tag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:/blogs/news?p=18News2023-12-18T11:45:21-08:00Glenna Garramonefalsetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/73209372023-12-18T11:45:21-08:002023-12-18T11:45:21-08:00Early Bird Registration now open for The Pandora Chorus Winter-Spring 2024 session!<p>The Pandora Chorus (the non-auditioned indie-pop-rock choir I direct) had an awesome Fall session! We sang a gorgeous arrangement of Billie Eilish's <i>What Was I Made For?, </i>alongside some classics, including a couple of Canadian classics - Bruce Cockburn's <i>Lovers in a Dangerous Time,</i> and The Tragically Hip's <i>Ahead By a Century. </i>I'm excited to start another session on January 24, 2024. You can join us! <a class="no-pjax" href="/online-registration-for-the-pandora-chorus" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Online Registration for The Pandora Chorus "><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong> now!</strong></p><p>We welcome singers of all levels, and our members have really varied backgrounds... you may have sung in a choir for years, or you may have never sung in a group ever before... either way, you are welcome and you won't be alone! The choir is accompanied by the super talented <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.brookemaxwell.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Brooke Maxwell</a> on keyboard, who is also a guest co-director from time to time.</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/72933642023-10-25T12:18:30-07:002023-10-25T12:18:30-07:00Tower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen at Alix Goolden Performance Hall<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/70917/3211c5525c811bbb9b5e141342c695a484f630bb/original/tower-of-song-nov-4-guests-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>I'm super excited to be bringing <a class="no-pjax" 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This is going to be a very special night, not to be missed! <br>When I first started this project in 2011, I thought it was going to be a one-night event in Vancouver, and instead it has taken on a life of it's own, growing into a duo with Oliver Swain, with a rotating cast of guest artists. We've played hundreds of shows across Canada, and we're so grateful to be sharing our creative interpretations of Cohen's work with thousands of people.</p><p>Our most recent show in Sidney sold out in advance, so we're recommending getting tickets in advance-- <a class="no-pjax" href="https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=dHpxOUg9HxHSBZx-2FynzhT6Ffl5EjOkfaEJxRABlER0Rq0Cg5z6DYTlX5zSDIjb7U7SvjK6yP-2FREtv7-2BxFMbmzh-2BYgJipGBa1GQDBuvZVn76x3UrqmD7ORdGNLUc72Sybufz91qy502kK6L43lR-2Fo2hRprtcPWCwUK7IufzHtq1xnB3KCHjjIcM9EWYRJDeEDa52UXLktqcl-2B-2BbpC0b9Ya9rdKo35Psxy5-2FDbNKlwPGc-3Dk0wH_il0dN4APbgw51ckaXhsnB479HxDH-2F8rY4JH18bTSz5D9K6GcWx6sQvkoF2NCjrZWo37DT6EBCTF4Pyu7iBtBfgWM-2BdJi1ST2F7cdB2HgqtZ-2BTeYe6yzfqLTHxv1MPyMvFbyoXeY6Nrlmxs4fucHNemv-2FA4ANlsWT8VHGN2AxJXuLfo4mmROiHRRG7q-2BDb411hiHk7BB8EVGTZJoVo545XVe-2FfJc1ZjpRMDSKklpHx9SSO6PXIVrAT70MPdrJUYSmkYjMt3CoQ-2FN2HbLdkbwEOfcFrS4i0J2TsOZnS8GJ9upuh3wLtr4r8ttomZ1s3jZvDoaSFPiEsULA4C6BzYJ3gA-3D-3D" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u648841.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3DdHpxOUg9HxHSBZx-2FynzhT6Ffl5EjOkfaEJxRABlER0Rq0Cg5z6DYTlX5zSDIjb7U7SvjK6yP-2FREtv7-2BxFMbmzh-2BYgJipGBa1GQDBuvZVn76x3UrqmD7ORdGNLUc72Sybufz91qy502kK6L43lR-2Fo2hRprtcPWCwUK7IufzHtq1xnB3KCHjjIcM9EWYRJDeEDa52UXLktqcl-2B-2BbpC0b9Ya9rdKo35Psxy5-2FDbNKlwPGc-3Dk0wH_il0dN4APbgw51ckaXhsnB479HxDH-2F8rY4JH18bTSz5D9K6GcWx6sQvkoF2NCjrZWo37DT6EBCTF4Pyu7iBtBfgWM-2BdJi1ST2F7cdB2HgqtZ-2BTeYe6yzfqLTHxv1MPyMvFbyoXeY6Nrlmxs4fucHNemv-2FA4ANlsWT8VHGN2AxJXuLfo4mmROiHRRG7q-2BDb411hiHk7BB8EVGTZJoVo545XVe-2FfJc1ZjpRMDSKklpHx9SSO6PXIVrAT70MPdrJUYSmkYjMt3CoQ-2FN2HbLdkbwEOfcFrS4i0J2TsOZnS8GJ9upuh3wLtr4r8ttomZ1s3jZvDoaSFPiEsULA4C6BzYJ3gA-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1698345730325000&usg=AOvVaw2phYcROE043HvGp4Zf51yg"><strong><u>get your tickets online now!</u></strong></a><strong> </strong>You can also check out this short <a class="no-pjax" href="https://vimeo.com/873852114/063df71100" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">highlight reel video</a> from that show :) </p><p>Thanks for your support,<br>Glenna Garramone</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/72625412023-08-24T12:08:16-07:002023-10-25T12:09:44-07:00The Pandora Chorus Fall 2023<p>Want to sing with me? Registration is now open for the Fall Session of The Pandora Chorus. <a class="no-pjax" href="/online-registration-for-the-pandora-chorus" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Online Registration for The Pandora Chorus ">Sign up now!</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/70917/0384eeea5d9decc7f35a9c76ce961b58d3c124a0/original/pandorachorus-fall23web-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/72265022023-06-14T11:48:52-07:002023-06-30T13:06:47-07:00Garden City Harmony 2023<p>Join me in Beacon Hill Park for singing this summer!