Past Concerts

January 28, 2023 - Winter Concert

For the first time, we deliberately extended our Fall season past Christmas and held our Winter Concert at the end of January. We were delighted to welcome a full house to hear our wonderful repertoire for our "Winter with You" concert, which featured some soloists and small ensemble pieces in addition to the full choir songs.
Our chosen charity this term was the Share Food Bank, a Coquitlam-based organization, and we were thrilled to be able to earmark $1000 for them from our audience attendance.
Song List:
Winter's Path (A. Bernon)
Winter With You (PinkZebra)
This Day (P. Lawrence, D. Nathan, D. Talbert; from Jingle Jangle)
January Hymn (C. Meloy; The Decembrists)
Daffodils (A.Lippa; expanded and arranged by J. Wiltse)
I Lived (R. Tedder & N. Zancanella; OneRepublic)
Hotta Chocolatta
Rhythm Of Life (C. Coleman & D. Fields; from Sweet Charity)

May 28, 2022 - Spring Concert

We wrapped up our Spring 2022 season with a fabulous "Tower of Song" concert. Originally planned for the Spring of 2020 and cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this repertoire was "resurrected" for our Spring 2022 season when we were finally able to sing in concert for a live audience again. As we had to cancel our "Into the Unknown" February concert, we sang some of our favourites from that repertoire as well.
Proceeds from the concert were donated to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, in memory of former choir member Walter Peachey.
Song List:
Gordon Lightfoot Medley
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Lovers In A Dangerous Time (B. Coburn; as performed by The Barenaked Ladies)
We Rise Again (L. Dubinsky; sung by The Rankin Family)
Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell)
Sunny Days (Lighthouse)
Tower of Song (Leonard Cohen)
Song for the Mira (Allister MacGillivray)
and from the "Into The Unknown" repertoire:
Into the Unknown
Dancing Queen
Fiddler on the Roof (medley)
Les Miserables (medley)
Fancy Like

November 30, 2019 - Fall Concert

Our Fall 2019 concert offered a mix of music, including some musical theatre greats as well as '80s pop classics. Little did we know that it would be our last "in person" concert for over two years!
Proceeds from the "Fall Into Winter" concert were directed to FamilySmart (youth mental health services).

Song List:
True (Spandeau Ballet)
This Is Me (from The Greatest Showman)
Life In A Northern Town (The Dream Academy)
Samba
No Matter (Brian Tate)
Frim Fram Sauce

June 1, 2019 - Spring Concert

We wrapped up our Spring 2019 season with two concerts - a private performance on May 28th at the Residences@Belvedere in Coquitlam, and then our public concert on June 1 2019 at St. Laurence Church. It was lovely to have the chance to sing our repertoire twice, as well as to repeat a few of our fall songs for the performance at the Belvedere.

Our special guests for our concert were "The Digby Scallops" - a local band that specializes in Scottish, Irish and East Coast tunes and pub songs, featuring our own choir tenor Kevin Wallace and former soprano choir member Roan Wallace (https://www.facebook.com/The-Digby-Scallops-303515156931412/). We thoroughly enjoyed their melodies and energy this evening - thanks so much for joining us!

The charity we supported with our proceeds from this concert was the Hope For Freedom Society, which provides the Cold Wet Weather Mat program in the Tri-Cities area (https://hopeforfreedom.org/).

Song List:
Ainsi Que la Brise Legere
Dirait On
Remember Me
Kodachrome
Put On A Happy Face
Bohemian Rhapsody
Songs of Irving Berlin

Concert photo November 2018

November 24, 2018 - Fall Concert

Our Fall 2018 concert was filled with shanties and serenades from the sea. We were all thoroughly entertained by our guest openers, The Squares, who delighted us with their barbershop and a capella harmonies. We were also thrilled to support the very worthy charity Covenant House, donating the proceeds of our evening of music to their much-needed support of homeless youth.
Song List:
Lukey's Boat
Over The Sea To Skye
Drunken Sailor
Wayfaring Stranger
Into The Mystic
Beyond The Sea

May 27, 2018 - Spring Concert

A fantastic wrap-up to our Spring 2018 session took place on Sunday May 27, 2018. We were thrilled to have the Pacific Showtime Men's Chorus join us for the evening, and thoroughly enjoyed listening to their varied repertoire. With songs ranging from the Beach Boys to the Beatles to Gilbert & Sullivan, and some comedy sketches thrown in between, their set was fantastic. It was great to see our own director Jonathan working in a different milieu!
With the help of our generous audience, we raised $1000 to donate to the Crossroads Hospice Society. Executive Director Tereza McDermid spoke passionately about the amazing (and much-needed) services that the hospice provides to families in the Tri-Cities area, and we were all moved to hear her recount her experiences with the hospice.
Song List:
Hey Jude (J. Lennon & P. McCartney; arr. Jonathan Wiltse)
Pompeii (Dan Smith; arr. Jacob Narverud)
Pure Imagination (L. Bricusse & A. Newley; arr. Mark Hayes)
Follow You, Follow Me (T. Banks, P. Collins & M. Rutherford; arr. J. Wiltse)
Make You A Believer (S. Jordan & R. Neigher; arr. J. Wiltse)
Uptown Funk (M. Ronson, B. Mars, & P. Lawrence; arr. Deke Sharon)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen; arr. Roger Emerson)
The Rhythm of Life (C. Coleman & D. Fields; arr. John Leavitt)

Concert photo November 2017

November 25, 2017 - Fall Concert

What a lovely evening with our Celtic guests Port Na Gael! Many thanks to all who attended, and your support of both our musical endeavours and our charity of choice, the Parkinson's Society of British Columbia. With your help and a generous donation by Port Na Gael (the proceeds from their CD sales at the concert), we were able to donate $500 to the Parkinson's Society.

