Chor Leoni Men's Choir 2016/17 brochure

Chor Leoni/men’s choir 2016/17 season 1

New This Season!

Chanticleer in Concert Chor Leoni is thrilled to present GRAMMY awardwinning Chanticleer as our featured artist at this year’s VanMan Male Choral Summit. Purchasers of a Season’s Package are eligible for priority access to the limited tickets available.

Subscribers’ Choice of Seats You choose your A level seats for each show – and that includes our Chan Centre and Bard on the Beach performances.

C/4: Canadian Choral Composition Competition Be the first to hear the top entries in our inaugural C/4, held in the intimate Orpheum Annex.

Pre-order our new CD, Wandering Heart Add our stunning new CD, Wandering Heart, to your season’s ticket package and you’ll be among the first to receive it when released November 1.

One stop shopping through Tickets Tonight Erick Lichte

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Choose the seats you want online for all of our performances at ticketstonight.ca Photography by David Cooper

war/poet

24th Annual Remembrance Day Concerts

Friday November 11, 2016 | 1pm West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver

Friday November 11, 2016 | 8 pm St Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1022 Nelson St at Burrard, Vancouver Section A $40 | Section B $35 | Section C $30 | Students $10 TicketsTonight.ca | 1.877.840.0457

From Walt Whitman, Rupert Brooke, and Frances Ledwidge, to the unnamed bards of folksongs, poets have forged their greatest works in the crucible of war. Chor Leoni focuses on this powerful poetry as expressed in musical settings by Gustav Holst, Stephen Smith, and Michael McGlynn in a beloved Remembrance Day tradition.

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christmas/chor leoni Friday December 16, 2016 | 4:30pm & 8pm Saturday December 17, 2016 | 4:30pm & 8pm St Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1022 Nelson St at Burrard, Vancouver

Sunday December 18, 2016 | 4:30pm West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver Section A $45 | Section B $35 | Section C $30 | Students $10 TicketsTonight.ca | 1.877.840.0457

Gorgeous new choral works, fun twists on well-known favourites, and sing-along carols are wrapped up in the irresistible warmth and beauty of Chor Leoni’s sound. The lions’ seasonal gift to you is a musical wreath to brighten the darkest days. Tickets sell quickly, and subscribers always get the best choice of seats.

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C/4

Canadian Choral Composition Competition Friday February 17, 2017 | 8pm The Annex 823 Seymour St, Vancouver $28 | All seats reserved TicketsTonight.ca | 1.877.840.0457

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Chor Leoni proudly presents the winners of our inaugural C/4 competition. Held in The Annex, this relaxed evening will feature the performance of the three winning compositions, as well as chats with each composer. Enjoy a drink from the no-host bar, mingle with the singers, meet the composers, and hear some wonderful new music in an intimate space. Limited capacity.

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bc/balticA Friday April 7, 2017 | 8pm Saturday April 8, 2017 | 8pm Ryerson United Church 2195 W 45 Ave, Vancouver

Sunday April 9, 2017 | 4:30pm West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver Section A $40 | Section B $35 | Section C $30 | Students $10 TicketsTonight.ca | 1.877.840.0457

Inspired by the long tradition of excellent Baltic and Scandinavian male choirs, Diane Loomer founded Chor Leoni in 1993. BC/BALTICA celebrates the amazing choral music that springs from this area of the world, and honours the foundation upon which Chor Leoni was established. Fantastic works by Tormis, Rautavaara, EĹĄenvalds, Grieg and Nystedt highlight how male choral music has grown in BC from the seeds of these Baltic masterworks.

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New Recording Chor Leoni is proud to release its first recording under the direction of Artistic Director Erick Lichte.

Recorded at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts with GRAMMY award-winning producer Steve Barnett, the disc features the premiere recording of Wandering Heart by riks Ešenvalds to poetry of Leonard Cohen.

Chor Leoni / Wandering heart

Works by Morten Lauridsen, Kim André Arnesen and Paul Mealor round out this stunning collection, the choir’s first CD since 2011.

Add this CD to your subscription package for the pre-order price of $20* and be among the first to receive a copy following its November 1 release date.

* May be picked up at WAR/POET, otherwise a $3 shipping charge will be added.

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Chanticleer in Concert Friday April 21, 2017 | 8pm Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Rd, UBC, Vancouver Section A $70* | Section B $60 | Section C $45 chancentre.com | 604.822.2697

Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker magazine, GRAMMY award-winning ensemble Chanticleer takes to the Chan stage for a night of stunning a cappella music. This virtuosic ensemble last thrilled Vancouver audiences in 2004, and this event will sell out — order now!

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Limited seating. Subscribers get priority access!

Single tickets available after October 1, 2016 *Season discounts not available for this add-on event.

