Canterbury Choirs
INTERMEDIATE TREBLES
The Canterbury Singers is our intermediate treble-voiced choral ensemble, and is under the direction of Mr. James Caswell. Performances historically include Feeder School Concerts, Music Nights, Christmas Lobby Concert, Canterbury After Hours, and the end-of-year Lobby Concert. This choir is mandatory for all Grades 9 and 10 treble-voiced vocal students, and is open to other intermediate students by audition. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday morning (8:00-9:00 AM). For performances, choir shirts are provided by the Music Department, but students are asked to provide black dress trousers, black belt, black socks, and black dress shoes.
SENIOR TREBLES
Vocum is the senior treble ensemble under the direction of Mr. James Caswell. A cappella or with instrumental accompaniment, Vocum sings many styles: from classical to contemporary. Performances historically include Feeder School Concerts, Music Nights, Christmas Lobby Concert, Canterbury After Hours, ChoralFest, and the end-of-year Lobby Concert. Vocum is also invited to perform at many events in the community. They enter Choral Canada’s National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choir every other year. Vocum is a mandatory ensemble for all female vocal students in Grades 11 and 12, and is open to other senior students by audition. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday morning (8:00-9:00 AM). Formal black dresses are provided by the Music Department for performances, but students are asked to provide black nylons/tights, and black dress shoes.
MALE CHORUS
Male Chorus is our male-voice choral ensemble under the direction of Mr. James Caswell. Traditional African chants, Barbershop pieces, and sweet melodies are all included in the repertoire of this amazing ensemble. Performances historically include Feeder School Concerts, Music Nights, Christmas Lobby Concert, Canterbury After Hours, ChoralFest, and the end-of-year Lobby Concert. They enter Choral Canada’s National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choir every other year. Members of this group sing in barbershop quartets and have entered a city wide competition in past years. Male Chorus is mandatory for all male vocal students, and is open to all other students by audition. Rehearsals are held every Monday morning (8:00-9:00 AM). Ties for performances are supplied, but students are asked to provide a black dress shirt, black dress trousers, black belt, black socks, and black dress shoes.
The Canterbury Singers is our intermediate treble-voiced choral ensemble, and is under the direction of Mr. James Caswell. Performances historically include Feeder School Concerts, Music Nights, Christmas Lobby Concert, Canterbury After Hours, and the end-of-year Lobby Concert. This choir is mandatory for all Grades 9 and 10 treble-voiced vocal students, and is open to other intermediate students by audition. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday morning (8:00-9:00 AM). For performances, choir shirts are provided by the Music Department, but students are asked to provide black dress trousers, black belt, black socks, and black dress shoes.
SENIOR TREBLES
Vocum is the senior treble ensemble under the direction of Mr. James Caswell. A cappella or with instrumental accompaniment, Vocum sings many styles: from classical to contemporary. Performances historically include Feeder School Concerts, Music Nights, Christmas Lobby Concert, Canterbury After Hours, ChoralFest, and the end-of-year Lobby Concert. Vocum is also invited to perform at many events in the community. They enter Choral Canada’s National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choir every other year. Vocum is a mandatory ensemble for all female vocal students in Grades 11 and 12, and is open to other senior students by audition. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday morning (8:00-9:00 AM). Formal black dresses are provided by the Music Department for performances, but students are asked to provide black nylons/tights, and black dress shoes.
MALE CHORUS
Male Chorus is our male-voice choral ensemble under the direction of Mr. James Caswell. Traditional African chants, Barbershop pieces, and sweet melodies are all included in the repertoire of this amazing ensemble. Performances historically include Feeder School Concerts, Music Nights, Christmas Lobby Concert, Canterbury After Hours, ChoralFest, and the end-of-year Lobby Concert. They enter Choral Canada’s National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choir every other year. Members of this group sing in barbershop quartets and have entered a city wide competition in past years. Male Chorus is mandatory for all male vocal students, and is open to all other students by audition. Rehearsals are held every Monday morning (8:00-9:00 AM). Ties for performances are supplied, but students are asked to provide a black dress shirt, black dress trousers, black belt, black socks, and black dress shoes.