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/70917/e8c6f9251487e287305fef5ddc6ad6c463f18d3f/original/garden-city-harmony-2023-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><span dir="auto">A drop-in choir! Sing pop, indie, folk, and rock songs in 2, 3 and 4 part harmony. No sheet music, no previous choir experience needed- all you need is the desire to sing with others. In the Cameron Bandshell at Beacon Hill Park, rain or shine. FREE to attend! Directed by Glenna Garramone (of The Pandora Chorus). Every 2nd Wednesday in the summer, starting June 28 from 5:30-7:30pm: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, & August 23, 2023.</span><br> </p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/70589412022-09-12T19:37:48-07:002023-06-14T11:35:58-07:00The Pandora Chorus is back!<p>The Pandora Chorus is a non-auditioned indie pop rock choir, founded and directed by Glenna Garramone. We make music together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Want to sing with us? <span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="Register online now!" data-link-label="Online Registration for The Pandora Chorus " data-link-type="page" href="/online-registration-for-the-pandora-chorus" target="_blank">Register online now!</a></strong></span></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/70140842022-07-13T14:12:46-07:002022-07-24T08:21:52-07:00Garden City Harmony 2022<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/353137ff9ddff479707f9ba04d561364b4fa2be5/original/garden-city-poster-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/69945742022-06-15T11:13:51-07:002022-07-13T14:12:15-07:00A return to live music!<p>I'm looking forward to playing a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen at the legendary Hermann's Jazz Club, alongside the amazing Oliver Swain in our hometown of Victoria, BC. Saturday, June 18, 2022. This is an in-person all ages concert with a live-stream option available as well. <a contents="Advance tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=559906" target="_blank">Advance tickets</a> available now.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/048ad300035320d40444427efedc417dad02e5cf/original/img-2026-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/68351632021-12-09T10:50:26-08:002021-12-28T11:22:18-08:00Oliver Swain's Holiday Social featuring Glenna Garramone & Ivonne Hernandez: Songs of Joy & Peace<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/85c51eb3a039831549ae4071f8d6932b066c60c3/original/dec-30-poster.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Get the details <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">HERE.</a></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/64771682020-11-13T14:36:16-08:002022-06-15T11:15:01-07:00A socially distanced concert at Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria, BC<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/e446226ec5212559d04b45245e8c44ee65ceef48/original/2020-nov-tos.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/62517692020-03-16T21:27:37-07:002022-04-12T11:00:14-07:00POSTPONED: Pandora Chorus rehearsal Wednesday, March 18<p>If you have been following the news, you may have already heard that the provincial health authorities are asking people to cancel any gatherings with more than 50 people. So while I will very much miss singing with you this Wednesday, I believe that postponing our usual rehearsals is the best way to contribute to slowing down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. <strong>Instead I will be offering an online rehearsal-- please see my email for details.</strong></p>
<p>My hope is that we can get back to safely gathering together as a group in a couple of weeks, but of course I have no way of knowing if this will be the case. Please see my email for details, I will send more updates as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Let's keep singing through these wild times, and find ways to connect with one another even if we can't meet face to face. </p>
<p>Sending you all warmth! </p>
<p>Glenna</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/61024552020-01-14T19:29:27-08:002020-01-14T19:29:27-08:00Winter Weather and The Pandora Chorus Rehearsals<p>About Winter Weather and choir rehearsals:</p>
<p>In previous years, we used these guidelines to determine whether or not to go ahead with rehearsals on a snowy day: if schools are closed, and/or Environment Canada has issued an official weather warning, and/or if roads are especially icy and treacherous, and/or if local police have asked people to stay off the roads if possible, then rehearsals are cancelled so as to not endanger any of us. When a rehearsal gets cancelled, I offer a make-up rehearsal later on in the session. I will always send out an email to confirm a cancelled rehearsal on the night of the rehearsal, and post on the website, and <a contents="The Pandora Chorus Facebook Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePandoraChorus/" target="_blank">The Pandora Chorus Facebook Page</a> by 5:30pm. If you don't see a cancellation message, then rehearsal is a-go!</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/60508392019-12-29T20:27:23-08:002019-12-29T20:27:23-08:00The Pandora Chorus Winter 2020<p>We are currently at capacity for registration for our Winter Session 2020, but we've reserved 6 more spots for Bass/Baritone and Tenor singers with male voices. If you are a person with a male voice and would like to join us, please <a contents="contact us" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> to claim one of these spots. Bursaries are available to help cover up to 50% of the registration fees for these reserved spots, for those facing financial barriers. Use<a contents=" this online form" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank"> this online form</a> to get in touch, or email us at thepandorachorus (at) gmail.com. </p>
