Alex Vollant, singer and poet, will perform for audiences at the Vancouver Cansing Concert, “I Catch My Breath and Sing”, May 2nd, 7pm, Cityview Church. Originally from Pessamit, QC (Innu First Nation), his first book of poetry, “Nipinapunan,” will be released May 30th. Alex studies music at UBC. He’s also performed with Chor Leoni Men’s […]

CANSING INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE is a musical group that began a few years ago under the direction of Kevin Eng, who is the assistant conductor and piano accompanist for the Vancouver Cansing choir. Kevin’s exceptional improvisational and arranging skills are put to use with the ensemble, which includes Claire Lloyd on clarinet (and occasionally saxophone) and […]

Join the Vancouver Cansing Choir at Cityview Church on May 2nd at 7pm for their benefit concert in support of the Red Cross Ukraine relief fund. Enjoy a premiere performance of “I Catch My Breath and Sing,” the choir’s newly commissioned piece by acclaimed Canadian Composer Lavinia Kell Parker. Parker is renowned for her use […]

On Tuesday, May 2nd at 7pm, the Vancouver Cansing Community Choir, Artistic Director Gerda Blok-Wilson and Assistant Conductor/Pianist Kevin Eng, will present a choral concert featuring a unique set of songs with the message of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. Admission to the concert is by donation to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Relief, an […]

The registration for the 13th season of Cansing is now closed. If you’re still interested in joining the waitlist, please fill out this form or email gwilson@cansing.ca. If not, we hope to catch you at our end-of-season show! We’re extremely excited to return for another round of music!

The last chance to register for the 13th season of Cansing will be on Tues, Feb 7, 2023. We do ask that if you’re able to match pitch, please don’t hesitate to join! If you’re unsure, or if you don’t know which choir section you belong (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), please send an email to […]

The Elora Singers have been nominated for a JUNO Award! The Singers’ latest album, “Radiant Dawn: Music for Advent and Christmas” has been recognized as a contender for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble). This beautiful compilation of pieces by The Elora Singers features “Lullay, My Liking”, composed by Cansing conductor, Gerda Blok-Wilson.

The 2023 Winter/Spring Session will be Jan 24th to May 2nd (no rehearsals during Spring Break). The fee will be $185.00. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday, 8:00-9:15pm at Cityview Baptist Church (4370 Sophia St). For more information regarding our waiting list email gwilson@cansing.ca. We hope to see you there!!