THE CHOIRS

During each season, the Viva choirs will perform together in two main concerts in addition to school tours, community outreach and cooperative programmes. For example, lately the choir hosted San Franciso's Ragazzi Boys' Chorus, and performed with the early music wind ensemble A Great Noyse. The summary of our various choirs tailored to age and performance levels is as follows:

FOR AGES 6 & NEW-TO-VIVA 7:

Viva Foundation Choir University

Viva Foundation Choir West Shore

FOR AGES 7 TO 11:

Viva Boys Choir

Viva Girls Choir

Viva West Shore Choir (boys and girls)

FOR AGES 12 TO 18:

Viva Concert Choir

Viva Young Men’s Ensemble

Viva Chorale

Interviews

Viva Foundation Choir, University
– Conducted by Marnie Setka-Mooney

Viva Foundation Choir, West Shore
– Conducted by Arlene Overman

Foundation is an introductory level for Viva. These groups develop musical literacy and other skills utilizing Kodaly principles and are open to all singers in this age range without audition. For more information on the schedule of rehearsal time for these choirs please click here.

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FOR AGES 7 TO 11:

Viva Boys Choir
- Conducted by Marnie Setka-Mooney

Open to all without audition. Singers explore international music while developing skills in unison and part-singing plus musical literacy. Boys and Girls Choirs rehearse together for part of the evening. For more information on the schedule of rehearsal time for this choir please click here. (link to the schedule page)

Viva Girls Choir
- Conducted by Marnie Setka-Mooney

Open to all without audition. Singers explore international music while developing skills in unison and part-singing plus musical literacy. Boys and Girls Choirs rehearse together for part of the evening. For more information on the schedule of rehearsal time for this choir please click here. (link to the schedule page)

Viva West Shore Choir (boys and girls)
– Conducted by Arlene Overman

Open to all without audition. Singers explore international music while developing skills in unison and part-singing plus musical literacy. For more information on the schedule of rehearsal time for this choir please click here. (link to the schedule page)

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FOR AGES 12 TO 18:

Viva Concert Choir
- Conducted by Nicholas Fairbank

Singers explore international music while developing skills in unison and multi-part-singing plus musical literacy. Admission is by audition. Concert Choir, Young Men and Chorale rehearse together and as separate groups. For more information on the current schedule, please click here. (link to the schedule page)

Viva Young Men’s Ensemble
– Conducted by Nicholas Fairbank

This group is Victoria's only boys' choir for changing and changed voices (tenor, baritone, bass). Admission is by audition. Concert Choir, Young Men and Chorale rehearse together and as separate groups. For more information on the current schedule, please click here. (link to the schedule page)

Viva Chorale – Conducted by Nicholas Fairbank

This award-winning group is for experienced musicians with high (treble) voices, performing the most advanced repertoire. Admission is by audition. Concert Choir, Young Men and Chorale rehearse together and as separate groups. For more information on the current schedule, please click here. (link to the schedule page)

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Interviews

Viva offers a free interview (or audition for the Concert Choir, Chorale or Young Men’s Ensemble) by appointment at selected times throughout the year. Find out if you’d like to join one of Viva’s boys, girls or co-ed groups, beginner to advanced—West Shore Choir, West Shore & UVic Foundation Choirs, Boys & Girls Choirs, or auditioned groups: Concert Choir, Young Men and Chorale — something for everyone aged 6 through 18 years. No experience is necessary for most of the choirs.