Brio is for our youngest singers and for those developing basic vocal and choral skills, such as posture, breath, vocal techniques, and focus. Preliminary music theory concepts are introduced, including dynamics, phrasing, and musical expression. Repertoire to suit these developing voices is carefully selected to achieve these concepts. Brio rehearses once a week for 60 minutes. They perform at WBC Christmas and spring concerts in addition to one or two community concerts each season.
Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuition:
$500 + uniform fee
DISCOVER YOUR VOICE
Why Sing With Us?
Dynamic Performances.
Perform a diverse repertoire of high-quality choral music at exciting and unique performances.
Learn MoreExpert Leadership and Instruction.
Learn from experienced and passionate choral directors.
Artistic TeamLifelong Friendships.
Build lifelong connections & friendships with fellow choristers.
AboutIt's also FUN...
Our Commitment to You
At the Winnipeg Boys' Choir, we provide a nurturing environment where every boy's voice is valued. Through our robust training and mentorship programs, we help you discover your passion for singing and develop your musical talents. Our global tours offer unique performance opportunities, and our bursary program ensures that financial barriers do not prevent any talented boy from joining.
"... I think others should be a part of the Winnipeg Boys' Choir because it will develop your singing ability and allow you to bring joy to other people through our voices..."
George
Current Chorister
Ready to Join?
Placement in the WBC is based on a successful audition. A successful audition will demonstrate the singer's ability to match sung and played pitches, echo rhythms and short melodic phrases, and produce a variety of desired vocal tones. The successful singer will also show a love of singing together with the ability to focus and concentrate on a task for an appropriate period of time. While parents/guardians are welcome to stay in the room for the audition, a candidate must demonstrate that he is able to focus on the directors and perform independently. Auditions are open to boys aged 6-21.
Our Ensembles
JUNIOR CHORUS (BRIO)
CHAMBER CHORUS (VIVO)
Singers selected to sing in Vivo develop their individual vocal techniques and ensemble skills through the study of sophisticated repertoire and quality performance opportunities. They study a wide variety of repertoire in various styles and languages. Through their previous participation in WBC and/or at their audition, boys in Vivo will have demonstrated high levels of musicianship, discipline and commitment. Vivo rehearses once a week for an hour and 45 minutes. Each season they perform at WBC Christmas and spring concerts, local music festivals, and various community concerts, including those with our city’s professional arts organizations.
Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:45 pm
Tuition:
$600 + uniform fee
Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:45 pm
Tuition:
$600 + uniform fee
SENIOR CHORUS (CONTINUO)
This WBC chorus is for boys with changing and changed voices. Much attention is given to developing individual chorister’s vocal technique while studying sophisticated repertoire in a wide variety of languages and styles arranged for tenor, baritone and bass voicings. Continuo rehearses once a week for two hours. Each season they perform at WBC Christmas and spring concerts, local music festivals, and various community concerts, including those with our city’s professional arts organizations.
Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuition:
$600 + uniform fee
Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuition:
$600 + uniform fee
Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from early September to late April/early May, with breaks roughly corresponding to school breaks.
The annual tuition may be paid in full at the end of September, by two post-dated cheques, in two payments at the ends of September and January, or in eight monthly installments.
The annual tuition may be paid in full at the end of September, by two post-dated cheques, in two payments at the ends of September and January, or in eight monthly installments.
Bursary Program:
Bursaries are available for singers with financial need. Applications for bursaries should be made after a successful audition to ensure that no talented boy is excluded due to financial constraints.
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Asked Questions
What age groups can join?
Boys and young men aged 6-21 are welcome to audition.
Do I need prior musical experience?
No prior experience is required; however, placement in the WBC is based on a successful audition. The successful singer will also show a love of singing together with the ability to focus and concentrate on a task for an appropriate period of time. See audition info above.
What is the time commitment?
Rehearsals are held weekly, with additional performances throughout the year. Our singers and directors work hard to achieve a fine balance and tone quality that depends on everyone being there all the time. (See ensemble times and commitment above.)
