King's Singers Workshop with RJC

The King's Singers met a number of choirs (including some RJC singers) in Saskatoon for a choral workshop on Thursday morning. In addition to hearing each choir sing and spending some time giving encouragement and  instruction, they gave an impromptu performance of "I'm Yours" by Jason Mrazz.

The RJC Choir (made up of students from Concert Choir who ponied up the $10 for the workshop) sang "Mo Li Hua" - a Chinese Folk Song.

We shared the workshop space with a community choir from Estevan. Here Timothy Wayne-Wright (countertenor) and Christopher Gabbitas (baritone 2) work with the RJC Choir (who are off camera) on musical specifics.

Timothy Wayne-Wright (countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor) and David Hurley (countertenor) pose with RJC students Rachel, Paradise, Holly, Jaye and Gwen.

Richard Janzen (RJC music director) with King's Singers countertenor David Hurley.

Holly with Timothy Wayne-Wright and Paul Phoenix.

Christopher Bruerton (baritone 1) joined the King's Singers a mere month ago. He is the first non-Brit to sing with the group. Christopher is from New Zealand. Here he talks with Kirsten Hamm and Rachel Dueck.

The RJC group with four of the King's Singers. The other two (baritone Christopher Gabbitas and bass Jonathan Howard) were probably running to the airport to hold the plane for the other guys, as they were immediately leaving for the United States.

The King's Singers are:

David Hurley (countertenor); Timothy Wayne-Wright (countertenor); Paul Phoenix (tenor); Christopher Bruerton (baritone); Christopher Gabbitas (baritone); Jonathan Howard (bass)

King's Singers

Yes, those King's Singers. The group from England. 30 of our students will meet them and have masterclass with them on Thursday morning. Needless to say, the students are a bit excited!

Unveiling the Spring Musical

Corn as high as an elephant's eye!

OKLAHOMA! is the musical of choice for this year's spring musical at RJC.



Auditions are scheduled for March 19-22. I've got a beautiful feeling everything's going my way!

Friday Night Live!

200 people showed up for RJC's first ever "Friday Night Live" - an interactive coffee house for youth hosted by the RJC students.  A two hour show was enjoyed by all who were there!

Friday Night Live hosts Travis and Eric kept the show flowing and entertaining!

Cody "Is there anybody out there" by Pink Floyd.

Emily, Macaila and Rachel were "Feelin' Groovy" with Simon and Garfunkel.

Kenzie monologue "What is a word?"

Theatre Improv games with the guest audience.

Sara and Vichael "The one that got away" by Katy Perry.

THE SUPERLLOYDS! rocked the house.

Benjamin was conflcted as Smeagal and Gollum.

Musical Theatre class presented their version of "I feel pretty" from West Side Story.

Rowan brought the house down with his babbled interview with Tyler and Jamieson.

Jess and ....

Lyndsey duet "Love you like a love song" by Selena Gomez.

THE SUPERLLOYDS ended the evening in front of their adoring fans.

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.