Join the British Columbia Boys Choir   40 Years of Teaching Boys to Sing

The British Columbia Boys Choir celebrated 40 years of teaching boys to sing in the Greater Vancouver region in 2008. Over 200 boys from 90 schools and 10 Greater Vancouver ad Vancouver Island communities have participated in our Choir Music Education Programs. The British Columbia Boys Choir is open to boys and young men ages 7 - 24 years that reside in Vancouver's Lower Mainland region and on Vancouver Island.

The B.C. Boys Choir accepts members into both choirs in September and January each year if space is available.
Auditions take place in June, September and January each year. CALL: 1-888-909-8282.
Auditions in Nanaimo:  September 2010 call our office
Auditions in Greater Vancouver:  September 2010 - call our office
Each boy needs to sing a song from memory unaccompanied. Call 1-888-909-8282 or email choir@bcboyschoir.org for an audition time.


International Touring Choir - May 8, 2010 Concert in Nanoose, B.C.(Photo credit: Ethridge Photographics)

International Touring Choir is open to boys ages 10-24 (unchanged and changed voices) with singing experience. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in Burnaby for 2 hours. In addition their are monthly rehearsals on Monday nights.
 Boys interested in this Choir need to audition by singing a song that they love and  it can be O Canada. The Choir presents between 15-20 concerts next year including performances with orchestra, other choirs in the Lower Mainland and regions of British Columbia.  
Commitment: September 2010 – May 2011. Boys that join the Touring Choir are required to tour with the Choir in BC and within Canada next year.  There is no International Tour in 2010-2011 season.  
Registration Form: Touring Choir 2010-2011


Town Choirs - May 8, 2010 Concert in Nanoose, B.C.(Photo credit: Ethridge Photographics)

The Town Choir is open to boys ages 7-13 with unchanged voices. Boys interested in joining need to be recommended by their music teacher. The Town Choir will perform 7-8 concerts next year and attend a workshop day filled with singing, games and great food!   There are 3 Town Choir planned for September 2010 based on number of members:  in Burnaby, Vancouver (Oakridge) and Vancouver Island with rehearsals in Nanaimo. Commitment: September 2010 – May 2011. 
Accepting boys for September 2010 NOW.
Town Choir - Greater Vancouver 2010-2011 Registration Package

TOWN CHOIR- Burnaby  - Registration and recommendation from a Music Teacher required, no audition for Town Choir, Burnaby. Rehearsals begin Sept 22
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.St. Timothy's Church, 4550 Kitcherner St. (3 blocks north of Brentwood Town Centre).

TOWN CHOIR- Vancouver - Registration and recommendation from a Music Teacher required, no audition for Town Choir, Vancouver.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Oakridge United Church (305 West 41st Ave, Vancouver). Rehearsals begin Sept 22

Additional locations might be added depending upon enrollment in Sept. 2010.

TOWN CHOIR - Vancouver Island - Audition Required  There will be two levels in Nanaimo starting September 2010: Rehearsals on Mondays: 5-6 p.m. Junior Choir open to boys ages 7-12 and 6:15- 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir  open to boys ages 10 - 17 (changed and unchanged voices). Please call our office for additional details. 
Registration Form - Junior Choir - Vancouver Island
Registration Form - Senior Choir - Vancouver Island
Call our office if you have a question: 1-888-909-8282 or send us an email to receive a Registration Form:  choir@bcboyschoir.org


BCBC Town Choirs in Concert - April 2010 in Vancouver.

BCBC FINANCIAL POLICIES: The BCBC is a non-profit arts organization whose activities are covered through membership tuition, concert revenues, tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations and private foundations and fundraising activities.  In 2007,  the BCBC Board of Directors asked the BCBC membership for feedback in an online survey that related to the Choir. One of the areas explored was the VALUE of what the Choir was offering for the fees collected. Everyone that completed the survey agreed that their son was receiving great value for the fees paid.  If compared to a high-level sports team, the Choir was a bargain during non-touring years and comparable in fees during an International Touring year. Members receive valuable lessons and musical skills that can be compared to other music lessons. Weekly music lessons throughout the academic year would cost more than the tuition that BCBC members pay per year.  
If singing and traveling is the activity that your son LOVES – it is very good value for the cost.

B.C. Boys Choir Tuition Fees range from $40 - $75 a month depending upon the Choir that the member belongs to. 
 
Bursaries are available to members based on financial need. The bursary assists member's with a portion of their tuition. The funds for the bursaries come from donations. All Bursary Applications must be received by September 30. Application Forms available through the Office.

BCBC FUNDRAISING POLICY: The BCBC Board of Directors developed a Fundraising Policy in 1995, to create “an equal share of work for reward”.  Each family is required to participate in Choir fundraising. However, each family may decide the best way for them to participate.
The British Columbia Boys Choir fundraising projects for the 2010-2011 Season include: chocolate sales, donations and participation in the Choir's Annual Auction Event.  Each family is required to contribute to fundraising.

To receive a Registration Package with complete details - send us an email and tell us where you live so we send the correct package. Thank you. choir@bcboyschoir.org