The theme for article submissions in this edition of the Maple Leaf Express is “Wasn’t That a Party!”, and Westcoast Harmony Chorus has news of a momentous celebration held earlier this month. 

After a relaxing summer in 2023—well somewhat relaxing, with a four-week break, but Westcoast never really relaxes!—all of us at Westcoast are focused on International 2024 in Kansas City.

We’re in full swing for the run-up to International 2024 in Kansas City, with new repertoire and big plans for coaching and ensemble performances to get us ready for the big stage.

“Back for the Future” in Saskatoon was such fun for all of us at Westcoast, and we thank the many, many volunteers who put on this superb musical event and made us all feel so welcome!

Westcoast is still riding high from our 6th-place finish at International in Phoenix, and our excitement has paid off with an almost unprecedented influx of new members.

That Top Ten score, the first in our 57-year history, took us to the Finals, where we came away with a 6th-place International medal. We couldn’t be more proud.

Finally! After two years of Zoom rehearsals, followed by outdoor rehearsals in hula hoops, then indoor rehearsals in masks and more hula hoops, Westcoast is now on the risers, with energy and enthusiasm like never before as we prepare in earnest for International in Phoenix.

Last year, in 2021, Westcoast rang in the New Year with a virtual performance of “Go the Distance,” a gorgeous song with the simple message that there is a hero in every one of us and we will, together and individually, get through these difficult times.

WHC have held weekly Zoom rehearsals with consistent attendance.

Five quartets from Westcoast Harmony Chorus delivered musical love messages all around the Vancouver and Lower Mainland areas on Valentine’s Day.

Westcoast Harmony Chorus had a blast in October with two performances of our new show Sing! at the Bell Centre in Surrey.