<p>If you sing in the Alto or Soprano range and are interested in joining us, you can <a contents="send us a message" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">send us a message</a> to be added to the wait list for the Winter Session. Use <a contents="this online form" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">this online form</a>, or email us at thepandorachorus (at) gmail.com. </p>
<p>Thanks for your interest in joining The Pandora Chorus, we hope to sing with you soon!</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/58593852019-08-15T16:42:40-07:002019-09-14T16:21:58-07:00The Pandora Chorus Fall 2019<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/2de237906a57e22183716888470fb01ca13e3893/original/fall-2019-web.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Looking forward to our next session! We are currently at capacity for registration, but we've reserved 5 more spots for Bass/Baritone and Tenor singers. If you are a person with a male voice and would like to join us, please <a contents="contact us" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> to claim one of these spots. Bursaries are available to help cover 50-80% of the registration fees for these 5 reserved spots. </p>
<p>If you sing in the Alto or Soprano range and are interested in joining us, you can <a contents="send us a message" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">send us a message</a> to be added to the wait list for the Fall Session.</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/56153422019-01-27T15:58:57-08:002021-03-28T09:22:18-07:00The Pandora Chorus with Rae Spoon<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/fc2b9dc727965d95c4e44036e8893a133ab86770/original/image1.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I'm super excited to announce that <a contents="The Pandora Chorus" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" target="_blank">The Pandora Chorus </a>will be collaborating with Rae Spoon for their vinyl album <a contents="release show on February 15. " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/140268950222796/" target="_blank">release show on February 15. </a>Get advance tickets at <a contents="online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest;jsessionid=4A9D59E0F9C52B297DAE9F1D10CE2A05?eventId=1255843&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=" target="_blank">online.</a></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/52321902018-05-13T14:38:56-07:002022-05-30T11:10:56-07:00Garden City Harmony June 2018<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/cacd5d682eae630e04185a5d12e3471781ccdae2/original/garden-city-web-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Garden City Harmony is back for June 2018, in Centennial Square in downtown Victoria, BC! No need to register in advance, just show up ready to sing, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. These sessions are FREE to attend, presented by the City of Victoria. Sessions are outdoors, rain or shine, so dress appropriately and wear layers. We will gather by the covered area behind the McPherson Playhouse, near the corner of Pandora Avenue and Government Street. Join us!</p>
<p><strong>Monday, June 4 ~ 5:30 to 7:30pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Monday, June 11</strong> <strong>~ 5:30 to 7:30pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Monday, June 18 ~ 5:30 to 7:30pm</strong></p>
<p>The Fall Session of The Pandora Chorus (which requires a commitment and has a registration fee) will resume in October, and online registration for the Fall Session will begin in August. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for The Pandora Chorus, please <a contents="send me a message." data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" style="" target="_blank">send me a message.</a> Note that it may take me a few weeks to get back to you because this summer I am beginning another exciting new project... motherhood! Whee!</p>
