Who We Are
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir is an auditioned, multi-generational ensemble of 100 voices. While we don’t take ourselves too seriously, we are very serious about the music. Our choristers are committed to improving vocal and choral skills, regular weekly rehearsals, independent work on repertoire between rehearsals and participation in the season’s concerts.
Since 2009, we’ve been directed by Peter Butterfield, whose skill in vocal training and his joyful and exacting leadership style continue to shape VPC into a choir with a rich and wide-ranging repertoire, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century.
See a few highlights of past seasons from our archives.
Our Vision
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir’s vision is to provide the highest attainable standard of live choral music to Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island and further afield. Our independent choral productions present uplifting and enriching choral works to our community. We continually strive to cooperate with other arts organizations to create fulfilling concert seasons and summer festivals.
We also have a mandate to develop and educate future generations of choral singers and audiences. Through our educational programs, we offer both workshops and seminars on vocal technique and choral music, and bring together serious amateur singers who are willing and eager to continually develop their vocal talent through commitment to the highest standards of choral excellence.
Our Accompanist
Our official accompanist is Nancy Curry. Nancy received her musical training at the University of Alberta and the University of Southern California, and was awarded assistantships at the Banff Centre in Opera, Art Song, and Twentieth-century Opera and Song. Nancy has an extensive background in music theatre and has taught a variety of vocal, piano, and collaborative arts at the several post-secondary institutions, most recently at the University of Victoria.
Our Board of Directors
Eva Bild (Chair), Susie Henderson (Secretary), Janet Heino (Treasurer), and Members at Large: Adrian Dolling, Charles Douglas, Megan Maher, Jonathan O’Riordan, Ann Schau, Mikkel Schau, Ron Sleen
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The Board is advised by: Peter Butterfield (Music Director), Jennifer Earle (Concert Manager) Sherry Lepage (VPC Management & Promotions), Leslie Painter, Douglas Jackson (Finance), Bruce Lemire-Elmore (Patron)