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Friday, April 6th, 2012
Don’t miss the Edmonton Children’s Choir, directed by Susan Farrell, when they are here on their whirlwind tour of the area. Voices United Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 pm features Edmonton and Coastal Sound Children’s Choirs, and Coastal Sound Youth Choir, in one uplifting concert.
Admission is by donation, at the door.
Doors open at 7pm, music begins at 7:30
Salvation Army Cariboo Hill 7195 Cariboo Road, Burnaby.
This concert venue is thanks to the Kiwanis Festival Vancouver and Salvation Army.
Friday, April 6th, 2012
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All orders benefit Coastal Sound Children’s and Youth Choir singers.
THANK YOU for your support!!!
Questions? Call 604-552-2762
Monday, March 12th, 2012
Coastal Sound Adult Choir members please note that our rehearsal venue has changed for Tuesday, March 13th and Tuesday, March 20th. Our regular venue is not available due to Spring Break so we will be rehearsing at King of Life Lutheran Church (1198 Falcon Drive at Guildford Way in Coquitlam). As usual, rehearsal will begin at 7:30 pm. The church will be open at 7:15 pm on March 13th and 7:00pm on March 20th. Rehearsals will return to Riverside Secondary, as usual, on March 27th. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 604-552-2762.
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Coastal Sound Music Academy invites you to attend our 17th Annual Gala Dinner fundraiser. For 2012, guests will enjoy a lively evening of dinner, entertainment, dancing and auctions hosted by Global TV’s Deborah Hope. Throughout the evening wonderful musical entertainment is planned including The Sweetpea Swing Band and our own award-winning Coastal Sound Youth Choir.
For more than two decades, Coastal Sound Music Academy has been offering choral music programs for everyone from preschoolers to school-age children as well as youths and adults. We pride ourselves on delivering caring, collaborative and innovative vocal training focused on healthy vocal technique. Our mission is to enrich lives and communities with choral music.
Our ability to make our programs available to the community relies heavily on the generosity of individuals, corporations and government. As a not-for-profit organization, we raise funds to ensure that our programs are available to all those who want to sing, even if tuition payments are not possible for some. As such, we keep registration fees as low as possible and invest considerable time and effort in raising funds to support our programs and cover scholarships and bursaries for those in need. The Gala Dinner is our premier annual fundraising event to benefit Coastal Sound Music programs.
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, April 21, 2012 and plan to join us at the Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin Avenue in Coquitlam.
Time: Cocktails and appetizers 5:30 pm; Dinner 6:30 pm
Cost: $85.00 per person or a table of ten for $800.00. No host bar.
Dress: Dressy casual. The Vancouver Golf Club dress code prohibits denim. For more information see www.vancouvergolfclub.com/dress-code/
Theme: Retro 1940’s. Come dressed to dance the night away!
We look forward to your attendance and support of the event. Please secure your tickets by contacting Angela Crocker, Executive Director, at 604-552-2762 or by email at angela@coastalsoundmusic.com.
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
UPDATE – March 2, 2012 at 9am
Sources and Training Choir rehearsals normally scheduled for Blakeburn Elementary will be moved to Salon A at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way at Guildford) on Tuesday, March 6th. Rehearsal times remain the same.
Adult Choir rehearsal is scheduled to take place at its regular venue – Riverside Secondary (2215 Reeve St in Port Coquitlam).
Please watch this post for further updates, as needed.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Coastal Sound families will be pleased to learn that choir registration fees are eligible for the Child Art Tax Credit (CATC). As of Feb 22, 2012, all of Coastal Sound’s CATC receipts have been sent by email to the address associated with each child’s registration. The receipt covers fees paid between January 1 and December 31, 2011 for singers who were under 16 at the start of their program. If you have not yet received your receipt, we may have an out-of-date email address on file or had other difficulty contacting you. To request a copy of your receipt, please send an email to accounting@coastalsoundmusic.com including your name and phone number as well as your child’s name. We’d be happy to get the receipt to you as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Please click the link below, print, SIGN and BRING this important form to check in on Day of Singing on Friday, February 17. Thanks!
Waiver-Liability form 2012
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Calling all creative types in grades 3-8! Spend Friday, February 17 (Pro-D day) engaged in song, art, drama, and more! Work with the inspiring and wonderful Brian Tate for the day, and sing in the concert that night! It all takes place at Evergreen Cultural Centre. Get details & register HERE.
Sunday, January 15th, 2012
In the event of heavy snowfall, please watch this website and check your email for the status of possible rehearsal cancellations or alternate venues due to potential school closures at Blakeburn and Riverside- Tuesday rehearsals. Evergreen Cultural Centre is usually open in heavy snow, but please check this web page on the day of rehearsal.
Drivers are reminded that if they feel conditions are not safe for getting to rehearsal, it is ultimately their decision on whether to attend. Please notify us.
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Throughout her career, Angela has been keenly interested in the possibilities of Internet marketing and has recently focused on her research, writing and teaching in the social media marketing niche. Her first book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Social Network was published in early 2011. Over the last two years, she has worked with Coastal Sound on a contract basis assisting with social media marketing plans and fundraising initiatives.
A lifelong chorister, Angela Crocker brings a passion for choral music and an extensive arts administration background to Coastal Sound Music. She has worked in marketing, fundraising, advocacy and leadership roles in the literary and performing arts. From her time at Whitecap Books to her years of service at the Playhouse Theatre Company, she has committed her professional life to building communities based on shared passions and interests.
Angela’s firsthand knowledge of Coastal Sound began in 2002 when she joined the Coastal Sound Adult Choir as a Second Soprano. Over the years, she volunteered many hours serving on the marketing, strategic planning and fundraising committees and sat on the Board from 2004-2006.
Angela is thrilled to combine her passion for the arts with her arts administration experience at the helm of Coastal Sound Music. Learn more in Angela’s first message on our blog.
