Edette Gagné
Visionary Leader
Highlights...
2017-2018
October 21, 2017 -
Eventology
Orchestrate - leading over 300 non-musicians in a life-changing performance of "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana"
Montréal, QC
November 25, 2017 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
JOY!- featuring Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols" and more - with Ty Koch, counter tenor and Rosanna Chiu, harp
Highlands United Church, North Vancouver, BC
November 26, 2017 -
Joint project of the British Columbia Boys Choir and British Columbia Girls Choir
Sing150! - an energetic program of Canadian music, featuring boys and girls nominated by their teachers, along side the premiere performance ensembles of both internationally acclaimed choirs - jointly conducted by Fiona Blackburn
Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, BC
December 8-11, 2017 -
British Columbia Boys Choir
Christmas Around the World - music and traditions from around the world - featuring guests soloists and all our BCBC Ensembles
Highlands United Church, North Vancouver, BC - and other venues TBA
December 15-16, 2017 -
Kids Sing Chorus
Christmas is for the birds....and other animals - family sharing event and annual mall performance
Lord Selkirk Elementary and Kingsgate Mall, Vancouver, BC
March 10, 2018 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
LOVE! - music and romance throughout the ages - with David Sossa, classical and Spanish guitar - cabaret seating and refreshments
St. Helen's Church Hall, Vancouver B
May 5, 2018
British Columbia Boys Choir
Sing, Sing, Sing! - spectacular show featuring all our BCBC ensembles and several guest performers
Highlands United Church, North Vancouver
June 2, 2018 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
GLORIA! - a musical feast in celebration of the choir's 30th Anniversary - featuring guest soloists and chamber orchestra performing Vivaldi's "Gloria" and much, much more - reception to follow
St. Helen's Church, North Vancouver, BC
2016-2017
December 3, 2016 -
British Columbia Boys Choir
Christmas Stories - music and poetry that tell stories of Christ's birth, stories of home and heart, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, BC
December 9, 2016 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
Home for Christmas - a secular celebration of music from the centuries, celebrating home, heart and the spirit of the season
St. Mark's Church, Vancouver, BC
December 11, 2016 -
Coast Symphony Orchestra
Christmas Magic - presented in conjunction with the enembles of the SCCOA - the orchestra will perform excerpts from the Nutcracker Ballet, by Tchaikovsky
Sechelt Indian Band Hall, Sechelt, BC
March 5, 2017 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
The Musical Genius Behind "Gilbert and Sullivan" - enjoy excerpt from some of the best-loved G&S shows, and then welcome the genius of Sir Arthur Sullivan in his oratorio and orchestral writing. Soloists TBA, featuring chamber orchestra and Barry Yamanouchi, piano.
St. Helen's Church, Vancouver, BC
April 23, 2017 -
Coast Symphony Orchestra
Old World, New World - an evening out with the Coast Symphony Orchestra - music by Delius and Mendelssohn bring us sounds of the Old World tradition, and Dvorak's "New World Symphony" rounds out the program. Guest artist: Simon Gidora, solo violin.
Heritage Playhouse Theatre, Gibsons, BC
May 27, 2017 -
British Columbia Boys' Choir
This is My Home... O Canada! - members of "Song Sport" from the greater Vancouver area and several guest performers join the International Touring Choir for an unforgettable concert experience, celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday in song, movement and poetry.
Highlands United Church, North Vancouver, BC
June 10, 2017 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
Classical Cabaret - From Far and Wide, O Canada! - music by Canadian composers and arrangers, local craft beer, BC wines - AND special guest artists, the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra and Calvin Dyck.
Vancouver Academy of Music, Vancouver, BC
2015-2016
October 24, 2015 -
Coast Symphony Orchestra
Something Wicked This Way Comes - Music to give you goose bumps and shivers, along with AV projections to make a ghoulish show.
Sechelt Indian Band Hall, Sechelt, BC
December 6, 2015 -
British Columbia Boys Choir
Comfort and Joy - music and poetry from around the world guaranteed to fill your heart with joy and prepare you for the comforts of the season.
Ryerson United Church, Vancouver, BC
December 12, 2015 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
Angels and Shepherds: Mary's Messengers - celebrating with music by Buxtehude, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, as well as traditional carols set by John Rutter and David Wilcox.
St. Mark's Church, Vancouver, BC
December 13, 2015 -
Coast Symphony Orchestra
Christmas Past and Present - presented in conjunction with the enembles of the SCCOA - from "O Holy Night" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to "Chanson " by Canadian Composer, Michael Conway Baker.
Sechelt Indian Band Hall, Sechelt, BC
March 13, 2016 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
Mad About Mozart - an afternoon of some of Mozart's finest choral compositions, culminating with his Coronation Mass K.317 with professional chamber orchestra and soloists.
St. Helen's Church, Vancouver, BC
April 24, 2016 -
British Columbia Boys' Choir
Raising Voice in Song - members of "Song Sport" from Vancouver Island and the greater Vancouver area join the International Touring Choir for an unforgettable concert experience.
Ryerson United Church, Vancouver, BC
May 15, 2016 -
Coast Symphony Orchestra
Per aspera ad astra - through hardships to the stars - Music that echoes the trials and triumphs of human existence. Featuring works by Richard Strauss, Felix Mendelssohn, Mikail Glinka and Antonin Dvorák. Danielle Stephens, French Horn solo.
Heritage Playhouse Theatre, Gibsons, BC
May 19 to 29, 2016 -
North Shore Light Opera Society
The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar, Jeremy Sams English translation - witty, timeless and full of flirtation and memorable melodies. Also with co-music director, Stephen Pickett, and a stellar cast and chorus, this show marks Edette's directorial debut in Vancouver.
Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver, BC
June 4, 2016 -
Vivaldi Chamber Choir
Classical Cabaret - beauty is found in nature, music, love and all around us. This concert features everything from early music to new compositions - celebrating all things beautiful.
St. Helen's Church, Vancouver, BC
June 12, 2016 -
British Columbia Boys Choir
Bon Voyage Concert -get a sneak peak at what audiences all over Europe will be enjoying as the International Touring Choir prepares for its shows in Croatia, Venice and Scotland.
Ryerson United Church, Vancouver, BC