Make a donation to Bytown Voices Community Choir
Throughout the pandemic we maintained a program of singing and rehearsals without concert presentation. We were delighted to present our first public post-covid concert, Reflections, on December 11, 2022. With the return to a full in-person rehearsal and concert program the choir has been expanded to include youngsters age 9 and up.
NOW We look forward to welcoming you to our special 25th anniversary concert Celebration ! on May 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm in St. François d'Assise Church, 20 Fairmont Ave at Wellington St W. We will be performing the timeless classic Vivaldi's Gloria and the Ottawa premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare . Joining the choir will be Ottawa soloists Devon Thivierge and Kathleen Radke and a local 15 member chamber led by Joan Fearnley, Bytown Voices Director of Music asisted by our pianist Carla Klassen.
In normal times about half our annual costs are covered by concert ticket sales and fundraising. However with no income from five cancelled concerts, the "pandemic program" was subsidized from our limited reserves.
We are grateful for all and any donations to help us move successfully into the future to sing for our community once again. To donate online, please see below.
Thank you.
John Waddington, President
Shadows and Light concert December 8, 2024 Knox Presbyterian Church
PLEASE NOTE
Bytown Voices charges for concert tickets and each choir member pays a seasonal membership fee. We also raise funds from sponsorships and mount internal fundraisers. We are constantly seeking to take on musical challenges to make our concerts more enjoyable for you. But we need your help.
Your donation to the Bytown Voices Community Choir helps with:
- Music scores. The choir pays on average $250 per song and may purchase up to 8 songs for a single concert.
- Musician fees: director of music, choir pianist, additional concert musicians as needed.
- Educational activities and resources. Includes home-practice resources, workshops etc.
- Operational costs. Includes rent, insurance, piano tuning, publicity, and for rehearsals and concerts.
- Community outreach. The choir usually performs at seniors' assisted living residences twice a year.
HOW TO MAKE A SECURE ONLINE DONATION WITH YOUR CREDIT or DEBIT CARD
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Bytown Voices is a not-for-profit organization. Though we cannot issue a CRA tax deductible receipt you will receive a receipt for your records.
