The United Voices Choir is an auditioned singing group in Vancouver. They host concerts featuring large choral works at venues in the Lower Mainland.
United Voices Choir (UVC) Concerts in Vancouver
The United Voices Choir is a large choir based in Vancouver. The diverse group consists of about 60 members, including artistic director Dr. Greg Caisley. There are singers of varying levels of training and experience, all of which have earned a spot by auditioning.
The choir usually rehearses weekly from September to May. They host a few concerts as well, including ones in late spring, a couple in the fall and another in early winter (during the Christmas holiday season).
Rather than focusing on smaller pieces, the choir takes on larger choral music. They are often accompanied by soloists and orchestras that make their concerts extra special.
UVC Spring and Summer Concerts
The United Voices Choir already hosted a pair of major concerts in 2025. Titled REJOICE!, the events featured Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Dixit Dominus.
The first concert took place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st. The second show happened at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 1st. The two concerts took place at different churches in Vancouver. On May 31st the performance was at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 1130 Jervis Street. The second performance was at Pacific Spirit United Church at 2195 West 45th Avenue.
General admission cost about $32 per person. Tickets for youth ages 18 and under cost $15.
Joining the choir and professional orchestra were soloists Dory Hayley (soprano), Melissa Howell (soprano), Jonathan Michel (tenor), Erik Kallo (countertenor) and David Rosborough (bass).
UVC Fall and Winter Concerts (in 2024)
Fall and winter concerts in 2025 are to be determined. For an idea of what to expect, there were three concerts towards the end of last year. Continue reading below for details about each show.
Remembrance and Reflection (November 2nd & 3rd, 2024)
Remembrance and Reflection was a pair of Remembrance Day-themed concerts hosted by the United Voices Choir in Vancouver.
The first took place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. One day later, so on Sunday, November 3rd, the second concert began at 7:00 pm but at a different location. It was held at Pacific Spirit United Church.
Both performances ran for about two hours. They featured music from Mozart and Fauré’s Requiems. The choir also sang Schubert’s Stabat Mater and some of his Mass in A flat.
Sing-Along Messiah Concert (December 15th, 2024)
Sing-Along Messiah was the United Voices Choir’s Christmas-themed concert. It only ran once last year. The concert took place from 8:00 to 10:00 pm on Sunday, December 15th. It happened at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church at 2733 West 41st Avenue in Vancouver.
The show was a special sing-along concert of Handel’s Messiah. It was a staple of the holiday season with the Hallelujah Chorus and other great melodies.
For tickets and full details about the concerts, visit voiceschoir.ca.
Other Information
For more information about the choir, visit the United Voices Choir website.
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