SOOKE COMMUNITY CHOIR

Musical Leadership : Our conductor, Phillip Hallman, has broad musical experience and a passion for musical theatre. He is music director with Victoria Youth Musical Theatre, and vocal coach for Allegro Performing Arts Centre. Our accompanist, Jeanne Campbell, is an accomplished musician who teaches at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific. She has been an invaluable resource for the choir since 2002, and has both conducted and accompanied the choir.

. How to join : Thinking of joining a choir? We welcome any adult who wants to experience the enjoyment of singing in harmony with others. (see below for Youth choir info) Sessions start in January and September. Come once or twice to try it out and see if you like it. There is no audition, and you will be assisted with voice placement if needed. We sing for the pure joy and pleasure it gives us, in an atmosphere that is fun, relaxed, and accepting. Practice CDs are provided . Schedule: Rehearsals are held Mondays between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road. Our Fall session starts on September 10, 2007 and new members are welcome until October 1st. Our Spring session starts on January 7, 2008, and new members are welcome until January 28th. Cost is $50 per session plus a one-time purchase of @$30 for performance attire. Youth Choir: Our commitment to choral music programs for children ages 6-16, is ongoing. Annually we host a Spring Singout and perform with our local elementary school choirs. In recent years we operated a Youth Choir. This choir is currently inactive, but if you would like to be involved in a Youth Choir, or have children who would like to join a choir, please contact us. Contact Info: Telephone Jeannine at 642-3304, or email sooke.choir@yahoo.ca