Though it has been a while since our ears have been gifted with a Delta Choral Society concert, they are pleased to announce a new artistic director will be starting this summer.
The esteemed artist and educator Cathrie Yuen will be joining the society starting July 1, bringing with her a lifelong passion for music, singing and conducting.
“I’m super excited! It’s a community choir that is very committed to singing, they’re very passionate about making music, and what I love about this choir is that they have different age groups,” says Yuen.
The experienced conductor says one of the greatest parts of working with singers of all ages is how much she gets to learn from them, herself.
Whether that’s the latest trends buzzing on social media or a lifetime’s experience of singing in a choir, Yuen says she loves it all and can hardly wait to work with the different choirs.
Delta Choral Society’s public relations and advertising manager Julie Lymburner says Yuen’s enthusiasm and passion shone through during the virtual meet and greet that was held.
“Every choral conductor has a different kind of style, a different way, and she’s assured us that she wants to maintain a real eclectic repertoire of music – just because her background has been quite classical. She still fully intends to work on a full range of repertoire,” says Lymburner.
When it is safe to do so, Yuen hopes to travel with the choirs to meet other groups.
Over the course of the pandemic, the Delta Choral Society has remained connected through newsletters, different fundraising efforts, virtual social gatherings and workshops.
Hopefully, come fall, they will be able to rehearse in person again, alongside Yuen.
“We’re all at the mercy of the public health orders and proceeding safely. Right now, the focus has been on getting everyone vaccinated… from children to seniors, we’ve got a big broad range of ages in our society, so we want to make sure everyone is safe,” added Lymburner.
If you’re interested in joining one of the Delta Choral Society’s choirs, email [email protected] and for more information, check out their website at www.deltachoral.ca.
