Elektra Women's Choir Presents A Workshop for Conductors and Those That Want To Be!

With Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director

Saturday, January 16, 2010 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ryerson United Church Hall, Fireside Room
2195 W45th Ave, Vancouver BC

Pre-registration deadline January 13.

Fee $30, payable by cheque, Visa, Mastercard through the Elektra office, 604.739.1255. PayPal accepted at the Elektra website: http://elektra.ca/index.php?article=mentor

If pre-registration is not possible for you, you can register on site with cash, a cheque, Visa, or Mastercard. Please arrive by 9:45 am if registering on site.

Please bring a bag lunch.
Further information 604.739.1255

Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director of Elektra Women's Choir, will lead a 3-hour workshop for conductors of any skill level and type of choir. The workshop will include discussion of warm-ups and vocal technique, conducting technique, and repertoire selection.

This workshop is offered as part of Elektra's 2010 Conductor's Mentorship program and is open to anyone interested in choral conducting. In creating the mentorship program within the context of Elektra, it is hoped that the participating conductors will become more familiar with both the repertoire and sound of a women's choir and be inspired to work in this genre.

Elektra Women's Choir and Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, present Elektra Women's Choir Conductor Mentorship Program 2010

Elektra Women's Choir and Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, are pleased to announce the choir's Conductor Mentorship Program, which runs through January and February, 2010. Topics covered will include choral warm-ups, vocal ranges, conducting technique, rehearsal technique, repertoire selection, and score preparation. In creating the mentorship program within the context of Elektra, it is hoped that the participating conductors will become more familiar with both the repertoire and sound of a women's choir and be inspired to work in this genre.

Two "Level A" applicants will be chosen to work closely with Edmundson, receiving personal feedback on rehearsal and conducting techniques with their own choirs. The same conductors will work with Elektra at an open rehearsal on March 1. Full details and application information are available at http://elektra.ca/index.php?article=mentor

Choral Conducting Workshop - All Welcome

Saturday, January 16, 2010 10 am - 1 pm
Fireside Room, Ryerson United Church Hall, 2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver BC

$30 plus GST Payment may be made through PayPal on the Elektra website: http://elektra.ca/index.php?article=mentor

In addition to the Level A intensive program, Morna Edmundson will lead a 3-hour workshop for conductors of any skill level and type of choir. The workshop will include discussion of warm-ups and vocal technique, conducting technique, and repertoire selection. If possible, please pre-register by contacting manager@elektra.ca by January 13. If pre-registration is not possible, on-site registration before 9:45 am will be available. Payment may be made by Visa/Mastercard or cheque. Please bring a bag lunch.

Open Rehearsal with Elektra

Monday, March 1, 2010 7 pm
Ryerson United Church, 2195 W45th Ave, Vancouver BC

Free Admission

Come and observe as the Level A conductors work with Elektra Women's Choir in an open rehearsal and mini-performance. Meant as an informal opportunity to observe the participants of Elektra's Conductor Mentorship Program working with Elektra, this evening will feature some wonderful music and offer insights into Elektra's music.

For full details about Elektra's Conductor Mentorship Program, please visit:

http://elektra.ca/index.php?article=mentor

Elektra gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Canada Council for the Arts, City of Vancouver, Government of British Columbia, CBC, LadnerBordenGervais, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Martha Lou Henley Charitable Foundation, Hamber Foundation, and Wolrige Foundation. Elektra also thanks its many generous individual donors and volunteers - their support makes us sing.

Elektra Women's Choir releases From the Hearth, Innovative Listening and Fundraising Experience

Vancouver's Elektra Women's Choir has created an amazing record of their past 23 years and have recorded it for your listening pleasure.

From the Hearth is a unique listening experience featuring recorded music by Elektra with commentary from Artistic Director, Morna Edmundson and Conductor Emerita, Diane Loomer, C.M. Join them as they sit by the fire, enjoy a glass of wine, and reminisce about Elektra's past 23 years.

From the Hearth is now available for listening or download from http://elektra.ca/index.php?article=fromthehearth for your enjoyment on your computer or MP3 device. We invite you to sit by the warmth of the fire at home, sip a glass of wine, and enjoy time with Elektra.

Last season's highlights included Tapestry an international festival and celebration of women's choirs, and the release of our latest CD, Elektra's Garden. This 2009/20010 season Elektra celebrates the appointment of Morna Edmundson as Artistic Director with the just-past) Chez Nous, Christmas with Elektra, Romance: Schumann, Brahms, and Fauré (June 6, 2010), and a number of collaborations and exciting projects in between.

Elektra is a charitable organization and can issue tax receipts for tax purposes for a minimum donation of $25 or more. All donations assist Elektra in its mission to "inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration, and celebration of women's repertoire."

Donations may be made through PayPal or CanadaHelps.org buttons on the From the Hearth page.

Elektra Women's Choir presents Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra Nov 28

Elektra Women's Choir

Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director

present

Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra

Saturday November 21, 2009
New Westminster Christian Reformed Church - 2 pm
8255 13th Ave, Burnaby BC

Ryerson United Church - 7:30 pm
2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver BC

Ticketmaster 604.280.3311 $26 | $20 info: 604.739.1255
www.elektra.ca

With Special Guests:
Ed Henderson, guitar
Jodi Prosnick, bass
Zing! Children's Choir, Lisa Reimer, director
Stephen Smith, piano & organ

Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra is your invitation into the season as the choir celebrates the approaching holidays with music ranging from ancient carols to brand new commissions from Ed Henderson and Tim Corlis.

The featured work is William Mathias' lyrical setting of Salvator Mundi, a Christmas carol sequence based on seven carols from the 15th - 17th centuries. Mathias was considered one of the greatest of Welsh composers, whose technical sophistication never got in the way of his love of lyrical vocal lines and the sense of text, occasion and emotional spirit of his music. Salvator Mundi calls for "piano 4 hands" and we are honoured to welcome the VSO's Maestro, Bramwell Tovey, to share the piano bench with Elektra's own Stephen Smith.

Artistic Director, Morna Edmundson, has gathered some of Vancouver's top musicians to join in the festivities and share their musical gifts. Elektra is pleased to welcome composer and guitarist, Ed Henderson, Jodi Proznick on acoustic bass, and Zing! Children's Choir directed by Lisa Reimer to Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra.

Expect familiar carols to sing along with, new favourites, seasonal readings and treats for the kids, and of course, the brilliant singing of Elektra to help launch your holiday preparations!

Elektra gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Canada Council for the Arts, City of Vancouver, Government of British Columbia, CBC, LadnerBordenGervais, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Martha Lou Henley Charitable Foundation, Hamber Foundation, and Wolrige Foundation. Elektra also thanks its many generous individual donors and volunteers - their support makes us sing.