On Tuesday, May 7th, at 7pm, Immanuel Baptist Church, the Vancouver Cansing Community Choir will present THE FUTURE BECKONS featuring a unique set of songs with the message of renewal, hope, and peace. Admission to the concert is by donation to MISSION POSSIBLE an initiative aimed at empowering people typically excluded from the traditional workforce […]

Vancouver Cansing Adult Choir will begin rehearsals Tuesday, January 23rd, Cityview Church. The theme this session is “The Future Beckons” and will feature music from all genres. Each year, the choir commissions a choral piece for their final concert in May. The group is pleased to feature the work of composer Wei Sui. Her piece […]

September registration coming soon. Check for updates. This beautiful selection, “I Catch My Breath and Sing” was commissioned by us and written by Canadian Composer Lavinia Kell Parker.

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Fall Season theme, HARMONY OF HOPE, which promises to be an uplifting musical journey like past ones! Mark your calendars for our first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 26th, from 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM at Cityview Church. The planning for this season has already begun, and we’re excited to […]

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 […]