We are verrryyyy excited to share that we are offering three 1-night Queer and Trans choir nights this fall/winter! We are still working on our dream of a more regular queer and trans choir, but in the meantime we wanted to do some 1-night events to keep the gay vibes flowing. This is Vol. 3 of 3 and you are welcome to attend 1, 2 or all 3!
Where: Broadview United, 3703 St. Aidan’s St, Victoria
What: 2-hour choir hangs where we warm-up our voices and hearts, build community, and learn and sing a different song each time. Each night will have a theme! Dressing up is always encouraged and the song choices will be inspired by these themes. Because this is a shorter time period for singing, we will be sending out the music for each night a week before for you to listen to and get familiar with the songs.
When: Dec 10th - 7-9PM * theme is solstice/darkest day vibes, dress up ideas include: the night sky, tree, roast chicken etc
Snacks: Yes we will be providing snacks during our 15-20 min break
Price: $25-45 sliding scale per session, please email us at gay4choir@gmail.com if money is a barrier, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Are you 18-25? Broadview United has generously offered to sponsor 8 spots per night, and you can choose the BVU sponsored ticket option when you sign up.
Covid & Community Care: Masks are encouraged, air purifiers will be working their magic and windows will be open. There is a strict don’t come if sick policy. Thanks for taking care of each other!
Accessibility Info: coming soon
Who we are:
Em Postl is a queer, non-binary voice teacher, vocalist and herbalist. They graduated from Capilano University with a degree in Jazz Voice Performance in 2014 and have a decade worth of diverse teaching experience. Committed to ongoing learning, they love to study voice methodologies such as Estill and Fitzmaurice, and recently completed a gender-affirming voice course led by Renee Yoxon. Em's teaching stands out for its emphasis on curiosity, body awareness, and self-compassion while creating an environment that encourages growth and creativity. Specializing in coaching adults new to singing, assisting seasoned vocalists facing specific challenges, and providing gender-affirming voice coaching for trans and non-binary individuals, Em brings a wealth of expertise and sensitivity to their work. Find them at sweetflagvoicestudio.com or on insta for more info!
Anna Bigland-Pritchard (she/they) is a singer, songwriter, choir director, and ecological and creative community enthusiast. Drawing on her classical training (BMus, Post-Bacc in Vocal Performance), indie-folk songwriting experience, and studies in Expressive Arts Therapy, Anna empowers singers and songwriters with mindful, supportive guidance. Equipped with hard-won strategies for overcoming vocal tension, stage fright, and shame, she loves witnessing students or groups discover the magic they didn’t know they had! Passionate about the connection between voice and identity, Anna creates a supportive, non-judgmental space for queer and allied individuals to explore, express, cherish, and nurture their voices. Find her at and abpcreative.ca and on IG here and here.