CanSing is a non-auditioned adult choir based in Vancouver, BC.
We believe that if you can talk—and match pitch—you can sing!
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Although we're non-auditioned, we teach music from the inside out: understanding the meaning of the words we sing and expressing it vocally.
With this belief, singers of all skill levels continue to join us every year over the past 20 years.
Our choice in music helps us expand the lens through which we see the world.
Music includes the classics, jazz, popular, gospel and world music.
Music begins when
At the end of the day, we sing because we want to feel connected. Also, we sing to create community!
We still care about the quality of music we make! That’s why we have an artistic team of professional musicians.
We first teach the meaning of the music we sing so that you can develop a life-long appreciation for music.
As a professional music educator, conductor, and composer, Gerda Blok-Wilson has seen how music has transformed people's lives at any age.
But she has also experienced it first-hand.
With her parents immigrating from the Netherlands, Gerda's formal music lessons came mostly through school and community choirs.
After finishing her music degree and professional teaching certificate from UBC, Gerda settled down in Prince George and conducted various adult and community choirs. She later went on to complete a Masters Degree in Education with a specialty in the Kodály Music Education program.
In 2010, she established Cansing to continue to bring people together—regardless of skill level.
I could not help but be swept away by the spirit of community.
"The joy and sense of belonging in the room was undeniable. I am impressed by the obvious musical strides this organization has made in a few short years…
Bravo!!!"
- Dr. Jeanette Gallant
It is a privilege to sing with such wonderful people.
"I really enjoy being part of the concert so much. It is a privilege to sing with such wonderful people.
Your selections of music is always so meaningful and inspirational."
- Kim Barnaby, Soprano
CanSing has brought joy back into my life.
"It's wonderful that it is something my daughter and I can do together."
- Julia Smith, Alto
It would be special to have three generations of our family involved.
"I joined the choir, following after my daughter and her two daughters, thinking it would be special to have three generations of our family involved. It certainly was, and is! It's been a wonderful experience. And now my second daughter has joined! "
- Mike McClellan, Bass
I really looked forward to Tuesday nights this fall.
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for another wonderful season of music. I really looked forward to Tuesday nights this fall because of your great teaching and the positive nature of the group.
I also appreciate your original scores and the beautiful and inspiring pieces of music you select for each season.
- James Hampton, Tenor
May 21, 2024
Just back from PODIUM 2024. Kind of exhausted (!) but exhilarated too by all the phenomenal Canadian music and choirs. As you noticed with the Podium certificate, we were a part of the Digital Horizons Series which highlights more singing groups than any Podium initiative by curating a public playlist of video submissions from groups […]
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Apr 4, 2024
On Tuesday, May 7th, at 7pm, Immanuel Baptist Church, the Vancouver Cansing Community Choir will present THE FUTURE BECKONS featuring a unique set of songs with the message of renewal, hope, and peace. Admission to the concert is by donation to MISSION POSSIBLE an initiative aimed at empowering people typically excluded from the traditional workforce […]
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Dec 17, 2023
Vancouver Cansing Adult Choir will begin rehearsals Tuesday, January 23rd, Cityview Church. The theme this session is “The Future Beckons” and will feature music from all genres. Each year, the choir commissions a choral piece for their final concert in May. The group is pleased to feature the work of composer Wei Sui. Her piece […]
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Our choral season runs from September - May every year. If you think you would enjoy making music with us, we invite you to register!
If you're interested in joining but have questions or concerns, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
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Our choral season runs from September - May every year. If you think you would enjoy making music with us, we invite you to join our waitlist so that you're the first to know!
If you're interested in joining but have questions or concerns, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).