Chor Musica
Chor Musica is male voice
community choir comprised of 40 singers sponsored by Pacific Coastal
Airlines. Formed in 1998 by Pacifica Papers (Powell River Division) the
choir provides an opportunity for men to explore and perform a variety of
music written for the male choir. In their short history the choir has
become popular with its audience. The choir is conducted by Don James with
the assistance of Richard Olfert, piano and vocal coaches Walter Martella
, tenor and Sam Marcaccini, baritone. |
Don James
 Don
James, CM is
founder and music director of the Powell River Academy of Music. While
completing his studies in orchestral conducting at the University of
Washington, his work in opera led to an intense interest in vocal music.
Under his direction, Academy choirs have been awarded prizes and
recognition from the Canadian and European Broadcasting Corporations and
have been heard in concert and on radio and television in the Americas,
Asia and Europe. Recently Mr. James was named Canada’s representative to
the International Choir Olympic Council. In 1990, Mr. James was appointed
a Member of the Order of Canada for his distinguished service to choral
music.
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