Mary Buckerfield White Choral Program

Cassie luftspring, dIRECTOR OF CHORAL STUDIES

VAM’s Mary Buckerfield White Choral Program is Vancouver’s premiere choral experience for singers of all ages. Exploring repertoire from all regions, periods, and genres, VAM’s choirs perform at the highest level in a joyful and exploratory learning environment. The choirs regularly join forces with VAM’s renowned instrumental, orchestral, and vocal theatre departments to perform choral-orchestral, chamber, and staged works in addition to a cappella choral repertoire. While working towards each performance, the unique rehearsal process incorporates:

Ear training based on RCM requirements
Ensemble musicianship
Vocal Technique
Historical context of the repertoire
Physics of sound and singing
Music theory

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Kits Point Chorale

Instructor: Kimerica Parr
Recommended for: Ages 7-12
Class Time: Saturdays, 11:45-1:00pm
Annual Fee:

$670

Class Description: Our choir is a fun and welcoming place for young singers of all experience levels. We’ll explore a wide variety of musical styles—from classical and folk music to musical theatre and even a splash of 1950s pop! Singers will learn to sing in unison, two-part harmony, and even try a bit of three-part singing as the term progresses. There will be light choreography to bring the music to life, and every child will have the chance to shine. Most importantly, it’s all about having fun, building confidence, and making music together in a supportive and joyful environment.

Raincity Chorus

Instructor: Cassie Luftspring (Director of Choral Studies)
Recommended for: Ages 12-17
Class Description: Think creatively and work collaboratively with an ensemble of experienced young musicians who wish to push the boundaries of choral performance and explore a vast array of repertoire from around the world and throughout history.

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Vanier Park Voices

Instructor: Kimerica Parr
Recommended for: Ages 18+
Class Time: Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
Annual Fee:

$650

Class Description: Vanier Park Voices is a welcoming and vibrant adult choir for singers of all experience levels - whether you’re new to singing or returning after years away. We’ll explore a rich and varied repertoire that includes classical gems, folk tunes, musical theatre favourites, and a few songs in the popular genre . The emphasis is on joyful music-making, vocal growth, and community connection. No auditions required—just a love of singing and a willingness to have fun while learning! This choir runs for 24 weeks during the academic year.

VAM Schola Cantorum

Instructor: Cassie Luftspring (Director of Choral Studies)
Recommended for: Ages 18+
Class Time: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
Annual Fee:

$530

Class Description: This elite chamber ensemble performs challenging repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque periods in addition to 20th- and 21st-century compositions. With fast-paced, challenging rehearsals, Schola Cantorum is perfect for the experienced chorister who seeks the highest standard of excellence. This class is full year, two semesters of 10 weeks.

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