<p>Poster by <a contents="Sara Elizabeth Illustration." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://inkmitts.wordpress.com/project-type/art-illustration/" target="_blank">Sara Elizabeth Illustration.</a></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/51370672018-03-19T20:39:52-07:002018-03-19T20:39:53-07:00The Pandora Chorus in Concert, Spring 2018<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/967eab4f18721ee9a83f065aa2e0427d3f35f3f9/original/spring-concert-2018-web.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> The Pandora Chorus, the non-auditioned community choir I direct, has grown to over 80 singers! Creating harmonies with this group of people is one of the highlights of my week, and we're getting ready to share what we've been working on with you! <br>This beautiful poster was created by <a contents="Sara Elizabeth Illustration" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://inkmitts.wordpress.com/project-type/art-illustration/" target="_blank">Sara Elizabeth Illustration</a>. More info on The Pandora Chorus upcoming concert <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">here</a>. Purchase advance tickets <a contents="online through Brown Paper Tickets." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3374280" style="" target="_blank">online through Brown Paper Tickets</a>. Accompanied children ages 12 and under do not require a ticket.</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/50167862018-01-10T10:50:34-08:002018-01-14T21:45:26-08:00The Pandora Chorus Winter 2018<p>Learn more about The Pandora Chorus <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> and on our <a contents="FAQ page" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus FAQ " data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-faq" target="_blank">FAQ page</a>. <span class="font_large">We had a wonderful response to our first rehearsal of the season on Wednesday, January 10... so much so that we are almost at capacity in our venue! If you are interested in joining The Pandora Chorus, <strong><a contents="please send me a message." data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" style="" target="_blank">please send me a message.</a></strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/6b8896893dff1a17433cc0711563bf130c254eb3/original/winter-session-2018-v3-web.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Poster by <a contents="Sara Elizabeth Illustration." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://inkmitts.wordpress.com/project-type/art-illustration/" target="_blank">Sara Elizabeth Illustration.</a></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/48224692017-08-22T21:50:11-07:002017-08-22T21:50:11-07:00The Pandora Chorus Fall 2017<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/64003ccaa0682117de223bf3824c5f16042bda03/original/fall-session-2017-web-v2-1.jpg?1503462591" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Read more about The Pandora Chorus <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" target="_blank">HERE</a> and register online <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Online Registration for The Pandora Chorus " data-link-type="page" href="/online-registration-for-the-pandora-chorus" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/46945832017-05-02T21:17:43-07:002023-06-14T11:35:58-07:00Introducing... Garden City Harmony! <p>I'm excited to be offering a bit of a different choral experience this summer, a drop-in choir every other week (poster below). It's being presented by the City of Victoria so it's free to attend, and there's no need to register in advance. Join us! </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/70917/e8c6f9251487e287305fef5ddc6ad6c463f18d3f/original/garden-city-harmony-2023-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>The regular Fall Session of The Pandora Chorus (which requires a commitment and has a registration fee) will resume in September or October, and online registration for the Fall Session will begin in August. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for The Pandora Chorus, please <a class="no-pjax" href="/contact" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Contact" contents="send me a message">send me a message</a>.</p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/45407732017-01-06T19:47:35-08:002021-10-12T12:24:22-07:00Pandora Chorus Winter Session begins January 11... join us!<p>The Pandora Chorus is a non-auditioned indie-pop-rock choir, and we're starting a new session for the new year, which is the perfect time to join us. <em>But don't just take my word for it.</em>.. check out this video of choir members talking about their experiences of belonging in the choir. You can register online <a contents="here." data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#008080;">here.</span></strong></a><br>Video by Kate McCallum and Dakota Miller of Wandering Bird Productions. "Hold Back the RIver" words & music by James Bay, acapella SATB arrangement by Mark De-Lisser. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="c6IanJ-HbRE" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/c6IanJ-HbRE/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c6IanJ-HbRE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="400" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/44562252016-11-07T13:20:00-08:002016-11-26T14:50:22-08:00The Pandora Chorus in Concert, December 2016-- SOLD OUT!<a contents="" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/3cdcdb495bc79f6ece8b7f10a598fb91ed04d25a/large/pandora-chorus-poster-web.jpg?1478553158" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Very excited to be preparing for another concert with The Pandora Chorus, the non-auditioned community choir I direct. Singing with this group of people brings me such joy every week, and we're getting ready to share what we've been working on with you!