The All Voices Community Choir, formerly known as the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, was founded in 1977, by enthusiastic, music-loving people from the Stittsville, Ontario area and welcomes anyone who enjoys singing. There are no auditions, and sight-reading ability is not required. We strive to learn good quality choral repertoire, and to perform it to the best of our abilities, but always having fu
n along the way! The Junior Youth Choir began in September 2000 to encourage interest and involvement in choral singing with the younger singers in our community. Their fine voices and energy have made them a welcome extension of the established adult choir. The choir typically performs two major concerts per year and will also sometimes do additional performances in the community. Our Junior Choir also participates in an annual school tour, which gives them a wonderful opportunity to share their skills with their peers. Over the years, the choir has enjoyed showcasing a variety of themes and productions, from classical to musical theatre to folk and pop. Recent concerts have included an all-Canadian folk show, music about colours, nature and environment, anti-bullying and inclusion, big screen little screen featuring music from movies and television, multi-cultural themes, and so much more. Children ages 8 to 16 who love to sing are welcome to join our Junior Choir, No audition is required, but the Director asks that the children be able to read, and that they have the personal focus and concentration skills to participate positively in a one-hour rehearsal. Membership in the junior choir requires a commitment to attend weekly rehearsals and to perform with the group. Our teen members (grade 7+) have the opportunity to stay on for an additional 30 min to work with the teen ensemble. Some of our teen members also have chosen to stay on and work with the adults, and we do have some older teens and young adults who enjoy participating in the teens along with the adults. Our family of choirs is very welcoming and open to offering many options to our singers. The Adult choir rehearses every Wednesday evening (September through May) at Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Drive, Ottawa, ON K2L 1H5
Although we are grateful for the hospitality of the congregation for rehearsal space, we are not a church-affiliated choir. Youth / Teen : 5:45-6:45 ( teens grade 7+ stay on until 7:15)
Adults : 7:30-9:30
The choir is also a proud member of Choirs Ontario.
