I am a “Rocker” by heart. I grew up listening and playing classic rock music. It wasn’t until I joined the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in 2018 where my mind was immediately blown by the intricate beauty and message of Handel’s Messiah. During my first...
I have been involved with the Chilliwack Symphony Chorus for 5 years. It’s wonderful being part of a choir of happy people who love singing and bringing the beauty of music to others. Also, I greatly appreciate the finesse, expertise and enthusiasm of our director,...
For me, the Christmas season doesn't feel complete without Handel's Messiah. Growing up, it was the background music to every Christmas car ride, the ultimate favorite parts of every Christmas concert, and the music that will forever fill my heart with emotions of the...
I fell in love with music at a very early age. I have a vivid memory of 4-year-old Nikki sitting listening to beautiful harmonies and thinking that I just might be in heaven. My grade 2 music teacher soon let me know that I could not sing and that I was tone deaf....
After a tumultuous few years where the world was in chaos and everyone everywhere was trying to find a voice to be heard, including their own… It is a joy and a blessing to once again be part of something so tailor made for our own community to come together to...
Singing the Messiah at Christmas is a tradition for me. I grew up singing and listening to classic and sacred chorale music so it's always been a part of my life. Currently I train horses and run my own business. This year singing with the orchestra has been an outlet...
Keyboardist Stephen van de Burgt has presented recitals in Canada, the United States and Europe, both solo and with various ensembles. He has obtained a Master’s Degree in Organ Performance from the University of Washington under the direction of Carole Terry, and has...
As a classically trained violinist with a strong traditional folk background from her Slovak heritage, Majka Demcak performs music from the Baroque and Classical eras with zest and an improvisational freedom, compelled by a search for enchantment and magic in all the...
As one of Vancouver’s more active and versatile organists, Michael Dirk is equally at home offering solo concerts, accompanying the many fine choirs/ensembles of the region, improvising an entertaining accompaniment to a silent film, or serving liturgically in various...
Bevin van Liempt was born into a musical family and has developed his own niche in the music industry. Bevin is the rehearsal pianist for the Chilliwack Symphony Chorus, Belle Voci and the Handel Society of Music. He is one of the Music directors and the rehearsal...
What the Messiah means to me.
What the Messiah means to me!
What the Messiah means to me!
What the Messiah means to me!
What the Messiah means to me.
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