<br>This beautiful poster was created by <a contents="Sara Elizabeth Illustration" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://inkmitts.wordpress.com/project-type/art-illustration/" target="_blank">Sara Elizabeth Illustration</a>. More info on The Pandora Chorus upcoming concert <a contents="here!" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" style="" target="_blank">here.</a>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/44044102016-10-04T21:34:21-07:002023-05-13T15:36:39-07:00Northwest Passage video<p>I had the pleasure of working with Daniel Lapp and DJ Murge to provide a soundtrack to Dave Smith's journey through the Northwest Passage. Here's our version of the iconic Stan Rogers' song.<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="173ZULzbTok" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/173ZULzbTok/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/173ZULzbTok?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="400" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/43389872016-08-23T19:00:39-07:002021-03-28T09:20:36-07:00The Pandora Chorus Fall Session 2016<p>Registration is now open for the fall session of The Pandora Chorus! No auditions, no previous choir experience necessary, just the desire to sing fun, relevant songs with others. More info <a contents="here." data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#006699;"><strong>here.</strong></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/f1dba236ffe03ae10e319fa160da0721fd8ad276/large/pandora-chorus-fall-session-2016.jpg?1472003452" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/41290462016-04-09T20:53:10-07:002017-01-15T13:10:53-08:00The Pandora Chorus in Concert, Saturday, April 23<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/247eb94365a9d6060e6bb3a4c9efb06e33bb2298/original/gle-pandorachorusspring2016concertprint-logo-crop.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Pandora Chorus continues to be a deeply fulfilling adventure for me. In January 2015, after a decade or so of dreaming about directing my own indie-pop-rock choir, I decided to make the dream real, or at least put forth my best effort. I had completed a program in <a contents="Community Choir Leadership" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.communitychoirleadership.com/index.php" target="_blank">Community Choir Leadership</a> (with Shivon Robinsong and Denis Donnelly) in 2011, but I was unsure of how to blend this vision with the reality of being a touring musician. I talked with <a contents="Jenny Ritter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jennyrittermusic.ca/" target="_blank">Jenny Ritter,</a> a fellow musician and rock and roll choir leader, who advised me to just go for it, saying that I'd find a way to manage it all. She said many other encouraging things, including reminding me about the community-building aspect of choir leadership, which has proven to be such a gift in my life.<br>I rented a space, started working on repertoire, put posters all over town, and within a few weeks, I had over 40 singers registered! The choir continues to evolve, and during this most recent session (which started in January 2016), I've been very grateful for the expansion of the Bass and Tenor sections. The choir is sounding gorgeous, and our concert which will take place at The Church of Truth, a beautiful building with amazing acoustics and a grand piano. I'm excited for everyone-- the choir, the audience, and myself-- to experience our harmonies in a room designed with live music in mind. <br>Advance tickets recommended. Available at Lyle's Place (770 Yates St), or through Eventbrite.<p><a href="http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-pandora-chorus-in-concert-april-2016-tickets-24372137720?ref=ebtnebtckt" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.eventbrite.ca/custombutton?eid=24372137720" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Eventbrite - The Pandora Chorus in Concert, April 2016" /></a></p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/36458642015-04-07T12:41:52-07:002017-01-15T13:10:53-08:00Two worlds meet: The Pandora Chorus guest appearance with Shane KoyczanThe Pandora Chorus, the indie-pop-rock choir I started in January, made our public debut as surprise guests at Shane Koyczan's sold out show at Alix Goolden Hall in Victoria, BC on March 27, 2015. It was so rewarding and satisfying for these two projects that I'm involved with to come together in such a beautiful way. As a member of Short Story Long, I co-wrote the music with the band in the summer, and then I arranged it for the choir, who performed it in front of 800+ people while Shane captivated us all with his poetry. It was really quite something to witness a crowd of people who had come to listen to one person with one microphone speak from his heart. In this age of technology, it was delightfully refreshing to be reminded of the power of a single voice speaking authentically. The choir sang a cappella. The Alix Goolden Hall is one of my favourite rooms to sing in, the acoustics are stunning. It was a very different experience for me to be on stage, and not singing. I conducted the choir, and co-wrote and arranged the music, so I definitely felt connected to the music as it happened, but it felt surreal to be partially responsible for sound that was not coming out of me directly. I'm grateful for the expansion of my musical life, and for the collaborations that reinforce my sense of being connected to others. This connection is a huge part of why I play music, and I'm thankful that the web of connection is growing.