Like the panoramic living skies of Saskatchewan, MUSIC that is vast in SCOPE and COLOUR.
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North Sky Chorale is a mixed voice Chamber Choir based in and around Saskatoon, SK. The choir is formed by invitation followed by a brief & intense rehearsal schedule, usually just two weeks before planned performances. Like the panoramic living skies in Saskatchewan, the choir presents music wide in scope and colour. Pieces that feature or reflect the characteristics of light are favourites. NSC is directed by Richard Janzen.
North Sky Chorale is not currently looking for more singers, but if you want to be informed when we are, contact us and tell us about your choral experience.
There is no formal audition process. Eligible singers are expected to be able to prepare and learn the songs on their own time before the first rehearsal. We are looking for self-motivated singers who will take time between rehearsals to work their own parts so that rehearsal time is spent efficiently crafting the entire piece.
Are you looking for an experience like North Sky Chorale? Contact the choir, tell us a bit about yourself, and describe your choral/singing experience. That’s the audition! You will be added to the email list used to send out “invitations” when we are looking for additional singers.
Our Directors
Richard Janzen, Artistic Director
B.Ch.Mus (Conducting)
B.Mus (Vocal Performance)
B.Ed (Music Education)
After completing a fulfilling and rewarding teaching career at RJC High School in Rosthern, SK where he was Director of Music and Performing Arts, Richard asked himself “What should I do next? Start a new choir in Saskatoon! That’s what!”
Richard’s passion for community through singing is evident in his approach to rehearsals and performance. His role as director functions more of a collaborative endeavour with singing musicains – together they become greater than the sum of their parts.
In addition to directing local church choirs for special occasions, Richard is a member of Saskatchewan Choral Federation board of directors.
In his spare time, Richard enjoys cooking, gardening, travelling, and tinkering with his classic 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville.
Audrey Falk Janzen, Collaborative Piano
B.Ch.Mus. (Piano Performance)
B.Mus. (Piano Performance)
M.Mus. (Collaborative Piano)
Audrey is a private music educator and specialist. She maintains a private teaching studio in and around Rosthern.
In addition to her work with the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto (she is a member of the College of Examiners and facilitates online courses in pedagogy for the RCM) Audrey enjoys yearly assignments to adjudicate various music festivals in Western Canada.
Audrey has extensive experience working with young musicians, with whom she enjoys teaching piano, vocal coaching, and musical theatre directing.
Hand crafts, puzzles, traveling, and visiting her adult children as often as possible bring her soul refreshing enjoyment.
North Sky Chorale Committee
Who is the hard working team behind the scenes?
Jordan Wiens
Chair
Katharina Bauman
Treasurer
Michelle McKinnell
Social
Josh Wiebe
Facilities
Callahan Collier
Secretary
Allison Fairbairn
Library
Jeremy Wiebe
Website