About Us and Our Choirs

Welcome to the PSCC family! Pacific Spirit Children’s Choir is delighted to offer three vibrant ensembles for the young singers/musicians in your life! Arbutus Choir, Fir Choir, and the Oak Youth Ensemble. 

Established in 2009 by conductor emeritus, Gerry Van Wyck, Pacific Spirit Children’s Choir is West Vancouver’s foremost choral programme designed exclusively for children and teenagers. Here, we have fostered a vibrant singing community that not only instills the joys of music and camaraderie but also imparts lasting musical skills. In 2023, PSCC enters its 15th year under the adept leadership of Artistic Director, Kiyomi Hori, who has been an integral part of our organization since 2016, taking the helm as Artistic Director in 2017. With three distinct choir ensembles, spanning ages from 5 to 19, Pacific Spirit Children’s Choir offers a unique opportunity for youngsters to grow within our musical family, continually expanding their talents and embracing a rich and diverse repertoire across various musical genres.

As we enter the 2023-2024 season, Pacific Spirit Children’s Choir proudly marks 15 years of nurturing excellence in children’s and youth choirs. We are delighted to see numerous alumni embarking on musical journeys in higher education, keeping the spirit of choral singing alive in their lives.

Whether you’re a budding singer or know someone who is, we welcome all voices, aged 5-19, to join us this spring. Registration is now open, regardless of your prior experience. Explore further and enroll today at pschildrenschoir.ca/register, and let’s create harmonious melodies together – we can’t wait to sing with you!

 

***Please note that class times may differ from previous years and are subject to changes***

Arbutus Choir: Our beginner choir – Level 1
Directed by Eric Biskupski

  • For passionate and enthusiastic young singers who are in grades 1 to 2.
  • Focuses on developing healthy and beautiful singing voices, as well as basic sight-reading and solfege training.
  • Sings primarily unison repertoire, in a variety of styles.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Rehearse Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 PM at  West Vancouver United Church.
  • $500.00 annual fee or instalments of $167.00 every 3 months
  • Returning members see below.


Cedar Choir: Our beginner choir – Level 2 
Directed by Kiyomi Hori.

Temporarily operating as a part of Arbutus Choir, directed by Eric Biskupski.

  • For passionate and enthusiastic young singers in grade 3 to 4.
  • Continued practice of healthy choral singing, and sight-reading skills.
  • Sings both unison and 2-part repertoire, developing harmony skills, in a variety of fun and challenging styles.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Rehearse Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 PM at West Vancouver United Church.
  • $500.00 annual fee or instalments of $167.00 every 3 months
  • Returning members see below


Fir Choir: Our intermediate choir ensemble – Level 3
Directed by Kiyomi Hori and Eric Biskupski

  • For passionate and enthusiastic young singers in grades 5 through 9.
  • Exposure to a wide variety of unison, 2-part, and 3-part repertoire, from musical theatre to classical, and pop to folk.
  • Developing a strong sense of ensemble and community, while creating challenging and exciting music.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • Rehearse Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM at West Vancouver United Church.
  • $575 annual fee or instalments of $192.00 every 3 months (subject to change).
  • Returning members see below.


Oak Youth Ensemble: Our senior choral ensemble for advanced singers – Level 4
Directed by Kiyomi Hori and Eric Biskupski.

  • For passionate and enthusiastic young singers in grades 8 through 12+
  • Focuses on challenging, eclectic, and vibrant 2 to 4 part repertoire, for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass/baritone voices.
  • Some experience recommended
  • Rehearse Thursdays from 6:15-7:30 PM at West Vancouver United Church.
  • $575 annual fee or instalments of $192.00 every 3 months (subject to change).
  • Returning members see below.

Registrants for OYE will be contacted for an audition

Fees (subject to change):

Cedar/Arbutus Choir

  • $500.00 annual fee or instalments of $167.00 every 3 months
  • Family rate of $50.00 less per child, per year.
  • Reduced rate is available for members of WVUC as part of our thanks for their ongoing support of PSCC in the generous donation of our rehearsal and concert spaces, upon request.
  • Bursaries and payment plans are available for singers in need.

Fir Choir/Oak Youth Choir

  • $575.00 annual fee or instalments of $192.00 every 3 months
  • Family rate of $50.00 less per child, per year.
  • Reduced rate is available for members of WVUC as part of our thanks for their ongoing support of PSCC in the generous donation of our rehearsal and concert spaces, upon request.
  • Bursaries and payment plans are available for singers in need.