ABOUT
Little Treble Makers
The Bay Sound Little Treble Makers is a choir of boys and girls ages 5 through 7 and is a wonderful introduction to choral singing. Children will enjoy learning music skills such as pitch matching, simple rhythms and team work. Repertoire includes a variety of musical styles that will begin to expand a young singer’s musical experience and knowledge. The choir is involved in a number of performance opportunities throughout the year including at least 2 concerts with the entire Bay Sound family.
Wednesdays 4:30 pm - 5 pm
Children's Choir
The Bay Sound Children’s Choir is comprised of boys and girls ages 8 through 9. This choir provides its members with music education and concert experiences while developing the skills of choral singing. Members will enjoy expanding their musicality and music knowledge. Repertoire will continue to develop the young singer’s ability and will expose them to both unison and 2 part singing. The choir is involved in several performance opportunities throughout the year including at least 2 concerts with the entire Bay Sound family.
Wednesdays 5:05 pm - 5:45 pm
Youth Choir
The Bay Sound Youth Choir welcomes singers ages 10 to 14 who are ready to take their musical skills to the next level. Members build confidence and teamwork through fun, engaging rehearsals while exploring a wide range of choral music. The repertoire introduces more advanced harmonies and vocal techniques, helping young singers grow both musically and personally. The Youth Choir performs at several concerts throughout the year as part of the Bay Sound family.
Wednesdays 5:50 pm - 6:40 pm
VIVO
The Bay Sound VIVO Choir is an auditioned youth choir. This choir is a high level chamber choir that performs challenging music at a high artistic level. Choir members enjoy singing accompanied and a cappella music of all styles.
Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Bay Sound Singers
The Bay Sound Singers is a fun-filled, all ages adult choir that enjoys a variety of styles including familiar, contemporary music. The choir enjoys the camaraderie of singing together while striving for artistic skill along the way. The ability to read music is not required, but welcomed. This choir enjoys performing 2 concerts annually along with the entire Bay Sound family. In addition, the choir is thrilled to take part in a number of community-based choral events including fundraisers and local festivals.
Wednesdays 7 pm - 8:30 pm
WORKING COMMITTEE
Victoria Warwick
Conductor & Artistic Director
Victoria Warwick received her early training with Clifford McAree and James Anagnoson in Toronto and holds degrees of Bachelor of Music (Performance), Bachelor of Education and Master of Music (Collaborative Piano) from the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario, where she studied with John-Paul Bracey, Peter Smith and John Hess.
In 1982, she joined the teaching staff at Conservatory Canada and was appointed an examiner in 1988. She was named National Executive Director of Conservatory Canada in 2001 and held that position for 13 years.
Victoria is Music Director at St. Paul’s United Church, Director of the Bay Sound Little Treble Makers, the Bay Sound Children’s Choir, Bay Sound VIVO Choir and Bay Sound Singers. She also directs the Bell A'Peal Handbell Choir and the Georgian Bay Ringmasters Handchime Choir as well as holding the position of Director of the Midland Y’s Men’s Music Festival.
Juli Robitaille
Treasurer
Juli comes to Bay Sound with a combined passion for music and youth empowerment. Juli grew up in the Ottawa area and spent her youth as an active pianist and trombonist playing in various ensembles and orchestras throughout the Ottawa Valley. She completed Business and Accounting formal education through multiple Universities and Colleges and currently finds herself heavily involved in the world renowned organization of Girl Guides. She performs the role of Treasurer for three of their local units. With a daughter as a member of Bay Sound with her own passion for music, drama and theatre, Juli is happy to now be able to contribute to the musical community of Midland and area.
Monica Kee
Secretary
Monica has lived in the Midland/Penetanguishene area most of her life. Currently semiretired, she is working as a nurse part time. She has been an active member of Serenata Choir for about 20 years, happily singing in the alto section. Many of those years she was a board member and enjoyed this involvement very much.
Monica is also a member of the Bell A'Peal Handbell Choir, Cellar Singers in Orillia and a member of Huronia Players. She is delighted to be involved with Bay Sound.
Dan Donaldson
Member at Large
Born and raised in Midland, Dan received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario (1974). Highlights of his professional career include: General Manager, The Kelso Music Centre, General Manager, University of Waterloo, Centre for the Arts, General Manager, The Centre in the Square, Kitchener, Chief Executive Officer, The Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Executive Director, Orchestras Canada, General Manager, The Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, General Manager, The Chatham Capitol Theatre, General Manager, the Academy Theatre, Lindsay.
Other accomplishments in Dan’s career include: Founding President, The Canadian Arts Presenting Association, (CAPACOA), Lifetime Honorary Member of Ontario Presents and CAPACOA, Board member, the International Society for the Performing Arts, Paul Harris Fellow, (Rotary International).
Erin Golisky
Member at Large
Erin comes to BaySound as a parent of a chorister. First as a Little Treble Maker, and now as a member of the Children’s Choir and VIVO, her daughter thoroughly enjoys the BaySound program.
Erin has a BScN from the University of Western Ontario. She has worked part-time as a Registered Nurse in various departments at the local hospital since 2005. She enjoys cross country skiing, running, reading and spending time with her family.
As a mother of three, Erin has volunteered to support many initiatives in her children’s schools and extracurricular activities. Understanding the importance of giving back to the community, Erin is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the choirs’ continued growth and success.
