Embrace the music!
Via Choralis aims to enrich the lives of choir members and the broader Saanich Peninsula community by sharing the joy of singing and performing live choral music.
An SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) chamber choir for all voices that performs classical and contemporary choral compositions on the Saanich Peninsula, led by Artistic Director Grant Harville and Collaborative Pianist Dr. Kinza Tyrrell.
Via Choralis is a member of the BC Choral Federation
Fall Season Registration, Monday September 14 at Our New Venue
Please note our New Rehearsal Venue
St. Paul’s United Church
2410 Malaview Ave., Sidney
Fall Registration: Monday, September 14 from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s United Church, the first rehearsal to follow from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Regular rehearsals are on Mondays from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at St. Paul’s United Church in Sidney.
Fall season repertoire
J.S. Bach – Two Excerpts from Cantata #140 “Wachet auf”
Stephanie Martin – Ring Out, Wild Bells
Stephanie Martin – Legend of the Bird
Michael Praetorius – Three Carols
1. Psallite unigenite
2. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
3. In dulci jubilo
F.J. Haydn – Te deum in C Major
John David – You Are The New Day
Gustav Holst – Four Old English Carols
1. A Babe is born
2. Now let us sing
3. Jesu, thou the Virgin-born
4. The Savior of the world is born
Carol sing-along with audience
Choral singing is an enjoyable and uplifting experience that can be life-changing. Singing beautiful music to entertain others helps build confidence and improves your memory. Improved lung function, posture, and creativity are all benefits of this stress-relieving activity. Joining a choir is fun and creates strong social bonds with other singers.
Regular Monday rehearsals at St. Paul’s United in Sidney, 2410 Malaview Ave, 7 – 9 pm
Registration at St. Paul’s United: Monday, September 14, 6:30 – 7 pm, rehearsal to follow.