NOVA
Boys and Girls (ages 5 & 6)
WSV’s entry level program offers an exciting holistic program for boys and girls. Children in this group learn to match pitch, sing in an ensemble, and develop their head voice to express musical ideas in songs and fun musical activities. NOVA is an un-auditioned program.
Rehearsals
October to March
Mondays,
5:30pm – 6:15pm
Churchill Park United Church,
525 Beresford St., Winnipeg, MB
Minnesingers
Boys and Girls (ages 7 & 8)
Choristers experience their first steps as choral musicians and are introduced to the basics of vocal technique, early music reading and listening skills in choral repertoire chosen especially for this age. Minnesingers is an auditioned choir.
Rehearsals
Thursdays,
5:15pm – 6:15pm
Ecole South Pointe School
515 Kirkbridge Dr., Winnipeg, MB
Choraliers
Girls (ages 9 & 10)
Choraliers hone their vocal technique, ensemble singing, music literacy, and listening skills through development of strong choral independence as they explore diverse and exciting choral music selections. Choraliers is an auditioned choir.
Rehearsals
Thursdays,
5:15pm – 6:45pm
Ecole South Pointe School
515 Kirkbridge Dr., Winnipeg, MB
Chorale
Girls (ages 11 – 13)
This ensemble provides a stimulating experience for singers. Choristers work together to produce exceptional tone colour, vibrant sound and strong choral independence. Chorale choristers are sought after for guest appearances throughout the year which can include an annual daytrip with the Ragazzi choristers for combined choir performances and fun activities. Chorale is an auditioned choir.
Rehearsals
Wednesdays
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship Church
150 Bayridge Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Ragazzi
Boys (ages 9 – changing voice)
Ragazzi provides a stimulating experience for boys with unchanged voices. Choristers are challenged to develop their personal vocal technique, strong head voice tone, music reading and listening skills. Ragazzi choristers are sought after for guest appearances throughout the year which can include an annual day-trip with the Chorale choristers for combined choir performances and fun activities. Ragazzi is an auditioned choir.
Rehearsals
Wednesdays
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship Church
150 Bayridge Ave., Winnipeg, MB
WSV Singers
SATB (ages 14-18)
An internationally acclaimed, award-winning choir, WSV Singers offers an exceptional choral experience for high school students of all voice types. Singers are challenged to develop their personal vocal technique, music reading ability, and listening skills through repertoire that spans historical genres, languages, and cultures. Through the pursuit of artistic excellence in an atmosphere that is focused and inclusive, singers build strong community bonds resulting in joyful and thoughtful performances that bring people together and friendships that endure.
Rehearsals
Thursdays
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship Church
150 Bayridge Ave., Winnipeg, MB
WSV Chamber Ensemble
Sopranos/Altos (ages 18 – 28)
Music comments on the matters of our lives: the things that happen around us, and the things that happen within us. The Chamber Ensemble is a music community to connect with like-minded musicians who are navigating through this interesting time of young adulthood. How will we do this? By singing our way through it all! The messages, meanings, and moments of choral singing will help inform and guide us towards relevance, understanding, and joy. The Chamber Ensemble will perform high-quality music achieved through positive and focussed weekly rehearsals, and alongside high-calibre musicians. The WSV Chamber Ensemble is an auditioned choir.
Rehearsals
Mondays
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Churchill Park United Church,
525 Beresford St., Winnipeg, MB
