Date(s) -Sunday, January 11, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Cordova Bay United Church
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The Victoria Arion Male Choir: Tradition and Community
About the Choir
The Victoria Arion Male Choir represents one of the newest additions to the vibrant choral scene in Victoria, BC. Formed in the summer of 2018, the choir is the result of the union between two long-standing ensembles: the Arion Male Voice Choir, established in 1892, and the Victoria Male Voice Choir, founded in 1907. Both groups recognized the opportunity to better pursue their vision of creating “a community of men singing for health and joy” by coming together as one. This merger has proven to be a dynamic and successful venture, yielding positive results both musically and organizationally.
Our Mission
The choir is dedicated to sustaining the rich tradition of male-voice choral music. Each year, members share their passion for music through a minimum of two public concerts, as well as performances at seniors’ residences, the Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony, and other community events. In support of music education, the Victoria Arion Male Choir offers a choral scholarship program, inviting up to four student musicians annually to join and perform with the group. New members are always welcome to experience the camaraderie and joy of choral singing.
Leadership
Under the direction of Musical Director Sean Lampard-Quicke, who joined the choir in 2020, and the accompaniment of collaborative pianist Jennifer Mitchell, a member since 2019, the choir continues to thrive and evolve.
Membership and Rehearsals
The Victoria Arion Male Choir is actively seeking new singers for its non-audition choir, beginning in January 2026. Open houses will be held on Mondays, January 5th, 12th, and 19th; rehearsals start at 7:00 p.m. each Monday. at Cordova Bay United Church, located at 813 Claremont Ave. The choir performs four-part harmony, with a diverse repertoire that includes classical, spiritual, folk, and contemporary selections. Additionally, the choir welcomes applications for its choral scholar program.
For those interested in joining as a new member or learning more about the choral scholar program, please contact Jim Johnson at jimmysj@shaw.ca or visit the choir’s website at www.vamc.ca.