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/4a09da7ac0ff37c03da266660b40869dd98362cb/original/chorus-sk-take3.jpg?1428440345" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Speaking of which, YOU can be part of the expansion, and hear The Pandora Chorus in action THIS THURSDAY, April 9th at the VCM's Wood Hall (907 Pandora Ave, entrance at 900 Johnson St.), 8pm. Join us for a casual performance and open class where you can learn more about our upcoming Spring session. It's a FREE event but you must <strong><a contents="RSVP online here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://goo.gl/forms/W9NeKkGFC6%20" target="_blank">RSVP online here.</a></strong> Feel free to share with anyone you think may be interested.Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/34799212015-01-22T01:57:08-08:002020-10-14T08:24:03-07:00Introducing The Pandora Chorus ChoirRead all about it <a contents="here" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="http://glennagarramone.com/the-pandora-chorus-choir" target="_blank">here... </a>we want you to join us! Thanks to <a contents="Evan Pine Design" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://evanpinedesign.com/" target="_blank">Evan Pine Design</a> for the sweet poster.<a contents="" data-link-label="The Pandora Chorus Choir" data-link-type="page" href="/the-pandora-chorus-choir" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/b019debdbc1aca02b8ac3e5fbe3aa2c67c4e5d6d/medium/pandora-chorus-web.jpg?1421920020" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/34215732014-12-19T23:58:02-08:002021-03-28T09:25:25-07:00Hibernation is where it's at<p>We are just a few days away from the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice. I've been feeling the call to hibernate in my own ways. This usually involves copious amounts of chai tea, and fleece lined pants (note that I'm omitting a photo of said pants... for a reason). I'm reflecting back on the past year, which has been rich with new collaborations and performance opportunities. April through October was a bit of a blur for me. A blur of stages, highways, and new friends. <a contents="Tower of Song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/home" target="_blank">Tower of Song</a> launched our debut album with a tour of Western Canada, and a tour of Ontario and Quebec in October. I started working with <a contents="Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.shanekoyczan.com/" target="_blank">Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long</a> as a keyboard player. I made my debut with the band at <a contents="The Banff Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.banffcentre.ca/event/6476/shane-koyczan-with-special-guest-tanya-tagaq/?d=2014-07-20+13:00" target="_blank">The Banff Centre</a> in July, where we spent a few days recording before our show which opened with a performance by Polaris Prize winner <a contents="Tanya Tagaq" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tanyatagaq.com/" target="_blank">Tanya Tagaq</a>. If you haven't heard her yet, do it now. Working with the band has been a good challenge for me. I'm continually humbled by how playing fewer notes is sometimes what is needed most in a song. And we have so much fun together that by the end of a 2 week recording session in June, during which we had spent every waking moment with one another, I didn't want it to end. How many people can you say that about? I consider myself blessed. My van parking abilities were called into question a few times. Perhaps also for a reason.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/a10b13044a18d8d267b39b2402b86ae0ca2b3e1b/original/sk-ssl-pic.jpg?1419061837" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Check out the video to the piece Shane wrote for David Suzuki's <a contents="Blue Dot Tour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluedot.ca/" target="_blank">Blue Dot Tour</a>, which features music by our band.</p>
