"The Last Leaf"

"Out The Window"

Cast Family Picture

Christmas Concert December 2013

Seems like a long time ago, but here are some pictures from our Christmas Concert on December 20, 2013.

Lauren added her violin to some of the songs.

Women's Choir

Chorale

Concert Choir

Concert Choir

Chorale

Concert Choir

Winter Theatre Sneak Peek

The Winter Theatre opens on Friday, January 17, 2014! Some tickets are still available. The actors are excited to bring the shows to you. Call for tickets asap! 306.232.4222

Winter Theatre Cast

Dayna "When I Grow Up"

Kenna, Ryan, & Dayna "When I Grow Up"

"When I Grow Up" from "MATILDA - THE MUSICAL"

Christie and Manny's romantic picnic is interrupted by Analicia.
"Imperfect Proposal"

The picnic is interrupted again by Dayna, her dog, and protesters (Terry, Kat, Alejandra, Ryan)
"Imperfect Proposal"

Simon and Gabby are nosy seniors.
"Imperfect Proposal"

Christmas Concerts (Station, Knox &, Carolling & Audio links)

The choirs were busy this last week with performances in and around town.  The final Christmas Concert featuring all the RJC Choirs is on Friday, December 20 at 7pm. Come hear us!

And audio playlist is at the bottom of this blog entry. Scroll down to hear the choirs.

Last Friday we sang for The Station Arts Centre Noon Hour  Concert Series.

Chorale on stage at The Station Arts Centre in Rosthern

Chorale

Women's Choir at The Station Arts Centre in Rosthern

Lauren on violin and Audrey Falk Janzen at the piano.

Sunday, December 15 2013 was our concert in Saskatoon at the beautiful Knox United Church.

At Knox United Church in Saskatoon. The Mass Choir was formed by joining Chorale, Women's Choir, Sonrisa and the Candy Cane Quartet.

Women's Choir at Knox United Church.

A close-up of Women's Choir.

The Candy Cane Quartet. The singers are all RJC Alumni.
(Phil Klaassen, Matthew Schmidt, Rylan Dueck, Craig Friesen)

Chorale at Knox United. The sound is as glorious as the sanctuary.

Chorale, with Richard Janzen directing and Audrey Falk Janzen at the piano.

Sonrisa - a Saskatoon based women's choir directed by RJC Alumnus Lynne Driedger Enns. Most of the singers in Sonrisa are also RJC Alumni. Brenda Epp is at the piano.

Chorale and Women's Choir did a few pieces together.

Up close with the Mass Choir.

The Mass Choir at Knox United Church.

Tuessday afternoon saw Chorale bring their singing and enthusiasm to the Rosthern Home For The Aged.

Then Chorale walked into Friesen's Bigway in downtown Rosthern for an impromptu performance for the patrons there. Thanks George & Audrey Watson for giving us the time and space to sing!

Listen to some of the songs from our Knox United Church concert. You can hear more RJC recordings on our SoundCloud page.