Concerts & Events

Upcoming Performances:

Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble Inc. Presents: 

"We Follow the Star: A Solstice Journey"

Sunday, 8 December 2024

FULL CONCERT PROGRAM

Location: Christ Lutheran Church
4825 Dewdney Ave.
Regina, SK  S4T 1B7

Time: 3:00pm

Admission: $25 for Adults,  $15 for Students & Seniors,  $10 for Youth.

Additional Details:
Featuring works by Balfour, Lapatha, Levesque, Pärt, Rutter, and more performed by Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble and Ignite Chamber Choir, with contributions from collaborative pianist, Lee Stubbe, harpist, Samantha Spurrier, and percussionist, Hannah Wildman. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via our social media pages or by emailing contactus@ablazevae.ca.

Past Programs:

The Darke Hall Society Presents:

"Choral Extravaganza"

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Location: Darke Hall
2255 College Ave
Regina, SK  S4P 0S9

Time: 7:30 pm

Admission: $30 General Admission,  $15 Youth (Age 12 and Under)

Additional Details:
Choral Extravaganza is an annual celebration of Regina’s top choirs including Amici Singers, Dickens Yuletide Singers, Wascana Voices, Ablaze Vocal Ensemble and Ignite Chamber Choir.

Part of the Darke Hall Presents Series

For more information please see the official event page

The Regina Symphony Orchestra Presents: 

"Brahms' A German Requiem"

Saturday, 1 June 2024

Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral
2104 Garnet Street
Regina, SK  S4T 6Y5

Time: 7:30 pm

Admission: $30 General Admission,  $20 Soundcheck Program (Age 30 and Under)

Additional Details:
Presented by The Ann & Roger Phillips Foundation

Brahms' A German Requiem is a radiant and uplifting musical event brought to life by the musicians of the symphony, guest soloists and the voices of the Ablace VAE. This cornerstone of choral music explores the transient nature of life and the anxiety of loss, all while providing comfort to the living.

Gordon Gerrard, conductor
Emma Johnson, soprano
Micah Schroeder, baritone
Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble, chorus
Dorianna Holowachuk, chorus artistic director

For more information please see the official event page.
For any other questions or to inquire about tickets, you can contact the RSO Box Office at info@reginasymphony.com.

Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble Inc. Presents: 

"The Earth Adorned: Songs for Our Planet"

Sunday, 5 May 2024

Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral
2104 Garnet Street
Regina, SK  S4T 6Y5

Time: 3:00pm

Admission: $20 for Adults,  $15 for Students & Seniors,  $10 for Youth.

Click here to view the concert program

Additional Details:
Featuring works of Schudel, Schafer, Sewepagaham, Daley, and more performed by Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble and Ignite Chamber Choir, with contributions from collaborative pianist Lee Stubbe and percussionist, John McWilliams.

A limited number of tickets may be pre-purchased. If you would like to inquire about tickets, or have any other questions, please contact us via our social media pages or by emailing contactus@ablazevae.ca.

Regina Music Festival 2024

Monday, 22 April 2024

Location: Christ Lutheran Church
4825 Dewdney Avenue
Regina, SK  S4T 1B7

Time: 7:45 PM - Ablaze VAE
8:15 PM - Ignite CC

Admission: By donation

Click here to view the festival website

Additional Details:
Both of our ensembles will be competing in the 2024 Regina Music Festival in the Choral Open class on Monday, 22 April 2024. 

Ablaze VAE will be performing Stars I Shall Find by David C. Dickau, and Yôtin The Wind by Sherryl Sewepagaham.

Ignite CC will be performing Grandmother Moon by Eleanor Daley, and The Sounding Sea by Eric William Barnum.

The Regina Symphony Orchestra Presents: 

"Handel's Messiah"

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Location: Knox-Metropolitan United Church
2340 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK  S4P 0S6

Time: 7:30 PM

Admission: $60 General Admission,  $20 Age 12 and Under

Additional Details:
Experience the holiday tradition with the power of orchestra, local choir and talented soloists in the beautiful surroundings of Knox Met, right in the heart of downtown Regina. Featuring the Ignite Chamber Choir directed by Dorianna Holowachuk.

For more information please see the official event page.
For any other questions or to inquire about tickets, you can contact the RSO Box Office at info@reginasymphony.com.

Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble Inc. Presents: 

"All the Bells on Earth Shall Ring"

Sunday, 10 December 2023

Location: St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral
1861 McIntyre Street
Regina, SK  S4P 2R2

Time: 3:00pm

Admission: $20 for Adults,  $15 for Students & Seniors,  $10 for Youth.

Click here to view the concert program

Additional Details:
Featuring Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble, Ignite Chamber Choir, our guests the Queen City Brass Band directed by Mark Preece, and contributions from Lee Stubbe on piano, Valerie Hall on organ, and guest soprano Emma Johnson.

A limited number of tickets may be pre-purchased. If you would like to inquire about tickets, or have any other questions, please contact us via our social media pages or by emailing contactus@ablazevae.ca.

Queen City Brass Band Presents

"Celebrate the Season"

Saturday, 2 December 2023

Location: Knox-Metropolitan United Church
2340 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK  S4P 0S6

Time: 7:30 PM

Admission: $20 for Adults,  $15 for Students & Seniors,  Free for Children under 12

Click here to view the concert program

Additional Details:
Featuring the Queen City Brass Band directed by Mark Preece and guest choirs Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble and Ignite Chamber Choir directed by Dorianna Holowachuk. 

The Inaugural Performance of Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble & Ignite Chamber Choir

"Joy Will Lead You"

Sunday, 18 June 2023

Location: St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral
1861 McIntyre Street
Regina, SK  S4P 2R2

Time: 3:00pm

Admission: Admission by donation

Click here to view the concert program

Additional Details (Setlist):

Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble:

Muié Rendêra – C.A. Pinto Fonseca

I Bought Me a Cat – Aaron Copland
Ambe – Andrew Balfour

Wood River – Connie Kaldor, arr. Willi Zwozdesky 

Kicking-Horse River – Jeff Smallman

Ignite Chamber Choir:

Your Voices Tune – G.F. Handel

Zadok the Priest – G.F. Handel 

Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One – Healey Willan 

Feller From Fortune – arr. Harry Somers 

Jing-ga-lye-ya – Bruce Sled

Combined Choir:

Viva La Musica – Michael Praetorius

Sing We and Chant It – Thomas Morley

Der Abend (op. 64, no. 2) – Johannes Brahms

Joy Will Lead You – Stuart Beatch, text by Dr. Dominic Gregorio