November 4, 2022

#connect performs A Thought of War

Experience choral magic and support our emerging artists!

Pro Coro Canada’s choir of emerging artists, #connect, will be performing music on the theme of War and Peace this Sunday, November 6. Watch ‘A Thought of War’ at Holy Trinity Anglican Church or on our Livestream at Pro Coro TV. Hear works by Francis Poulenc, Marie-Claire Saindon, Rudolf Mauersberger, Maurice Ravel, and more as their music comes to life spanning different languages and styles.

2 #connect Singer Spotlights

He was part of the Edmonton Youth and Children’s Choirs throughout his childhood and teenage years and was also a member of the University of Alberta Madrigal singers during his undergrad. Luke currently works for Choir Alberta as a program assistant, helping to deliver choral programming across the province.

A funny moment in rehearsal:

Rehearsals have been pretty focused, but my long-time baritone friend Josiah and I always share a giggle whenever someone drops their tuning fork.

Tell us something that you have learned in #connect!

#connect has presented a few new challenges to how I approach choir. One of the most impactful has been working on my music on my own, a skill 10-year-old me refused to master piano lessons, and was rarely necessary for regular, weekly choirs. Focusing on my part has given me a greater appreciation for the voices of the choir as a whole.

Funny moment in rehearsal:

There’s usually one every warmup. The one that sticks out the most is a quote from someone in Catalonia where Michael was doing something there: “happy face, sad butt.”

Most memorable choral experience ever:

Without a doubt, the “Peace and Reconciliation” concert with the combined forces of Kapella Kyrie and Richard Eaton Singers on June 2022, at the Winspear Centre.

Something I have learned in #connect:

More effective voice preservation pacing. Rehearsals for #connect are usually at or closer to the end of the week, after three or four days with a choir rehearsal each (two every other Thursday). I think I’ve gotten better at keeping my voice from completely dying until the end of the last rehearsal of each week, and it’s easier some weeks than others

Work looking forward to performing in concert:

Likely the Mauersberger, the Schütz, and the Mendelssohn. I’ve seemingly got a sweet spot for some great music by German composers. I also like singing low notes (I’m a baritone in this group, bass in all others).