It seems I was just writing a short article for our beloved Undercurrent to let you all know about Bowen Island Community Choir’s spring concert. Well, that was early May and this is late August. The summer flew by - as always.
So please join us as the BICC starts up again with registration on both Wednesday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 20 at Cates Hill Chapel. Please note that for the two nights of registration, our start time is 7 pm. Ordinarily, we begin our practices at 7:15.
BICC is a 45-voice choir, made up of soprano, alto, tenor and base singers. There are no auditions and reading music is not a pre-requisite but it helps. The choir has been directed by the fabulous Ellen Macintosh for over 20 years. And Sheilagh Sparks has been our steadfast accompanist for almost as long.
If you are new to the choir there are many folks around to support you, along with Ellen, and help you get used to how things flow within this group of islanders who love to gather and sing.
We practice Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:15 pm with a short break for refreshments and visiting. The cost for membership in this hearty group of singers is a very reasonable $150. You can pay on registration night, or e-transfer this amount to Janet LeRoy at [email protected]
We do hope you will consider joining us. We work hard, due to the fact that Ellen is an excellent teacher, and we sing and laugh with much heart. Our Christmas concert is scheduled for December 9 at 2 and 7 pm at Cates Hill Chapel. The line up of songs includes those of a jazzy nature, swing, sacred and more.
Come and check us out. We’d love to have you with us. And you will have fun. That’s my personal guarantee as a choir member for over 20 years.
