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. In 2007, the choir performed at the 3rd International Male Voice Festival in Cornwall, England. The choir is conducted by Don James with the assistance of Richard Olfert, piano and vocal coach Walter Martella.

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.