Westcoast Harmony
WHC have held weekly Zoom rehearsals with consistent attendance.
In these rehearsals we are:
Learning new material (2 new songs)
Having guest presenters including coaching with Ryan Heller, Joey Minshall, a judging seminar( 4 judges attended -Beth Smith, Corinna Garriick, Marcia Pinvidic and Sue Beck) and presented on their different categories.
We are doing section rehearsals and also have had one social.
Our amazing Director (Anne Downton) has been working harder than ever to keep us motivated, learning and progressing as a chorus. We have plans to do a virtual chorus production of 2 songs that will be posted on social media. In addition, we are actively recruiting for new members. Our music and management teams are meeting regularly to come up with innovative ideas and approaches to how we can learn and stay engaged.
This has been a trying time for all of us and we deeply miss our in person chorus Rehearsals but we also know this isn’t forever, and while it may be for a while we know we can get through this stronger than ever. We are looking forward to the day of our first rehearsal back together joining our voices strong and resilient.
Editor’s note: since this submission Westcoast published their beautiful version of O Canada (https://youtu.be/3EBQoMoIkaA). It was picked up on social media, mainstream media, and was a beautiful tribute to this great country in a difficult time!