Accommodation generously supplied by

van/man Male Choral Summit

Saturday April 22, 2017 | 7:30pm Chan Centre for the Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Rd, UBC, Vancouver Section A $40 | Section B $35 | Section C $30 | Student $10 All Seats Reserved | TicketsTonight.ca | 1.877.840.0457 Includes solo sets by Chanticleer Chor Leoni Men’s Choir Chor Leoni’s MYVoice choirs Vancouver Men’s Chorus Karlakórinn Heimir (Iceland)

Now in its third year, VanMan has become a favourite of Chor Leoni audiences, and this year becomes a sought-after international destination for male choirs. Chanticleer will present a solo set, and we are pleased to welcome Iceland’s Karlakórinn Heimir to the Chan. The power of over 400 men singing will stir your soul — don’t miss it.

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manely/fun Monday June 19, 2017 | 2pm & 7:30pm Monday June 26, 2017 | 2pm & 7:30pm BMO Mainstage tent at Bard on the Beach Vanier Park, Vancouver Section A $45 | Section B $40 | Section C $35 Students with ID $20 (matinées only) TicketsTonight.ca | 1.877.840.0457

Combine fabulous tunes, the energy of the lions, a top-notch band, and a favourite Vancouver summer venue and you’ve got the effervescent recipe for MANELY/FUN, Chor Leoni’s popular seasoncloser at Bard on the Beach. Surprises, costumes, and choreography complete the package as we pull out all the stops to ensure a fun time is had by all!

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At Home

Chor Leoni Idol

Wednesday October 5, 2016 | 6:30 – 9:30pm

Sunday May 28, 2017 | 5:30pm doors, 7pm show

Casa Mia | 1920 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver

The Blackbird Public House 905 Dunsmuir St (at Howe), Vancouver

Tickets $200 *Limited availability* Available at chorleoni.org or call the office at 604.263.7061 Tail-coated singers as hosts and servers, epicurean delights paired with carefully chosen wines, plus entertainment by Chor Leoni makes At Home a premier addition to your social calendar! Held at Vancouver’s historic and storied Casa Mia, At Home is an unforgettable evening in support of the choir’s musical mission. generously supported by

Reserved table seating $40 *Limited availability*

General admission $25 Tickets at chorleoni.org Hilariously entertaining, this popular fundraiser pits our most entertaining lions in a battle for karaoke supremacy in a beautiful new venue. Celebrity judges add their commentary, but support from our discerning audience ultimately crowns the champion over the course of a riotously fun evening. Limited availability — book early!

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Support Chor Leoni’s mission of musical excellence could not happen without your invaluable support. Your donation is always welcome and appreciated. Our donors are recognized in our programs as valued supporters and receive a tax receipt.

There are several ways to show your support.

• Add a donation to your subscription order • Support monthly by making a recurring monthly donation. Giving monthly allows you to spread out your donation over the year, and even small donations add up over time. Visit chorleoni/donate to give.

• Give at the Nova level ($2000) and receive special benefits including • personalized concierge ticketing service • pre-sale access to Chanticleer tickets • 35% discount • invitation to a Backstage Champagne Toast with Chanticleer To donate at this level or above, please call the choir office at 604.263.7061

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Subscribe, Save 30%, & Chanticleer Tickets Attend all six productions for just $166.60, a savings of over $71 off the full price, and subscribers get first access to Chanticleer in Concert tickets — the hottest choral ticket of the season.

Choose the seats you want.

Subscribers choose their preferred seats for ALL of our productions, including shows at the Chan Centre and at Bard on the Beach.

We understand that schedules can be hectic and sometimes you can’t commit to a full a season — but that doesn’t mean you can’t save money! Discounts start at just three concerts.

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North Shore Matinée Package North Shore residents, this is for you! Enjoy three afternoon concerts at West Vancouver United Church for just $106.25.

WAR/POET November 11 CHRISTMAS/CHOR LEONI December 18 BC/BALTICA April 9 Choose the North Shore Matinée Package at check out.

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Chor Leoni men’s choir

Government

Foundations

Major Supporters

Alix Brown Stephanie Carlson James* & Leslie Carter Bob & Judy Hager Family Fund Marni Johnson & Gordon Roberts Tiko Kerr Peeter & Mary Wesick Corporate

with generous support from

Rick* & Lorraine Bennett Pete Chamberlain Richard & Valerie Dunsterville Joan Henderson Erick* & Ashley Lichte Dick & Linda Loomer Margaret Mason & Brian Taylor Scott Family Fund Ian & Jane Strang Colleen & David Torrison Eric & Beverley Watt * current choir members

Media

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Erick Lichte

Artistic Director

949 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1

WAR/POET November 11, 2016 CHRISTMAS/CHOR LEONI December 16, 17 & 18, 2016 C/4 February 17, 2017 BC/BALTICA April 7, 8 & 9, 2017 VAN/MAN MALE CHORAL SUMMIT Chanticleer in Concert April 21, 2017 Summit Concert April 22, 2017 MANELY/FUN June 19 & 26, 2017 SPECIAL EVENTS

At Home October 5, 2016 Chor Leoni Idol May 28, 2017 16