The Chorus
We pride ourselves on commitment to the music and to each other.
Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra
Chorus
The Chilliwack Symphony Chorus is an auditioned performance choir and we love to sing for people. We have openings in all voice types. Interested singers must be willing to do an annual audition as well as make a year long commitment and must be able to read music. Each singer is expected to be dedicated as well as blend well with other singers. We pride ourselves on commitment to the music and to each other. The Chilliwack Symphony Chorus is serious about making good music in a fun environment.
In addition to the learning of challenging new singing skills, close social connections and valuable supports are forged between our members. Over the years, we have had several members who have lost spouses or other family members, and they find solace, companionship and understanding within the membership of the chorus. They continue to sing, and all-in-all, the music itself acts as a therapeutic healer. As well as seniors, our chorus also welcomes teens. It goes without saying that from being in this setting, these young people acquire so many important life skills in addition to the excellent vocal training they gain from being in the chorus.
Members of the Chorus
SPECIALIZED, EXPERIENCED, TRAINED
Members
We love the rehearsal process and working together to bring music to our supporters and patrons. If you think you will miss more than 3 rehearsals this won’t be the choir for you. BUT if you love singing with a wonderful group of musicians then you should contact us today.
Interested singers please call 604-795-0521 to book your audition and/or for more information about becoming a member.
Soprano
Sheila Ardies
Amber Hipwell
Alice Lucas
Heidi Jeske
Merle Presseau
Susanne Simpson
Lizzi Klassen
Alto
Monica De Regt
Julie Furtado
Christine Hoogendoorn
Grace Kipper
Deanna Larssen
Kathe Larsen
Irene Maljaars
Flora Robison
Shirley Triemstra
Sheila Louise Wright
Tenor
Metske Elgersma
Nikki Holwerda
Shane Hipwell
Peter vandermeulen
Ralph Verhagen
Bass
Aart Breugem
Mark Friesen
Alan Fry
Chris Gutknecht
Jim Greendyk
Ray Klassen
Fred Talen
Bevin van Liempt
Our amazing musicans.
The People Who Make Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra
Team
Orchestra
The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra is one of the only professional orchestras in the Fraser Valley and east of the Port Mann Bridge. We also have a Baroque ensemble that performs on period instruments.
Chorus
The Chilliwack Symphony Chorus is an auditioned performance choir and we love to sing for people. We have openings in all voice types. Interested singers must be willing to make a year long commitment and must be able to read music.
CSO Starlets
The Starlets are retro style singers who will take you back to the Gatsby era (roaring twenties through to the thirties) with a mixture of authentic vintage and modern pop songs arranged to sound like songs of the times, to a 1940s wartime tribute (Andrews Sisters), to swing.