• Source: Grand Philharmonic Choir

      • The Grand Philharmonic Choir is a large classical music choir based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. The choir sings regularly with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony at the Centre in the Square. The choir's artistic director is Mark Vuorinen.


      History


      The choir was founded in 1883 as the Berlin (Ontario)
      Philharmonic and Orchestral Society. In 1922, after a
      hiatus, the choir re-organized itself and changed its name to the
      Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir, since the city of Berlin, Ontario had changed its name to
      Kitchener during World War I. In 2006, the choir changed its name
      again, to the Grand Philharmonic Choir.
      In 1972, Howard Dyck became the artistic director of the choir,
      and led the organization for 38 years; upon his retirement, he was
      named Artistic Director Emeritus. The choir's current conductor is
      Mark Vuorinen, who holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the
      University of Toronto.
      A wide variety of internationally renowned soloists have sung with the
      choir over the years.


      Organization


      The Grand Philharmonic Choir organization consists of four choirs: an adult choir of approximately 100 voices, a chamber choir made up of members of the adult choir, a youth choir, and a children's choir.


      Programs


      The adult choir often sings three major concerts a year: Handel's
      Messiah in December, a concert that includes a major oratorio and
      some contemporary repertoire in February, and a Bach oratorio on
      Good Friday, typically the St Matthew Passion,
      St John Passion or Mass in B minor.
      The chamber choir sings two programs a year, and also often performs
      pieces as part of concerts of the adult choir. The youth choir and
      children's choirs also produce multiple concerts each year.
      All four choirs also join for combined
      concerts, and often
      sing the Christmas Pops concert with the Kitchener-Waterloo
      Symphony. The choir is also active in its community,
      singing at celebrations throughout the year.


      See also



      Music of Canada
      Canadian classical music
      List of bands from Canada


      References




      External links


      Official website

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