Concert Bands
INTERMEDIATE BAND
The Intermediate Band is made up of gr 9 & 10 wind and percussion students under the direction of Mr. Jason Sinkus. The ensemble performs a wide range of repertoire ranging from traditional Marches to contemporary compositions. Performances include: Music Night in the Fall and in the Spring, and a lobby concert in June. MusicFest is also entered annually. Intermediate Band is mandatory for all grade 9 and 10 winds students in the music program, but anyone is welcome who would like to gain band experience. Rehearsals are on Wednesday mornings from 7:45-9:00AM. A uniform of a formal black shirt, black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes are needed.
SENIOR CONCERT BAND
The Canterbury Concert Band is an ensemble of gr 11 & 12 wind and percussion instrumentalists, who perform advanced repertoire under the direction of Mr. Jason Sinkus. They play everything from Bach to Whitacre, orchestral arrangements to marches. Performances include: feeder school concerts, Music Nights in the Fall and Spring, a Holiday concert in December, and an end of the year performance on the lawn in June. The Concert Band also enters into the MusicFest festivals. This ensemble has won many awards, usually obtaining a gold standard at music festivals. The Concert Band is mandatory for grade 11 and 12 winds students in the music program, but students from junior grades or in the general program can also be called upon to audition for a position. The band rehearses on Tuesday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00 AM. Concert dress consists of a supplied tuxedo or long black dress which are supplied by the music department for performances.
The Intermediate Band is made up of gr 9 & 10 wind and percussion students under the direction of Mr. Jason Sinkus. The ensemble performs a wide range of repertoire ranging from traditional Marches to contemporary compositions. Performances include: Music Night in the Fall and in the Spring, and a lobby concert in June. MusicFest is also entered annually. Intermediate Band is mandatory for all grade 9 and 10 winds students in the music program, but anyone is welcome who would like to gain band experience. Rehearsals are on Wednesday mornings from 7:45-9:00AM. A uniform of a formal black shirt, black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes are needed.
SENIOR CONCERT BAND
The Canterbury Concert Band is an ensemble of gr 11 & 12 wind and percussion instrumentalists, who perform advanced repertoire under the direction of Mr. Jason Sinkus. They play everything from Bach to Whitacre, orchestral arrangements to marches. Performances include: feeder school concerts, Music Nights in the Fall and Spring, a Holiday concert in December, and an end of the year performance on the lawn in June. The Concert Band also enters into the MusicFest festivals. This ensemble has won many awards, usually obtaining a gold standard at music festivals. The Concert Band is mandatory for grade 11 and 12 winds students in the music program, but students from junior grades or in the general program can also be called upon to audition for a position. The band rehearses on Tuesday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00 AM. Concert dress consists of a supplied tuxedo or long black dress which are supplied by the music department for performances.
Strings
STRINGS ENSEMBLE
The Strings Ensemble is made up of approximately 30 string students led by Ms. Janice Mah, Britten, Debussy, and Warlock are just a few of the many composers this ensemble’s repertoire encompasses. Performances include: the feeder school concerts in October, Music Night in the Fall and the Spring, as well as lobby performances throughout the year. Entry into Musicfest also happens yearly. Students from the strings program will be asked to perform in this ensemble, but other students, no matter what program, can also audition. Rehearsals for the Senior String Ensemble are on Tuesday mornings from 7:45-9:00 AM. A uniform of a formal black shirt, black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes are needed.
The Strings Ensemble is made up of approximately 30 string students led by Ms. Janice Mah, Britten, Debussy, and Warlock are just a few of the many composers this ensemble’s repertoire encompasses. Performances include: the feeder school concerts in October, Music Night in the Fall and the Spring, as well as lobby performances throughout the year. Entry into Musicfest also happens yearly. Students from the strings program will be asked to perform in this ensemble, but other students, no matter what program, can also audition. Rehearsals for the Senior String Ensemble are on Tuesday mornings from 7:45-9:00 AM. A uniform of a formal black shirt, black dress pants, black socks and black dress shoes are needed.
