Discover the joy of singing and dancing with the VPOPS Choir. Experience the magical writings of Alan Menken, Randy Newman, Tim Rice, Elton John, and more! If you love Disney, Broadway, and Hollywood music with rich sensational harmonies with a full orchestral backing, then this is the place for you. In addition, we also perform exciting a cappella music with tunes inspired by contemporary vocal groups such as Pentatonix, Voctave, Rajaton, The Real Group, and the King's Singers. The VPOPS Choir offers 5 level groups that tailor to both beginner and experienced singers. No audition required! Founded in 2010, the VPOPS Choir has made appearances around the city, at the Chan Centre, at Carnegie Hall NYC, and Suginami Koukaido, Tokyo, Japan. In August 2022, we will be making our 3rd international tour to Seoul, South Korea. Start singing with the Vancouver Pops Choir today!
LEVEL 1-2: See Beginner Programs
LEVEL 3 CHOIR - Thursday 7-8pm
For those who have little previous experience and is looking for an easy environment to learn the art of choral singing. We will introduce foundational singing techniques, vowel resonance, choral enunciation, and basic pitch/rhythm skills. Basic music reading and pitch matching required. All voices welcome. No audition required.
LEVEL 4 CHOIR - Thursday 7-8:30pm
For those who have 2-4 years of previous experience in choral singing, and can read music independently, and is looking for a moderately challenging environment to learn the art of choral singing. Singers in this level can perform rhythms larger than an eighth note/rest with 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, 2/2 time signatures at moderate to allegro tempos. Their tone is consistent, but is still lacking expression in dynamics and vibrato. They have some use of accents, staccatos, tenutos, and marcatos, but have not yet mastered fluent expression in articulation. We will delve into proper singing techniques, vowel resonance, choral enunciation, and intermediate harmony/rhythm skills. Basic music reading, accurate pitch matching and rhythmic sense required. All voices welcome. No audition required.
LEVEL 5 CHOIR - Thursday 7-9pm
For the most musically apt, who have had much previous experience in other choirs, can sight read fluently, can tune sensitively and harmonize complex chords, and can hold their own part without assistance (after learning it of course). Singers in this level possess a consistent tone with clarity and some vibrato, and have good control with dynamics, articulation, and tempo. They can accurately perform all rhythms and time signatures at allegro-presto tempos. Rehearsals in this level will focus on expressive articulation and dynamics, musical phrasing, breath control, vibrato, and blend. Audition is required. Advanced music reading required.
"A brilliant place to make beautiful music and everlasting friendships! The Vancouver Pops will encourage you to practice your art and become a much more confident performer, whether you sing or play an instrument. I would highly recommend people of all experience levels to join!"
- Rachel Wong, Alto Singer