Message from Julia Davids The CCC Project Method CCC History In order for this geographically dispersed choir to 6 Years of Outreach and Excellence Artistic Director make music, the CCC organizes periodic projects For me, the CCC is in different locations around the country. Usually about making connections 7-10 days in length, the choir will convene in the 2006Manitoba (M.C.I., Gretna) across our large and diverse province of choice and spend 3-4 days in rehearsal; (, Oakville) country. The singers in the singers will have received and learned their music • Two fundraising events in & London, CCC have always been prior to arrival. During the rehearsal period, a local titled “The CCC Unchambered” drawn from a wide variety school, choir, or community group will host the of professions and from a CCC’s residency, and in turn the CCC facilitates 2005Saskatchewan (N.B.C.H.S., North Battleford) wide variety of geographical locales. CCC projects workshops with local choirs in the community. The Ontario (Appleby College, Oakville) “ • Debut of new Artistic Director, Julia Davids have been held from BC to , and CCC then hits the road on a short tour, giving a most provinces in between. Our goal is to work to combination of concerts and workshops throughout • Launch of new education initiatives with multi- build musical and interpersonal relationships with the region. school Choral Collaboration workshops students and budding musicians as well as more An undertaking of this scope is both an organizational mature singers through a variety of educational 2004Rebuilding Season: Iwan Edwards passes baton to feat and a financial challenge. Singers in the CCC Assistant Conductor, Julia Davids outreach initiatives. donate their time to participate in the choir, while I have also tried to select music that will strengthen the organization ensures that all transportation, 2003Nova Scotia - Guest artists at Suas e!, and create links between Canadian composers and room and board are provided. Wherever possible, International Choral Festival in Cape Breton established international composers throughout the CCC is grateful for in-kind donations, often (McGill University, ) history. There is a Canadian story to be told and providing community choral outreach in exchange. • First commission: Love Songs, by Stewart Grant the CCC is here to tell that story. The CCC’s The CCC is a registered charity and accepts (Brandon University) passionate and exciting concerts resonate with donations from businesses and individuals in order • First apprentice conductor position held by audiences of all ages in communities throughout to make its programming possible. Rachel Grantham of , YK Canada. Building connections is what choral music, and Educational Programming 2002Nova Scotia/ (Berwick U.C., NS) what life, is all about. Choral education is a major component of the • Artists in residence at the Nova Scotia Choral CCC’s mandate. The choir takes pride in tailoring Federation’s Adult Summer Camp Singers from workshops and master classes to meet the needs of (Ryerson U.C., ) across Canada each community they visit. Drawing on a wide variety • First workshops with secondary school and of professional experience and training, Dr. Julia community children’s choirs Davids and the singers of the CCC are able to Burnaby, BC , MB provide a comprehensive array of choral Ontario (Appleby College, Oakville) Chilliwack, BC Cameron, ON 2001 workshops and educational Manitoba (Brandon University) Vancouver, BC Guelph, ON ”Wiarton, ON , AB opportunities. Kingston, ON Hudson, QC (residency locations in parentheses) , AB London, ON Montreal, QC Rosebud, AB Mississauga, ON Fredericton, NB Sherwood Park, AB Oakville, ON Halifax, NS Over the years, the Regina, SK Port Dover, ON Wolfville, NS CCC has drawn More information about the , SK Sault Ste. Marie, ON St. John’s, NL singers from cities and Canadian Chamber Choir can be found at Brandon, MB Toronto, ON Whitehorse, YK towns across Canada. www.canadianchamberchoir.ca The CCC Vision Acclaim for the The Canadian Chamber Choir/Choeur de chambre du Canada (CCC) is a professional-level Canadian Chamber Choir choral ensemble with a membership of singers from across Canada. The CCC has a mandate The Canadian Chamber Choir is a far too to perform new and existing Canadian choral well kept secret. It is an incredible feeling CANADIAN CHAMBER CHOIR to hear one of my own pieces performed works, apprentice choral conductors, and facilitate CHŒUR DE CHAMBRE DU CANADA workshops in all sizes of Canadian communities. with such purity and integrity.” Under the artistic direction of Dr. Julia Davids, the Jeff Enns, Composer CCC is committed to promoting choral excellence in Canada. “The Canadian Chamber Choir clearly The CCC has spanned the understands how to work with singers country with projects in British at the grassroots level, as well as with Columbia, , experienced choristers. Their sensitivity Manitoba, Ontario, and friendliness made everybody feel Québec, Nova Scotia comfortable, while their teaching ability A national choir and New Brunswick, and provided our singers with expert training.” celebrating and promoting plans to continue reaching “ Tim Cross, Executive Director, Canadian music and musicians into all corners of Canada. Nova Scotia Choral Federation Their varied concert performances include guest performances in festivals and concert series, as well as self-produced concerts and collaborations Let’s call the Canadian Chamber Choir a with local choirs and musicians. The CCC often national treasure. Its 17 members … invest affiliates itself with local schools and choirs in the everything they sing with an unheard-of areas they visit, resulting in a symbiotic relationship degree of excellence.” that is equally rewarding for the CCC and the Ilse Zadrozny, Montreal Gazette community. The choir shows ease, skill, and good humour in facilitating workshops with choirs of all ages and abilities. “Beyond brilliant … Don’t miss this choir.” Hugh Fraser, Hamilton Spectator Wherever the Canadian Chamber Choir performs, they are met with praise for their JULIA DAVIDS, expressive, committed interpretations, and their It’s not a choir… it’s a phenomenon!” ARTISTIC DIRECTOR warm enthusiasm for sharing their gifts in the Dean Glen Carruthers, community. The Canadian Chamber Choir is about Brandon University School of Music Iwan Edwards, Conductor Emeritus opportunity, and about excellence - opportunity for musicians from across the country to gather in “ song and reach for artistic heights; opportunity for Canadian Chamber Choir Canadian communities, large and small, to share in 343 22nd Street that experience. “ Brandon, MB R7B 1R9 (204) 726 1074 [email protected] www.canadianchamberchoir.ca