Academy Chamber Choir, Chor Musica Mens Choir & Powell River Youth Choir
Don James, conductor
Paul Cummings, conductor
“…..experience the power & beauty of vocal music at its best…”
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM ~ Academy Hall
[Program]
Admission $17 -
STUDENTS: 18 & under free with student ticket voucher
Tickets are available at the
Academy Box Office 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30
Tel 604 485 9633
Academy Chamber Choir
Don James, conductor
The Academy Chamber Choir consists of thirty - six singers from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. It is an amateur choir that, since its inception in 1994, has developed into one of Canada’s dynamic chamber choirs. The choir specializes in a cappella music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and regularly commissions new works by Canadian composers. Under the direction of Don James, the Academy Chamber Choir has toured in Venezuela, the Czech Republic, Canada, Mexico, Spain and France.
Chor Musica
Don James, Conductor 
Chor Musica is male voice community choir comprised of 40 singers sponsored by Pacific Coastal Airlines. Formed in 1998 by Pacifica Papers (Powell River Division) the choir provides an opportunity for men to explore and perform a variety of music written for the male choir. In their short history the choir has become popular with its audience. In 2007, the choir performed at the 3rd International Male Voice Festival in Cornwall, England. The choir is conducted by Don James with the assistance of Richard Olfert, piano and vocal coach Walter Martella.
Powell River Youth Choir
Paul Cumming, Conductor
The Powell River Youth Choir incorporates singers age 15 to 20. Admission to the Youth Choir is by graduation from the Academy Singers or by audition. Arrangements for an audition can be made through the office.
The Powell River Youth Choir sings challenging repertoire from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The choir (SATB) sings in as many as 8 parts and several languages. The Powell River Youth Choir is invited to sing at major events and tours at least every other year. The choir provides ideal preparation for subsequent choirs such as the Academy Chamber, voice and instrumental instruction.