Discover the joy of singing and dancing with the VPOPS Choir. Experience the magical writings of Alan Menken, Randy Newman, Tim Rice, Elton John, and more! If you love Disney, Broadway, and Hollywood music with rich sensational harmonies with a full instrumental backing, then this is the place for you. In addition, we also perform exciting a cappella music with tunes inspired by contemporary vocal groups such as Pentatonix, Voctave, Rajaton, The Real Group, and the King's Singers. The VPOPS Choir offers 5 levels that tailor to both beginner and experienced singers. No audition needed to join! Founded in 2010, the VPOPS Choir has made appearances around the city, at the Chan Centre, at Carnegie Hall NYC, and Suginami Koukaido, Tokyo, Japan. In August 2024, we will be making our next international tour to Seoul, South Korea. Start singing with the Vancouver Pops Choir today!

LEVEL 1 CHOIR - Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm

For those with zero to little experience, but would like to learn choral singing, and musicianship skills in pitch matching, tuning, harmonizing, rhythm performance, and music reading. This level includes basic musicianship training for the first 30 minutes, then followed by 30 minutes of sectional rehearsal with the choir. Members in this level are encouraged to shadow and ask questions to prepare them for the next stage. There are no performances for this level. This level is also suitable for individuals who want minimal commitment.

LEVEL 2 CHOIR - Wednesday 6:45-8:15pm

For those with 1-2 years of previous choral experience. Individuals who have some fundamentals singing technique, but are not yet confident enough to hold their own part, or perform on a big stage. This level includes everything in level 1, plus an additional 30 minutes of combined rehearsal with the entire choir to learn choral technique, blending, and harmonization. Can match pitch and rhythms but not comfortable learning parts on their own. This is the entry level for VPOPS performance groups. They are usually responsible to perform 10-15 minutes of music at each concert.

LEVEL 3 CHOIR - Thursday 6:45-8:30pm

For those who have 2-5 years of previous experience in choral singing, and can read music independently, and can hold their own part in a group. For those looking for a moderately challenging environment to practice the art of choral singing. Singers in this level can perform rhythmic attacks accurately, but may struggle with proper sustains and cut offs. Their tone is consistent, but is still lacking expression in dynamics and vibrato. They have some use of accents, staccatos, but have not yet mastered fluent expression in articulation in all its forms. This is the intermediate level for VPOPS performance groups. They are usually responsible for 20-25 minutes of music at each concert.

LEVEL 4 CHOIR - Thursday 6:45-9:30pm

For those who have 6-8 years of previous experience in choral singing, rhythmically accurate, with a strong tone, and can hold their own part in a group. For those looking for a challenging environment to practice the art of choral singing. Singers in this level can perform rhythmic attacks sustains and cut offs accurately. Their tone is consistent, but may still be lacking expression in dynamics and vibrato. They have some use of accents, staccatos, but have not yet mastered fluent expression in articulation in all its forms. In this level, we will delve into vowel resonance, choral enunciation, and intermediate harmony/rhythm skills. This is the advanced level for VPOPS performance groups. They are usually responsible for 30-35 minutes of music at each concert.

LEVEL 5 CHOIR - (CURRENTLY NOT IN SESSION)

For the most advanced singers, musically apt, fast learners, who have had much previous experience in other choirs, can sight read fluently, can tune sensitively and harmonize complex chords, and can hold their own part without assistance. Singers in this level possess a consistent tone with clarity with vibrato, and have good control with dynamics, articulation, and tempo. They can accurately perform all rhythms with proper sustains and cut offs, and are rhythmically stable. Rehearsals in this level will focus on expressive articulation and dynamics, musical phrasing, breath control, vibrato, and blend. Advanced music reading required. By invitation or audition only. This is the most advanced level for VPOPS performance groups.

"A brilliant place to make beautiful music and everlasting friendships! The Vancouver Pops will encourage you to practice your art and become a much more confident performer, whether you sing or play an instrument. I would highly recommend people of all experience levels to join!"

- Rachel Wong, Alto Singer