Valois United Church

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!!!NEW!!!  VALOIS CONCERT SERIES 2011-2012

ALL CONCERTS ARE AT VALOIS UNITED CHURCH (70 BELMONT, POINTE-CLAIRE). ADMISSION: $10; FREE FOR STUDENTS UNDER 12. TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR CALL 514-697-0651.

"The Saxophone throughout the Ages," Sunday, September 18th 2011 at 3PM. It features the Montreal-based Gaulin-Riverin Duo. The performers are Mathieu Gaulin, saxophone; Jacynthe Riverin, piano. Come listen to this wonderful duo that displays saxophone & piano music at its finest! Website: www.duogaulinriverin.com

A Christmas comedy show-- "Leo's Guide on How to Behave at Christmas," Sunday, December 4th 2011 at 3PM; featuring Valois Junior Choir and the story written by Catharine Calderone.  

Ministry of Music

It has been said that music is the bicycle of the liturgy. The music program at the Valois United Church is based on the Valois United Church Choir leading the praise of the congregation with support from the organ. Our Sunday service includes congregational hymns, choral responses, anthems, as well as the prelude and postlude. The service is often enhanced by the Valois United Church Children's Choir, as well as oboists Catherine Calderone and Rémi Collard, pianist Irene Lathe, tenor John Ronnie, guitarist/clarinetist Kevin Bourne, and violinist Éline Collard.

Valois United Church Choir

Valois United Church Choir currently consists of 13 members. The weekly rehearsal is directed by Dr. Judy Hung on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm in the Music Room. The choir sings choral repertoire ranged from Renaissance to Contemporary styles. 

Music Director: Dr. Judy Hung
Choir President: Wayne Levadoux
Music Librarian: Ross Lathe

Soprano: Ann Bjorklind, Barbara Fowler, Kathy Leathwood, Joyce Wainwright; Alto: Marge Bider, Claire Dewar, Deborah Dixon, Lynda Ecott, Liz Lukas; Tenor: Ross Lathe, Wayne Levadoux; Bass: Harry Wainwright, Rémi Collard.

Valois United Church Men's Choir: Brian Bourne, Kevin Bourne, Rev. Kent Chown, Rémi Collard, Leo Collard, Ken Dewar, Graham Jackson, Ross Lathe, Bill Smith, John Ronnie, Steven Findlay, Harry Wainwright.

New Choir Members are Welcome! Anyone from high school age and up, who loves to sing is welcome to join the choir. For further information please contact Choir President Wayne Levadoux at ecott@videotron.ca.

Offering of Music: If you are interested in offering your musical talents by performing instrumental music or singing a solo, please contact Music Director at judyhung.music@gmail.com.

Requesting of Music: If you wish to hear any specific music during our Sunday services, please do not hesitate to send your request to Music Director.

If you are interested in performing as part of the Valois Concert Series, please contact: valois.music@gmail.com.

Oboe, Piano, Violin, Viola, and Guitar Lessons are now offered at the church to the general public by artist-teachers. Email: valois.music@gmail.com.

To inquire about renting our Santuary or Hall for musical performances, please contact Church Administrator Jean Jackson at 514-697-0651 or by e-mail at admin@valoisunited.ca. Fees for Santuary rental: $175-$200 (including dress rehearsal & performance); for Hall rental: $50 per hour.

Director of Music

Dr. Judy Hung, Director of Music

Dr. Judy Hung is our Music Director since September 2008. With a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Violin Performance, a minor in Conducting, as well as Master of Music degrees in Piano, Violin, and Early Music Performance, Judy is also an experienced organist. She has performed and worked at numerous churches in New York, Louisiana and California. A dedicated music teacher, she has taught in universities, colleges and other schools in North America and Taiwan. Her bio and performance video clips are available at: www.myspace.com/judyhung. 

Past Concert Series

2010-2011 Valois Concert Series

"Poem of Autumn"--Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 7:30PM; Richard Roberts--OSM Concertmaster Violin Recital. Judy Hung, piano. Works by Bach, Beethoven, Chausson, Sarasate, and more. 

"A Choral Christmas!" --Sunday, Dec. 5th, 2010 at 3PM; by La Chorale Pierre-Boucher, with Andrei Bedros as music director; joined by Valois Children's Choir. Repertoire includes Renaissance to Contemporary carols deriving from Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Austria, Germany, England and USA. Come sing along with both choirs! Profits to support the Canadian Cancer Society and Valois Roof Fund. 

"Songs of Love for Day and Night"--Sunday, Feb. 13th at 3PM; by Caroline Holden, soprano and Iryna Gris, piano. Come enjoy a lovely Valentine's musical afternoon! Profits to support Valois Roof Fund.  

2009-2010 Valois Concert Series

"Enchanted Violin"--Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 7:30PM, featuring violinist Judy Hung and pianist Marija Krecul. Repertoire include Beethoven's Kreuzter sonata, Messiaen's "Theme and Variations," as well as music by Piazzolla, Schumann, Bach and Biber.

"A WOWCATS Christmas Carol"--Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 7:30PM, enjoy a fabulous evening of traditional and contemporary choral Christmas music featuring Way Out West Choral and Theatrical Society.

"Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Music at Valois"--Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7:30PM, featuring Valois Adult and Children's Choirs, Chamber Ensemble and Concert Band; repertoire including anthems, Broadway musicals and your favorite tunes from the 30s to today! 

"Sounds of Spring"--Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 7:30PM; Music for two oboes and piano by Leclair, C.P.E. Bach, Kalliwoda, Shostakovich, and Goosens. Catharine Calderone and Rémi Collard, oboe; Judy Hung, piano and organ.