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<p>I'm working on new songs during my hibernation over the next few months. In the meantime, I'm offering a few free downloads (in exchange for your email address) from my repertoire to keep you company. Let's let the light back in.<br><br> </p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/28883552014-04-21T22:38:13-07:002018-10-26T21:00:19-07:00Tower of Song debut album launch and tourI'm excited to be launching a new album, <a href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/store" target="_blank">In City and In Forest,</a> with <a href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/home" target="_blank">Tower of Song</a>, a duo with <a href="http://www.oliverswainmusic.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Swain</a>, in which we pay tribute to Leonard Cohen by re-imagining his work in our own voices. I've posted a couple of songs from the new album on our website, check them out here: <a href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/home" target="_blank">http://towerofsongmusic.com/<wbr></wbr>home</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/70917/9f17f408b64797e5fe218236364edefa5b9bbf76/original/header-keeper.jpg?1398142280" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Also, our tour begins this week! Here's our dates, find more details at <a contents="http://towerofsongmusic.com/shows" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/shows" target="_blank">http://towerofsongmusic.com/shows</a><br><br><b>April 23: Clayoquot Sound Theatre</b>, TOFINO, BC<br><b>April 24: Char's Landing</b>, PORT ALBERNI, BC<br><b>April 25: House Concert</b>, QUALICUM BEACH, BC<br><b>April 26: The Hub 101</b>, POWELL RIVER, BC<br><b>April 27: Heritage Playhouse (2pm)</b>, GIBSONS, BC<br><b>April 30: Hope Bay Studios</b>, PENDER ISLAND, BC<br><b>May 1: Orca Showroom</b>, DUNCAN, BC<br><b>May 2: Little Red Church</b>, COMOX, BC<br><b>May 3: Fairfield United Church</b>, VICTORIA, BC<br> <i>w/ Sara Marreiros, Steph MacPherson, shayne avec i grec, West My Friend</i><br><b>May 4: Phoenix Auditorium</b>, GABRIOLA ISLAND, BC<br><b>May 9: Rogue Folk Club</b>, VANCOUVER, BC<br> <i>w/ Reid Jamieson, Hilary Grist, Adrian Glynn, and shayne avec i grec</i><br><b>May 10: Brackendale Art Gallery</b>, SQUAMISH, BC<br><b>May 11: The Wicked Spoon</b>, SALMON ARM, BC<br> <i>w/ Warren Hooley</i><br><b>May 14: House Concert</b>, RED DEER, AB<br><b>May 15: The Ironwood Stage</b>, CALGARY, AB<br> <i>w/ John Wort Hannam, Matt Masters</i><br><b>May 16: The Blue Chair Cafe</b>, EDMONTON, AB<br> <i>w/ Ann Vriend, Ben Sures</i><br><b>May 17: The Legion</b>, JASPER, AB<br><b>May 18: ArtSpace</b>, PRINCE GEORGE, BC<br><b>May 19: The Occidental</b>, QUESNEL, BC<br><b>May 28: Harvest Eatery</b>, SHAUNAVON, SK<br><b>May 29: The Club</b>, REGINA, SK<br><b>May 30: Village Guitar and Amp, SASKATOON, SK<br>June 1: House Concert, </b>QUILL LAKE, SK<br><b>June 5: West End Cultural Centre</b>, WINNIPEG, MB<br> <i>w/ Nathan Rogers</i><br><b>June 6: Last Mountain Lake Cultural Centre</b>, REGINA BEACH, SKGlenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/25103432014-02-02T21:37:36-08:002014-02-02T22:04:39-08:00Big Machine at the Alix Goolden Hall, and the new Tower of Song album<span class="font_regular">This Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8, I will be joining <a contents="Oliver Swain's Big Machine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oliverswainmusic.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Swain's Big Machine</a></span> at the <a contents="Alix Goolden Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://vcm.bc.ca/venues/alix-goolden-hall/" target="_blank">Alix Goolden Hall</a> as part of the <a contents="Gettin' Higher Choir's Seventh Wave Concert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/concerts/" target="_blank">Gettin' Higher Choir's Seventh Wave Concert</a>, a fundraiser for <a contents="Power of Hope." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.powerofhope.ca/" target="_blank">Power of Hope.</a> It's a real honour to share the stage with Big Machine, not to mention the 300+ voice choir (!) that will be joining us at this beautiful venue. The concert is for a great cause, and I'm glad to be donating my time and energy to support the work being done by Power of Hope. Advance tickets are recommended.<br><br>In other news, <a contents="Oliver Swain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oliverswainmusic.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Swain</a> and I have been busy in the recording studio with Juno-nominated producer Joby Baker of <a contents="Baker Studios." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bakerstudiosltd.com/" target="_blank">Baker Studios </a>working on the debut <a contents="Tower of Song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/home" target="_blank">Tower of Song</a> album. <a contents="Richard Moody and Quinn Bachand" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brishenmusic.com/#" target="_blank">Richard Moody and Quinn Bachand</a> are guest players on the album. What a pleasure and inspiration it is to be working with these amazing folks. Oliver and I will be touring in support of the album starting in April. You can see our <a contents="tour dates here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/shows" target="_blank">tour dates here</a>. You can also <a contents="order an advance copy (or copies) of the album here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/store" target="_blank">order an advance copy (or copies) of the album here.</a> Joby is truly a gifted producer and engineer, and has succeeded in helping Oliver and I capture the magic of our musical connection. Yes, this album's gonna be a goodie.