Events – Page 35 – Silver Chord Choir

Practise your music - any time, anywhere!
Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.
Stay home when you’re sick.
When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.
Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.
Turn your pages early.
Learn some music terms.
Keep your music in order.
Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.
Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.
Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.
Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!
Count the rests - all of them!
Silence your phone!
Watch your director.
Follow your director.
Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.
Arrive early to a show.
Smile when you sing!
Open your mouth to sing!
Learn your range and your change.
Engage your audience.
Sing with confidence, not just volume.

Seniors Choir Jamboree 2026

WebMistress 6 May, 2026 22 January, 2026Performance, Special Event 0

Wednesday 6 May, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – The Burnaby Singing Seniors are hosting the fourth edition of this great multi-choir event, and of course the Silver Chord Choir will be there! There will be several other choirs participating, so it promises to be a really fun event. There will be some public seating available, so come early!

Regular Rehearsal

WebMistress 11 May, 2026 10 September, 2025Rehearsal 0

Monday 11 May, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Regular rehearsal in Gathering Place. Please maintain physical distancing as required.

Albert Wilson’s Funeral

WebMistress 13 May, 2026 10 May, 2026Private Event, Special Event

Wednesday 13 May, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Albert was a longtime member of the Silver Chord Choir. He passed away on 28 April, 2026. His funeral is at 11am 13 May 2026, followed by a Memorial Service at noon, at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Port Coquitlam. Silver Chord has been invited to sing at the Memorial Service.

NO Rehearsal – Victoria Day

WebMistress 18 May, 2026 6 May, 2026Cancelled, Rehearsal 0

Monday 18 May, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – No rehearsal. Facilities closed.

Extra Rehearsal in lieu of Victoria Day

WebMistress 19 May, 2026 14 May, 2026Rehearsal

Tuesday 19 May, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Extra rehearsal.

Baillie House Concert

WebMistress 20 May, 2026 15 February, 2026Performance 0

Wednesday 20 May, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Our favourite spring repertoire, sung for the residents of Baillie House at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge.

Regular Rehearsal

WebMistress 25 May, 2026 10 September, 2025Rehearsal 0

Monday 25 May, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Regular rehearsal in Gathering Place. Please maintain physical distancing as required.

Meeting of the Melodies

WebMistress 31 May, 2026 2 April, 2026Performance, Special Event 0

Sunday 31 May, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – An annual gathering of several community choirs, dancers and other musical groups in the Tri-Cities area. Each choir performs their selections, then all gather together for a mass grand finale number! Last year the event was held outdoors in the beautiful Spirit Square, behind the Glen Pine Pavilion. If you’re in the audience, bring a […]

Seniors Week Launch Party

WebMistress 1 June, 2026 24 May, 2026Performance, Special Event

Monday 1 June, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Seniors’ Week is a special time to recognise and celebrate the seniors in our community. What better way to kick off the festivities than a concert from Port Coquitlam;s cery own seniors’ choir, The Silver Chord Choir! Join us in the lobby of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre on Monday afternoon for an hour of […]