VICTORIA'S LEADING SYMPHONIC CHORUS

Welcome to our website!

We are a dynamic and welcoming 90 voice mixed choral ensemble, currently entering our 75th anniversary season as Victoria's premier symphonic choir. We offer an ever-expanding repertoire of choral music, from classical to contemporary. Under the baton of our Music Director Giuseppe Pietraroia we present outstanding concerts, collaborating regularly with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.

Our Mission

To excel in the performance of classical and contemporary choral works, to provide innovative development opportunities to young local artists, and to inspire joy and passion for choral music in our community.

Our 2009-2010 Season

  • November 1 and 2, 2009: Holst The Planets Women's Chorus as guests of the Victoria Symphony. Details available on the Victoria Symphony website www.victoriasymphony.bc.ca
  • December 18 and 20, 2009: G.F. Handel Messiah as guests of the Victoria Symphony. Details available on the Victoria Symphony website www.victoriasymphony.bc.ca
  • March 26 - 28, 2010: C. Orff Carmina Burana in collaboration with Ballet Victoria. Further details will be available soon on Ballet Victoria's website www.balletvictoria.ca
  • May 20, 2010: A. Dvorak Stabat Mater with members of the Victoria Symphony and guest soloists, at UVic Farquhar Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be available from the UVic box office in early 2010. www.auditorium.uvic.ca/tickets.html

We are a warm and friendly auditioned choir, accepting new members at the start of each season, and at the discretion of the Music Director through the year.

VCS is a non-profit registered charitable society, governed by an elected Board, and is a member of the British Columbia Choral Federation. We are committed to community service as an integral part of each season, performing in a variety of settings around the region and providing performance opportunities for Victoria musicians, with an emphasis on youth.

Building on our long history of choral excellence and strong community service, we invite you to actively experience the joy of choral music with us!


Joey Pietraroia,
Music Director