Orchestra
The CHS Orchestra is made up of strings, winds, and percussion students to perform a variety of traditional orchestral repertoire and contemporary works. The ensemble is conducted by Ms. Janice Mah. Performances include: the feeder school concert in October, Music Night in the Fall, Music Night in the Spring, in addition to possible festivals.
Students from the strings program will be asked to perform in this ensemble, but other students, no matter what program, can also audition. Rehearsals for the Orchestra are on Thursday mornings from 7:45-9:00 AM. Concert dress consists of a supplied tuxedo for the men. For the ladies, long black dresses are supplied by the music department for performances.
Students from the strings program will be asked to perform in this ensemble, but other students, no matter what program, can also audition. Rehearsals for the Orchestra are on Thursday mornings from 7:45-9:00 AM. Concert dress consists of a supplied tuxedo for the men. For the ladies, long black dresses are supplied by the music department for performances.
Jazz
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ BAND
The Intermediate Jazz Band is an ensemble of approximately 20 instrumentalists and is led by Mr. Jason Sinkus. This group learns to improvise with blues, funk, rock, and many other styles of jazz. Performances include: Music Night in the Fall, a jazz concert in the Spring, and Music Night in the Spring. Intermediate Jazz also enters MusicFest each year. Auditions are open to any junior Canterbury student. Rehearsals are Thursday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00 AM. Uniforms are a black dress shirt and black dress pants, with perhaps a few accessories supplied.
SENIOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Senior Jazz Ensemble is a small jazz group of approximately 18 instrumentalists and is led by Mr. Jason Sinkus. This ensemble plays all genres of jazz: funk, rock, swing, and the latin. Performances include: feeder school concerts, Music Night in the Fall, a Jazz concert in the Spring, Music Night in the Spring, and the Ottawa International Jazz Festival in June. MusicFest may also be entered. Auditions for the Senior Jazz Ensemble are held in September and are open to grade 11 and 12 students, but junior students may also be asked to audition. Rehearsals are Friday mornings 7:45-9:00 AM. A uniform of a black dress shirt and black dress pants are needed.
The Intermediate Jazz Band is an ensemble of approximately 20 instrumentalists and is led by Mr. Jason Sinkus. This group learns to improvise with blues, funk, rock, and many other styles of jazz. Performances include: Music Night in the Fall, a jazz concert in the Spring, and Music Night in the Spring. Intermediate Jazz also enters MusicFest each year. Auditions are open to any junior Canterbury student. Rehearsals are Thursday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00 AM. Uniforms are a black dress shirt and black dress pants, with perhaps a few accessories supplied.
SENIOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Senior Jazz Ensemble is a small jazz group of approximately 18 instrumentalists and is led by Mr. Jason Sinkus. This ensemble plays all genres of jazz: funk, rock, swing, and the latin. Performances include: feeder school concerts, Music Night in the Fall, a Jazz concert in the Spring, Music Night in the Spring, and the Ottawa International Jazz Festival in June. MusicFest may also be entered. Auditions for the Senior Jazz Ensemble are held in September and are open to grade 11 and 12 students, but junior students may also be asked to audition. Rehearsals are Friday mornings 7:45-9:00 AM. A uniform of a black dress shirt and black dress pants are needed.
Other Ensembles
At Canterbury, there are many opportunities to form many different ensembles. Some are formed every year, like small ensembles in grade 10, 11, and 12 winds, or barbershop quartets from the Male Chorus. There are many opportunities to form a small ensemble and many opportunities to perform at concerts or anywhere around the city. Just ask if you need any assistance with music or scheduling for a performance and any of the music teachers should be happy to help. Canterbury is constantly asked to have small groups perform at various events around the city, so don’t be afraid to try.
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