<br><br>Over the holidays I read <a contents="I'm Your Man, the biography of Leonard Cohen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.harpercollins.com/book/index.aspx?isbn=9780061994982" target="_blank"><em>I'm Your Man</em>, the biography of Leonard Cohen</a> by Sylvie Simmons. It was one of those books that I never wanted to end. Every time I opened the book, I felt like I was sitting down on a comfy couch with an exciting new friend who mesmerized me with surreal stories of their life and travels. In the past I've read biographies of musicians where it seemed like the author at times got in the way of the story. Not so with this one. In fact, Sylvie Simmons writes with such an eye for beauty that her work really belongs in a book alongside Cohen's. I'm grateful for her talent and research which allowed me to have insight into the life, mind, and work of one of my heroes. Check it out!Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/20102562013-11-07T17:03:24-08:002022-05-11T10:00:13-07:00November news and gigs<p>I just finished an awesome 2 week tour of BC and Alberta with <a contents="Tower of Song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.towerofsongmusic.com/home" target="_blank">Tower of Song</a>, my collaboration with <a contents="Oliver Swain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oliverswainmusic.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Swain</a>. This month I'll still be bopping around BC for a few shows here and there. I'll be joining Julie Fowler for the launch of her new book, "The Grande Dames of the Cariboo" at the Island Mountain Arts Gallery in Wells, BC on November 17. On November 24 we're bringing Tower of Song to The Media Club in Vancouver, and we're thrilled that we'll be joined by <a contents="David Newberry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://davidnewberry.ca/" target="_blank">David Newberry</a> and Graeme Thompson. On November 30 I'll be back at Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria as part of the BIG MACHINE with Oliver Swain, Quinn Bachand, Richard Moody, and Matt Pease. Find details on upcoming shows <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>In other news, I'm going to be heading into the studio over the winter to record the first Tower of Song album. Usually when I'm really excited about something, I make a squealing sound. You'll have to use your imagination. "Eeeeeeeee!!!" That's how I feel about the upcoming Tower of Song album.<br><br>During the tour we were gifted with gorgeous fall weather and the generosity of strangers, and friends new and old. Everywhere we went, the weather was that perfect autumn flavour. With the golden sun, red leaves, crisp apples, and so many mountains. Thanks to everyone who helped and listened along the way. </p>Glenna Garramonetag:glennagarramone.ca,2005:Post/18335542013-10-11T08:25:59-07:002022-03-02T20:29:05-08:00On tour with Tower of SongOn October 16 I'll begin a 2 week tour with<span style="color:#3399ff;"> </span><a contents="Oliver Swain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oliverswainmusic.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3399ff;">Oliver Swain</span></a><span style="color:#3399ff;"> </span>as part of our collaboration, Tower of Song (<a contents="www.towerorsongmusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.towerofsongmusic.com/home" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3399ff;">www.towerorsongmusic.com</span></a>), a creative tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen. I'm excited to share what we've been working on with a larger audience. Our tour dates are listed <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://towerofsongmusic.com/shows" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3399ff;">here</span></a><span style="color:#3399ff;">.</span> Check them out and help us spread the word! We'll also be keeping in touch via our <a contents="Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/songtower" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3399ff;">Facebook page</span></a>.<br><br>Tower of Song continues to be one of the most fulfilling projects I've ever worked on. The songs of Cohen just keep on givin', no matter how many times I play them. After our show in Tofino last weekend, our host was playing Cohen on his stereo, and he said "I was inspired to listen to more Cohen after your show. But you're probably sick of hearing it... I can change the music if you want." And I said "No way. I love listening to this. You'd think maybe I'd get tired of listening to Cohen, but I don't." I've always wondered what it would be like to be in a position as a performer where the audience always wants to hear the same thing... would I get bored? Would it become a chore? But this project has given me a window into that experience. When a song is timeless, it's new each time you play it. <br><br>Oliver and I have been spending a lot of time singing and playing together over the past year and a half, and we focus on vocal harmonies. We can easily spend an hour going over a few phrases, slowing down each note, trying different combinations of harmony until we find that one that fits best for that particular line and song. We're basically harmony nerds, and we love it. And we'd love to see you out there.Glenna Garramone