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Around the World in 80 Minutes Show – Sunday May 3

Auditions take place in May 2009 for September 2009

Goals of the British Columbia Boys Choir
  • To provide an exceptional music education and training program for boys who love to sing

  • To create great citizens and leaders of tomorrow by building character in boys and young men

  • To give boys an opportunity to develop their performing skills through concerts and touring experiences

  • To enrich the cultural life of British Columbia through song

Performances

Just Sing it! School Shows 2008-2009 Season

British Columbia Boys Choir’s 40th Anniversary North Shore Concert Series presenting two Exciting Shows March 1 & May 3, 2009.


Sunday May 3, 2009 3 p.m. Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver Box Office: 604-913-3634

Around the World in 80 Minutes is a whirlwind cirque style show with the British Columbia Boys Choir and artists: Pepe Danza - world class musician playing 60 instruments; dancers from Ariel Dance & Acro Academy, the nationally ranked Abbotsford Skipping Sensations, Alison Nystrom singing the Villa Lobos "Aria" for Soprano and Eight Cellos and the sensational music & dance ensemble Song, Strings & Steps under the direction of Calvin Dyck. Three, two, one blast off for an amazing musical trip around the globe with music, costumes and scenery from many lands. Experience tastes from around the world at a reception.

British Columbia Boys Choir and Songs, Strings and Steps presents

Around the World in 80 Minutes

With Special Guest Artists:  Songs Strings and Steps and the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra under the direction of Calvin Dyck; the Pacific Mennonite College Chamber Singers, multi instrumentalist, Pepe Danza, Aerial Dance and Acro Academy, Abbotsford Skipping Sensations and much more

Sunday, May 3, 2009  3 p.m.
Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver
Tickets : Adults: $22 Seniors/Students: $17 Youth under 12: $10.
604-913-3634 www.kaymeekcentre.com
A Magic Carpet Ride
By Rosemary Phillips

It took 80 days for Jules Verne’s characters to traverse this incredible planet in his popular book and movie “Around the World in 80 Days”. On May 3, at the Kay Meek Centre, it will be a record-breaking and breath-taking journey when the internationally acclaimed British Columbia Boys Choir, under the direction of Tony Araujo, in their second of their 40th Anniversary North Shore series, presents an eccentric whirlwind musical voyage Around the World in 80 Minutes.

The British Columbia Boys Choir is joined by Abbotsford’s highly popular Songs Strings and Steps production team on a magic carpet made of music, song, dance, gorgeous costumes, visuals, dance and much more. Laughs navigator and artistic director Calvin Dyck, “Theoretically it’s 80 minutes but we may have to stretch it to pack in the program.”

And what a brilliant program - right from the moment of lift-off with the opening number A Friend Like Me from the Walt Disney movie Aladdin, played brilliantly by 11-year-old Andrew Dyck in his premier violin solo, and the powerful Explosive written by the dynamic UK group Bond, here performed (with choreography) by the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra.

The magic carpet flies on with African Suite sung by the Boys Choir, to France with Panis Angelicus and to Ireland with the passionate and toe-tapping Lord of the Dance. Stops along the way include the Pacific, the Amazon, Europe and Japan, landing back in Canada with Maple Sugar Rag and Frobisher Bay. This is entertainment that provides a global experience while lifting spirits, having the audience fly high, bringing exclamations of surprise and awe – all without leaving a comfortable seat in the Kay Meek Centre.

“We wondered how we could get around the world so quickly, like from England to Poland, then we realized that a genie can do it,” explains Calvin Dyck. “A genie just goes ‘poof’ and we are there. Our genie and MC is 13-year-old Victoria Duffield (a really talented dancer and singer - you can see her image on the poster). She will appear in the audience, on the stage - just about anywhere!”

Along with an amazing jam-packed program there is a phenomenal line-up of talent that also includes the PMCC Chamber Singers, electrifying percussionist Pepe Danza, the Aerial Dance and Acro Academy, the nationally ranked Abbotsford Skipping Sensations and much more.

The first half is mostly old world music and the second is new world,” says Artistic Director, Calvin Dyck. “One of the really special pieces is the beautiful Bachiana Brasilieras No. 5 Aria by Heitor Villa-Lobos performed by soprano Alison Nystrom and a circle of eight cellos. Another is the Adagio by Albinoni.” At this point, Calvin sings a few bars to help capture the grace of the music – one of the perks of interviewing a musician – the author gets serenaded.

The British Columbia Boys Choir takes on an entirely new experience when they join Pepe Danza for Welcome to the Amazon,” explains Calvin enthusiastically. “Pepe plays about sixty instruments, from drum to flute and even instruments he invented himself, including an eagle feather he has hollowed out. For this segment he will be playing his South American instruments and rhythms.” And expect the Kay Meek Centre to transform momentarily into a jungle along the winding Amazon River. That’s just one of the visual surprises in store for the audience!

This is truly a wonderful world filled with music, mystery and majesty. Dare to adventure and experience it! Join the British Columbia Boys Choir and Songs Strings & Steps on a magic carpet ride Around the World in 80 Minutes! Taste the music and the passion then taste the food of nations around the world at a special reception.


Series Tickets: Adults: $35. Seniors/Students: $27. Single Tickets: Adults: $22 Seniors/Students: $17 Youth under 12: $10. Call 604-913-3634 to make your reservation.

 

BC Boys Choir ON TOUR

TOURS: 2008-2009

Saturday March 14, 2009
Nelson Overture Concert , Capitol Theatre,
421 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC 8:00 pm

Sunday March 15, 2009
Creston Concert Society, Prince Charles Auditorium,
Creston, BC 2:30 pm

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Trail Society for the Performing Arts, Charles Bailey Theatre
Trail, BC 7:30pm

Other Tours:

The Choir performs a variety of repertoire from sacred to gospel, traditional Canadiana and songs from around the globe and takes everyone on a journey home. Sample repertoire is available on the British Columbia Boys Choir CDs: Spirit, Symmetry, Places and Home
British Columbia Boys Choir Booking Agent: Caline Artists International

The British Columbia Boys Choir tours in Canada and the United States have included performances for Community Concert Presenters in the following regions:

  • Tours of the Pacific Northwestern USA in December 2004 and February 2005
  • Spain, Portugal, Holland (July 2004)
  • New Mexico (March 2003)
  • Montana (February 2003)
  • Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Prague (July 2002)
  • Washington & Oregon (December 2001)
  • Denmark & Holland (July 2000)

Appearances at Special Events: The Choir is available for community events and performances throughout the year. Please call our office to see about availability: 1-888-909-8282.

The British Columbia Boys Choir is a touring choir presenting between 10-15 performances on the road each season. This section of the site will be updated as dates are added to the timetable.

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BC Boys Choir on tour July 2006, The Great Wall, China