Concerts & Events
Upcoming Performances:
Ablaze Vocal Arts Ensemble Inc. Presents:
"We Follow the Star: A Solstice Journey"
Sunday, 8 December 2024
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