Our Story:
The Nove
Voce choir was formed in 2005 by a group of Robin Norman's accomplished voice students who wanted to help the
Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign. That year, they learned one hour of Christmas music which they sang for
several hours at various kettles and raised more than $1000.00 for the Salvation Army.
These young women enjoyed working together so much that they decided to
enter the Prince George Music Festival for fun. Their hard work and dedication paid off, as they were selected to
represent Prince George at the Provincial Festival, where they won Runners Up. In 2007, Nove Voce represented Prince
George again, won Provincials and were honoured to represent British Columbia at the National Music Festival.
Just recently, the choir had the honor of singing at the Official Olympic Torch ceremonies.
The majority of the year is devoted to carolling for community organizations, such as
hospitals, non-profits, farmer's market and Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. Nove Voce
also performs for various functions, community events, theatrical productions, Christmas parties
and more.
This is a merit
based group: there is no paid personnel, and they charge only $50.00 a year in membership fees. The ages range from 15-30,
mostly young adults and University and College students. The choir has evolved to actively promote Canadian music, Canadian
composers and the local community.
Accomplishments:
2011 - Winner of the Richard
Cook Class Provincial Music Festival
2011 - Sang at the renowned Banff
International Choir Festival
2010 - Recorded the "Rosebuds in
June" CD with Stephen Hatfield
2010 - Distinction in Vancouver
Kiwanis Music Festival
2010 - Distinction in Prince George Music
Festival
2009 - Runner up Best Overall Choir Provincial Music Festival
2009 - Ranking of Superior at the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival
2009 - Distinction in Prince George Music Festival
2008 - Runner up Richard Cook Class Provincial Music Festival
2007 - Third place in Richard Cooke Class in the National Music Festival
2007 - Winner of the Richard Cook Class Provincial Music Festival
2007 - Distinction in the Prince George Music Festival
2006 - Runners-up, best overall choir, in the Provincial Music Festival
2006 - Distinction in the Prince George Music Festival
