BC Choral Federation (BCCF)

08/31/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING!

The BC Choral Federation is looking for a Programs & Member Services Coordinator to join our team.

This part-time, primarily remote contract position plays a key role in developing and delivering BCCF’s programs, supporting our members across the province, and contributing to day-to-day communications.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, collaborative and comfortable juggling multiple priorities – with strong communication skills, digital fluency, and an interest in the arts, nonprofit or community sector.

The role includes:
• Member services and support
• Program and event coordination
• Communications and social media
• Website and digital platform updates
• Administrative and organizational support

Part-time independent contractor
Approximately 16 hours/week
$2,000/month + applicable taxes
Primarily remote, with flexible scheduling

If you’re excited about helping connect and support BC’s vibrant choral community, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Full position description + application details: https://bcchoralfed.com/jobs

📅 Application deadline: September 13, 2026

Please share with someone who might be a great fit!

08/28/2026

What a wonderful few days of singing, connection, and community. ❤️🎶

From August 23–25, singers gathered in Vancouver for the 2026 edition of Choral da Capo. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this another successful, sold-out year of the program.

One of our participants, Carly Benson, captured the experience in a poem, and we’re delighted to share those words as we look back on three memorable days together.

07/13/2026

✍️💸 Grantwriting 101: Smart Tips For Successful Grants

Saturday, August 22, 2026
3 PM PDT – ONLINE

This workshop will walk you through the essentials of writing successful grant applications: what funders look for, how to frame your work, and how to avoid common pitfalls. No matter what funder you plan to apply to, this session will offer practical tools and helpful insight.

– FACILITATOR –
MaryAnn Anderson (Little Dog Creative Consulting, SmartGrant)

MaryAnn Anderson is a consultant & administrator who has worked in the BC arts and cultural community since 1989. As founder of Little Dog Creative Consulting (2005), MaryAnn has assisted hundreds of clients with grant writing and building their fundraising capacity. This work has evolved into the founding of SmartGrant.ca (2025), a one-stop source for BC arts grants and funding information, and the only dedicated resource of its kind in Canada. With 20+ years’ experience as an arts consultant and professional grant writer, she has written thousands of grants and developed a deep understanding of a wide range of funding programs.

– REGISTRATION –
BCCF Members: $15/indiv, $50/organization (up to 4 people)
Non-BCCF Members: $30/indiv, $100/organization (up to 4 people)
bcchoralfed.com/grantwriting101

06/19/2026

Only TWO more spots available for the 2026 edition of our Choral da Capo Conducting Course, happening August 23-25 in Vancouver. Register today! https://bcchoralfed.com/cdc/

06/05/2026

What drives Canadians to attend arts and culture events? 💡

Find out during our next webinar on Thursday, June 18, as we unpack the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS).

Together, Danielle Hitchcock (Twin Design, Hamilton Fringe), Nazanin Shoja (BC Culture Days | Fête de la culture), Scott Tresham (Symphony Nova Scotia), and Nik Nanos (Nanos Research) will draw on this data to discuss how organizations can strengthen audience connection as we head into peak season.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4dQ1Wav

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Qu’est-ce qui motive la participation des Canadiennes et Canadiens aux événements artistiques et culturels? 💡

Nous aborderons cette question lors de notre prochaine , le jeudi 18 juin, où nous dévoilerons les derniers résultats de l’enquête Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS).

À la lumière de ces données, Danielle Hitchcock, Nazanin Shoja, Scott Tresham et Nik Nanos exploreront comment les organismes peuvent renforcer leurs liens avec leur public en vue de la haute saison touristique.

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://bit.ly/49FzrKc

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Items include concert and activity ticket packages, retail gift cards, voice lessons, CDs, and more. Every dollar raised supports young singers all over the province through the BC Youth Choir and BC Teen Choir programs. https://new.biddingowl.com/Spring2026

Bid. Win. Support the next generation of choral musicians. The BC Choral Federation Silent Auction is on now, until June 6.

Proceeds from this year's BCCF Silent Auction will benefit the BC Youth Choir and BC Teen Choir programs.

https://new.biddingowl.com/Spring2026

Thanks to our generous donors: Bard on the Beach, Arts Club Theatre Company, Chor Leoni, Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Vancouver Youth Choir, Vancouver Opera, Canadian Chamber Choir, Vancouver Orpheus, Susan Kiddie, Linda Dier, Frances Chiasson, and more.

06/01/2026

Highlights from yesterday's Broadway Chorfest concert in North Vancouver, featuring Pacific Spirit Choir, Harmony Mountain Singers, MomChoir, Burstin' with Broadway, and our BCCF Chorfest 2026 Workshop Choir. The grand finale showcased songs from the hit musical, Come from Away, complete with choreography and even a Playbill-inspired program booklet!

05/31/2026

Yesterday's concert brought together 145 young singers from across British Columbia as the non-auditioned BC Teen Choir (105 singers under the direction of Kitbielle Pasagui) and auditioned BC Youth Choir (40 singers under the direction of Scott Leithead) took the stage at Key City Theatre.

Representing communities from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, the Kootenays, and beyond – including Victoria, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Surrey, Kelowna, Lake Country, Port Moody, Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Calgary – these talented young musicians have spent the past few days learning, growing, and creating music together.

The result was an inspiring performance filled with passion, energy, and beautiful singing, showcasing the remarkable talent of young choral artists from all over our province.

Congratulations to all of the singers, conductors, accompanists, volunteers, and organizers – including the all-youth BCYC management team – who made this convergence possible.

05/31/2026

There are countless reasons we're excited to see the BCCF Chorfest Banquet return this year, but near the top of the list is that it's a long-standing tradition to feature an intimate tableside performance by the BC Youth Choir (BCYC).

The BCYC's banquet performance provides a captivating preview of the artistry, energy, and musical excellence the ensemble members bring to their full concert the next day. Enjoy these video highlights – almost the next best thing to being at the Cranbrook History Centre's Royal Alexandra Hall last night!