Viva Choirs Schedule for 2010-2011

Regular Rehearsals At University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building.  (courtesy Faculty of Education):
FNU: Foundation Choir, Uvic Age 6, new-to-VIVA 7, Tues 5:15-6, Rm. A169
BC: Boys Choir Age 7/8 – 11/12, Tues 6-7:30, Rm. A169
GC: Girls Choir Age 7/8 – 11/12, Tues 6-7:30, Rm. A169
CC: Concert Choir (inc Chorale & Young Men's Ensemble) Age 11/12-18 auditioned, Thurs 6:15-8:30, Rm. A166
At Pilgrim United Church, 3319 Painter Rd, Colwood (near Dunsmuir School)
FNW:  Foundation Choir, Colwood Age 6, new-to-VIVA 7, Wed 5:30-6:15
WS: West Shore Children’s Choir Age 7/8 – 11/12, Wed 6:15-7:45

Tentative 2010-11 Schedule as of April 26, 2010

2010 Note: to book an interview or audition email viva@vivachoirs.ca
Thurs., April 29 5:30 – 8:30   Interviews & auditions at Uvic                   
Sat., May 1     10:30 - 12:30 Interviews & auditions at Grace Lutheran   
Sat., May 29   10:30 – 12:30  Interviews & auditions at Grace Lutheran
Thurs., June 3   5:30 – 8:30   Interviews & auditions at Uvic   
                  ~ New 2010-2011 Season ~
Tues., Aug. 31   deadline  for 2010-2011 registration fee discount
Thurs., Sept. 2  5:30 – 8:30   Interviews & auditions at Uvic 
Tues., Sept. 7    tba             Interviews & auditions at Uvic
Wed., Sept. 8    tba             Interviews & auditions at Pilgrim Church
Thurs., Sept. 9   tba             Interviews & auditions at Uvic
Sat., Sept. 11  10:30 – 12:30 Interviews & auditions at Grace Lutheran
Week of Sept. 14                 Rehearsals begin
            Tues. Sept 15
                     5:15-6:00    FNU: Foundation Choir, Uvic,  at Uvic
                     6:00-7:30    BC & GC: Boys and Girls Choirs, at Uvic
            Wed., Sept. 16
                     5:30-6:15    FNW: Foundation Choir Westshore at Pilgrim  United
                     6:15-7:45    WS: West Shore Children’s Choir, at Pilgrim United
             Thurs., Sept 16
                     6:15-8:30     CC: Concert Choir ,Chorale, Young Men, at Uvic
Thur. Oct. 14                      deadline for first come-first served Santa parade seat
Sun., Nov. 14 tba  7 pm        Annual General Meeting, Viva Youth Choirs Society
Sat., Nov. 20 tba 5:00 – 7 pm Santa Parade, downtown
TBA to Dec 9       tba            possible auxiliary gigs or concerts
Fri., Dec. 10        evening      Dress rehearsal for Winter Concert
Sat., Dec. 11       7 pm         Winter Concert, St. Aidan’s;  singers arr. 6pm
                  ~ Winter break ~
2011
Week of Jan. 3, 2011             Rehearsals resume
March 2011, date TBA           day-long workshop / performance with Zing! Children’s Choir
Mar. date TBA                       possible schools tours
Mar. 22 - 24                         spring break: no rehearsals
Fri., April 8        evening         Dress rehearsal for Spring Concert
Sat., April 9       7 pm            Spring Concert, St. Aidan’s;  singers arr. 6pm
Sun., April 17     2:30 pm        “Sea Cantata” performance with Via Choralis at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Sidney
May, 2011, date TBA              trip to Vancouver to perform with Zing! Children’s Choir
                   ~ End of  season ~

Your registration in VIVA Choirs indicates your commitment to the above events, unless you notify us of conflicts within 2 weeks of schedule issue or update. Additional performance opportunities may become available during the season.