By Tan Mei Xi
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Pandemic or no pandemic, Vancouver’s choirs and a cappella groups are sharing the holiday cheer.

It’s been a tough year for Vancouver musical groups, but the city’s singers are a determined bunch. Choirs and a cappella groups have been meeting as best as they over Zoom and online concerts have flourished. Choirs such as Chor Leoni, the Universal Gospel Choir, and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir have offered online offerings and musical gatherings for harmony-craving Vancouverites, from Remembrance Day concerts to holiday performances.

The Marcus Mosely Chorale - Photo courtesy MMC

However, some choirs aren’t sure if they’ll be able to hang on. The Van Van Song Society announced earlier this year the last of its rehearsals, ending its 10-year tradition of drop-in, non-auditioned, and free choir rehearsals in East Vancouver.

To celebrate Vancouver’s local choirs and a cappella groups, we’re airing a two-part choral feature on December 24th and 25th. Tune in and celebrate over air the joy of the holiday season with the city’s singers!

Today we feature songs from the Rain Coast Choir, the Marcus Mosely Chorale and the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir.

Rain Coast Choir performing at the Commercial Drive Legion for our Legacy Tribute Showcase, May 26th, 2019 Photo courtesy Rain Coast Choir