Vox Eclectica Women's+ Choir has been working together virtually since the start of the pandemic, rehearsing online and making recordings. Though based in Ottawa, our singers join us from throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau region, plus Mont-Tremblant QC, Halifax NS, Canmore AB, London ON, and Pittsburgh PA. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary as a choir.

In this playlist we offer a triptych of wintery selections, all composed by Elise Letourneau.

A Mid-Winter Night's Dream - A wistful setting of the beautiful poem by William Wilfred Campbell - "By the lonely chimney light I sit and dream of summer." Winning selection of the Atlantic Voices Choral Composition Contest in 2013. This is the first presentation of a version for women's choir.

WORLD PREMIERE - O Winter, Wilt Thou Never Never Go? Sometimes "a winter sunset is a charm", and sometimes you've just had enough winter for one year. Text adapted from a poem by David Gray.

A Canadian Folksong - Part romp, part reunion, and part kitchen-party, this setting of a poem by William Wilfred Campbell is all fun. The fiddle soloist is Hilary Lynd, and Elise debuts on spoons and feet. Again, this is the first presentation of a version for women's choir. Just be sure to help Margery clean up after!

The singers are: 
Tybe Brett, Claudia Broman, Laura Buckland, Sandra Clarke, Marjorie Cooper, Barb Emmons, Lauren Evans, Catherine Folkerson-Chen, Colleen Hyslop, Diane Jesmer, Nataliya Korolevych, Pam Ladouceur, Elise Letourneau, Hilary Lynd, Jane MacDonald, Karen MacKinnon, Bridget Maloney-Hall, Catherine McKenna, Fauzya Moore, Mary-Catherine Moore, Kim Newman, Alicia Owen, Bronwyn Rees, Sylvie Rimbach, Diane Ross, Sarah Snowdon, Jennifer Steeves, Becca Taylor, and Anna Torgerson

Arrangements are by Elise Letourneau, and she plays or programs all the instruments, unless listed otherwise. 

We'd be glad if you supported our choir with a download or two of our original and public domain selections. If now isn't a good time, you can enjoy it as much as you like right here! 

Happy Groundhog Day everyone. Stay safe!

Our Holiday 2021 Playlist is dedicated to health care workers everywhere.

Vox Eclectica Women's+ Choir has been working together virtually since the start of the pandemic, rehearsing online and making recordings. Though based in Ottawa, our singers join us from throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau region, plus Mont-Tremblant QC, Halifax NS, Canmore AB, and Pittsburgh PA. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary as a choir.

WORLD PREMIERE - All Shall Be Well is composed by Elise Letourneau, on a timeless text by Julian of Norwich. The soloist is Anna Torgerson.

Home Again is written by Carole King, from her Tapestry album.

Green Grows the Holly is an adaptation of the Yule carol composed by King Henry VIII of England.

Mercedes Benz is written by Janis Joplin, from her Pearl album.

Light of a Clear Blue Morning is written by Dolly Parton, from her New Harvest...First Gathering album. The vocal soloist is Pam Ladouceur, and Tim Bedner joins us on guitar.

The singers are:
Tybe Brett, Claudia Broman, Laura Buckland, Sandra Clarke, Marjorie Cooper, Lauren Evans, Catherine Folkerson-Chen, Colleen Hyslop, Diane Jesmer, Nataliya Korolevych, Pam Ladouceur, Elise Letourneau, Hilary Lynd, Jane MacDonald, Karen MacKinnon, Bridget Maloney-Hall, Catherine McKenna, Fauzya Moore, Mary-Catherine Moore, Kim Newman, Alicia Owen, Bronwyn Rees, Sylvie Rimbach, Diane Ross, Sarah Snowdon, Jennifer Steeves, Becca Taylor, Anna Torgerson

Arrangements are by Elise Letourneau, and she plays or programs all the instruments, unless listed otherwise.

We'd be glad if you supported our choir with a download or two of our original and public domain selections. The covers aren't ours to sell, but you can listen to them as much as you like right here!

We wish you all a peaceful holiday and a healthy 2022. Stay safe!