Guelph Chamber Choir

• Arts Disciplines

• School Programs

• Community Programs

• Music
  
  Vocal Choir, Voice

• In-School Workshops
  
  High School Workshop with Waleed Abdulhamid – Winter 2023 GCC welcomes Sudanese guest artist Waleed Abdulhamid, Director of City Choir, in an exciting workshop and performance. Combining youth singers from local high school choral programs and members of GCC, Waleed will lead the group in the creation of a new choral work. This project will provide: - an opportunity to learn about North African musical traditions, instruments, melodies, rhythms, and philosophy - teach a different style of learning than the traditional score-reading music through improvisation and aural instruction - musicianship development for talented youth musicians - creation and premiere of a new cross-cultural work, expanding the choral experience in Canada.

• Workshops
  
  Our inter-generational Youth Workshop is a GCC partnership with local high schools and Wellington Child and Family Services bringing choral singing to youth in ways that are not being offered through the typical curriculum. These day-long workshops gather students from across the city to join GCC singers as we explore music from other cultural traditions, create group compositions, and develop musicianship skills under the leadership of renowned guest clinicians. Each workshop day culminates in an informal, public performance of the music that has been workshopped over the course of the afternoon. Music is taught through methods that address different learning styles beyond the traditional score-reading approach, encouraging all to participate, regardless of musical background or training. For many students, this is their first exposure to group singing and choral music. These workshops also offer leadership opportunities for the youth in our Emerging Artist program. In addition, some of the youth we encounter through SingOUT are also invited to participate in our annual Messiah concert.

• Outreach Programs
  
  SingOUT is a donor-supported, multi-faceted community outreach program aimed to help us share the joy of music with those who may not otherwise hear live choral singing. Our mission is “To foster community enjoyment and appreciation of choral music by a highly skilled choir, through performances, outreach, artistic collaboration, and community partnerships.” GCC visits retirement communities, hospitals, schools and other venues where access to live music performances is limited by economic, or other accessibility challenges. We also partner with other arts organizations to present fun and unique partnerships.