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.

Choir CD 2010 "We See God"

The year end CD of choir highlights from the past year is ready to be released.  You can order your CD by calling the office. Cash or cheque (to "RJC Choirs") is preferable.

The CDs will be distributed during exam week and available for purchase during the performances of "Oliver!" and on grad weekend.