Song List:
Auld Lang Syne ( Robert Burns; arr. D. Denz)
Homeward Bound (Paul Simon; arr. Roger Emerson)
The Norwegian Coffee Song (from the play The Event)
Norwegian Wood (Lennon/McCartney; arr. Paris Rutherford)
Quant Je Voi Yver Retorner (traditional; arr. D. Denz)
Stompin' at the Savoy (Edgar Sampson and Andy Razaf; arr. Jonathan Wiltse)
Will You Be There? (Michael Jackson; arr. Jay Althouse)

May 27, 2017 - Songs From The Cinema

e had an amazing Spring concert and truly enjoyed performing alongside Sarabande, our phenomenal special guests! The highlight of the night was (possibly) the hilarious introductions to Sarabande's songs, as their MC tried to connect their songs (somehow) to movies, given the theme of our set list. Or perhaps the highlight was the beautiful melding of voices when the two choirs joined together to sing both our opening and closing songs. Some might say that the highlight of the night was learning that we had just over $1000 to donate to ReFood, the local charity that we supported with our concert. Whichever way you look at it, the evening was an outstanding success and we look forward to many more like this one!

Song List:
Ta lendab mesipuu poole (Peep Sarapik - Estonian)
Happy (Pharell Williams; arr. Mark Brymer)
Theme from The Pink Panther (Henry Mancini; arr. Althouse/Wiltse)
The Sound of Silence (Paul Simon; arr. J. Wiltse)
A Hard Day's Night (Lennon/McCartney; arr. J. Wiltse)
New York, New York (John Kander; arr. J. Wiltse)
Another Day of Sun/Someone In The Crowd (From the movie LaLaLand; Justin Hurwitz; arr. J. Wiltse)

November 26, 2016 - Hotta Chocolatta Fall Concert

Our first concert under the direction of Jonathan Wiltse was a wonderful culmination of our term! We thoroughly enjoyed hearing Jonathan perform his comedy piano routine to open the evening, and our set was a great success as well. It was lovely to send our audience members home with a package of "Hotta Chocolatta" to thank them for joining us for the evening - hope you enjoyed your treat! We were pleased to have raised over $400 to support the SHARE Food Bank in Coquitlam.

Song List:
Hlonolofatsa - South African Greeting song
Blue Skies
When October Goes
A Beautiful Mine (Mad Men theme)
Pinball Wizard
Hotta Chocolatta

June 5, 2016 - Lift Me Up Spring Concert

We sang our final concert under the direction of Amy Stephen. It was bittersweet to be saying goodbye to Amy, but also an uplifting, energetic concert filled with great music (as usual!). We were pleased to have raised close to $600 to support Refugee families in the Coquitlam School District.

Song List:
Fields of Gold
Fix You
How Can I Keep from Singing?
Lift Me Up
My Blessing
One Voice
Son de la Loma
Thule Klizeo
Up the Ladder

May 29, 2016 - Festival of the Voice in Mission

A number of our choir members made the drive out to Mission to participate in the Festival of the Voice, organized by Liisa Nessim, founder of the Joy Vox Community Choir. We thoroughly enjoyed listening to the other participants as well as sharing our music with the audience. Thanks for the invitation, Liisa!

Song List:
Thula Klizeo
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Fix You
Up The Ladder To The Roof
Fields Of Gold
Son de la Loma
Lift Me Up

May 10, 2016 - Spring Celebration of Life (Crossroads Hospice Society)

We sang a number of songs to accompany readings and spoken thoughts at the Crossroads Hospice Society's Spring Celebration of Life. It was a special activity to be a part of, and we were grateful to be offered the opportunity to help celebrate and remember those who had passed.

November 28, 2015 - How Can I Keep From Singing Fall Concert

Our Fall Concert raised funds for the Britannia Success Club, a homework club helping inner-city students in East Vancouver.

Song List:
Duarmete Mi Corazon
Duond Akura
How Can I Keep From Singing?
If I Were a Blackbird
Kang Ding Love Song
Song for a Winter's Night
Scarborough Fair

May 31, 2015 - We Are One Spring Concert

Our "We Are One" concert raised close to $1000 for help to doctors in Nepal, to spinal surgery* after the earthquake. We were joined by the wonderfully uplifting One Voice Choir, and amazing Persian traditional vocalist Amir Haghighi.
*http://spinepal.orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/2012/03/16/blog/

Song List:
Cangoma
Jamba
Plenty Good Room
Punjabi Market
Senzenina
Under The Boardwalk
We Are One

November 29, 2014 - Song for a Winter's Night Fall Concert

Our Fall 2014 concert raised money for a child we know who has Apert's Syndrome, and whose family needed funds to travel to and stay in Toronto to acquire the proper surgery in the right facility.

June 1, 2014 - Sail On Spring Concert

Poster for our concert of June, 2014 raising money for
www.braintumour.ca.
We ended up raising $700.00 for the cause, in honour of our wonderful tenor Russ Greenall.