We're thrilled that you and your choir will be part of the first-ever Alberta Big Sing! In addition to a celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, the Alberta Big Sing is intended to provide the opportunity for choirs to:
This page provides important information for Alberta Big Sing participants. However, should you have difficulty finding the information you need, please don't hesitate to be in touch with us — 1-855-723-6397 or info@choiralberta.ca.
- meet talented and passionate choral musicians from other choirs
- experience the thrill of singing in a very large ensemble
- perform music composed by the conductor
- sing as part of a mixed choir as well as a treble or lower voice choir
- raise the profile of your ensemble(s) and the overall profile of choral music
This page provides important information for Alberta Big Sing participants. However, should you have difficulty finding the information you need, please don't hesitate to be in touch with us — 1-855-723-6397 or info@choiralberta.ca.
Repertoire
FOR THE MASSED CHOIR
DR. MARK SIRETT, CONDUCTOR
Niska Banja — Serbian Folksong arr. Nick Page (SATB and piano duet)
Weep No More — David Childs (SATB and piano)
Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser — Canadian Folksong, arr. Donald Patriquin (SATB)
After the War (from Passchendaele) — arr. Mark Sirett (SATB with piano and small ensemble)
Rolling in the Deep — Paul Epworth and Adele Adkins. arr. Gitika Partington (SATB)
DR. MARK SIRETT, CONDUCTOR
Niska Banja — Serbian Folksong arr. Nick Page (SATB and piano duet)
Weep No More — David Childs (SATB and piano)
Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser — Canadian Folksong, arr. Donald Patriquin (SATB)
After the War (from Passchendaele) — arr. Mark Sirett (SATB with piano and small ensemble)
Rolling in the Deep — Paul Epworth and Adele Adkins. arr. Gitika Partington (SATB)
FOR THE LOWER VOICE CHOIR
DR. TIMOTHY SHANTZ, CONDUCTOR
Vive L'amour — Traditional arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
And So it Goes — Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott
DR. TIMOTHY SHANTZ, CONDUCTOR
Vive L'amour — Traditional arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
And So it Goes — Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott
FOR THE TREBLE CHOIR
ELAINE QUILICHINI, CONDUCTOR
Reel à bouche — Mark Sirett
Land of the Silver Birch — Traditional arr. Michael Neaum
ELAINE QUILICHINI, CONDUCTOR
Reel à bouche — Mark Sirett
Land of the Silver Birch — Traditional arr. Michael Neaum
Music for the Alberta Big Sing will be provided by Choir Alberta and will be available for purchase at a discounted rate should your choir wish to perform it throughout the year/retain it for your choral library.
Schedule
THURSDAY, NOV 16
ARTS COMMONS
ARTS COMMONS
WHEN |
WHAT |
WHERE |
8:30 a.m. |
Check in and find your seat |
Arts Commons, entry door TBA |
9:00 a.m. |
Tutti warm up with Dr. Sirett |
Jack Singer Concert Hall |
9:30 a.m. |
Massed choir rehearsal with Dr. Sirett |
Jack Singer Concert Hall |
11:00 a.m. |
Break |
- |
11:15 a.m. |
Treble/Lower Voice choir rehearsals |
Jack Singer Hall/Rehearsal Hall |
12:15 p.m. |
Lunch break |
TBA |
1:15 p.m. |
Massed choir rehearsal with Dr. Sirett |
Jack Singer Concert Hall |
2:45 p.m. |
Break |
- |
3:00 p.m. |
Treble/Lower Voice choir rehearsals |
Jack Singer Hall/Rehearsal Hall |
4:00 p.m. |
Dress rehearsal |
Jack Singer Concert Hall |
5:30 p.m. |
Supper break |
- |
7:30 p.m. |
Concert call |
Arts Commons, entry door TBA |
8:00 p.m. |
Concert begins |
Jack Singer Concert Hall |
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Rehearsals and the concert will take place at Arts Commons (205 8 Ave SE).
Rehearsals and the concert will take place at Arts Commons (205 8 Ave SE).
Uniform
During daytime rehearsals, choristers are welcome to wear clothes they would ordinarily wear to school. If your choir has t-shirts or hoodies, it would be great for the choristers to wear them.
For the evening performance, choristers should wear the formal uniform for the choir they're representing in the Big Sing. If your choir doesn't have a formal uniform (or if it hasn't yet been established for the year), choristers should wear all black. Choristers are asked not to wear their choir t-shirts, casual trousers, or white socks for the performance.
For the evening performance, choristers should wear the formal uniform for the choir they're representing in the Big Sing. If your choir doesn't have a formal uniform (or if it hasn't yet been established for the year), choristers should wear all black. Choristers are asked not to wear their choir t-shirts, casual trousers, or white socks for the performance.
Q & A
Q — When is the registration deadline?
A — Registration is now closed.
Q — When are payments due?
A — On or before 15 Oct 2017. We will be in touch in Sep to confirm the number of choristers attending.
Q — What is the registration fee?
A — $20 per chorister.
Q — How do I pay the fee?
A — An invoice will be issued once the number of choristers in your ensemble has been confirmed. You can pay for your choir by credit card, cheque or PayPal; individual choristers can also pay their fees separately.
Q — What is the repertoire?
A — The repertoire list is available at the top of this page.
Q — Do I have to buy all the music?
A — No, Choir Alberta will provide scores for the purposes of the Alberta Big Sing. If you would like to perform the music throughout the year and/or add the scores to your library, they will be available for purchase at a discounted rate through Choir Alberta.
Q — When will the music be available.
A — Music will be forwarded to you once you have confirmed the number of choristers in your ensemble.
Q — What is the schedule for the day?
A — The tentative schedule is available above.
Q — How much are concert tickets?
A — All general admission tickets are $20 plus tax and service charge.
A — Registration is now closed.
Q — When are payments due?
A — On or before 15 Oct 2017. We will be in touch in Sep to confirm the number of choristers attending.
Q — What is the registration fee?
A — $20 per chorister.
Q — How do I pay the fee?
A — An invoice will be issued once the number of choristers in your ensemble has been confirmed. You can pay for your choir by credit card, cheque or PayPal; individual choristers can also pay their fees separately.
Q — What is the repertoire?
A — The repertoire list is available at the top of this page.
Q — Do I have to buy all the music?
A — No, Choir Alberta will provide scores for the purposes of the Alberta Big Sing. If you would like to perform the music throughout the year and/or add the scores to your library, they will be available for purchase at a discounted rate through Choir Alberta.
Q — When will the music be available.
A — Music will be forwarded to you once you have confirmed the number of choristers in your ensemble.
Q — What is the schedule for the day?
A — The tentative schedule is available above.
Q — How much are concert tickets?
A — All general admission tickets are $20 plus tax and service charge.
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