Vancouver Chamber Choir
Jon Washburn, conductor
“unearthly beauty and awe-inspiring power… how celestial singers should sound”
Formed in 1971, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, with conductor Jon Washburn, is noted for depth and range of repertoire and excellent interpretive skills. The 20 singers delight audiences with selections sung in more than 35 languages, ranging from chant to folksong, traditional to avant-garde, singing a cappella, or accompanied either by piano, orchestra or jazz trio.
In addition to a busy home schedule of concerts, broadcasts, and educational programs, the Choir has toured throughout the US, China and Europe. A leading advocate of Canadian music and composers, the VCC has commissioned and performed more than 170 new choral works, and in a discography of some 40 recordings, several are devoted to Canadian composers.
To quote the music critic for The Toronto Star, “Jon Washburn’s Choir remains at the forefront of Canadian vocal ensembles.”
Concert sponsors:
MusicFest Vancouver
Windsor Plywood SMBC
Vancouver Chamber Choir