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The Joyful Voice Community Choir is an inclusive and open organization. Anyone is welcome to join us – just bring your love of singing. No audition or prior choral experience is required.
Our choir is truly a community organization. Its members are a representative cross-section of our diverse city. It is led by volunteers, sponsored by individual and business interests, performs both as a public service and to a broad audience, and supports those members of our community who need it the most.
Come out and see us – or better yet, join us, and be part of a fun and dynamic collective – one that values music, enjoys laughter, and brings the spirit of song to our community.
Joyful Voice in-person rehearsals take place on Monday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Our next season begins January 27, 2025 with concert nights in early May 2025. As always, we’ll be rehearsing and performing at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at Jervis and Pendrell.
Man Li, Music Director
Man Li (he/him) is a choral conductor and composer originally from Hong Kong and now based in Vancouver. He studied choral conducting, music composition and voice in Hong Kong, and recently completed a Master of Music degree in choral conducting at the University of British Columbia. His choral compositions have been performed around the world. Man conducted numerous student choirs in Hong Kong and directed choirs at UBC during his graduate program. Most recently, he conducted a Vancouver-based community choir to rave reviews of the choir members.
Man is a proponent of good vocal health and strongly believes that the key to making music is to have fun. He is confident that his approach will enhance the inclusive spirit of Joyful Voice and is looking forward to working with the Choir. To learn more about Man, visit him at https://manlimusic.com.
Ayuki Ohno, Accompanist
Ayuki Ohno (he/him) is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia, earning the dual degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education. He has 18 years of classical training on piano and teaches piano privately. Ayuki enjoyed numerous opportunities to perform in recital and as an accompanist during his time at UBC. He has also been the accompanist for a Burnaby choir and was a substitute accompanist for Joyful Voice last year.
In addition to being an accomplished pianist, Ayuki, who has perfect pitch, has training in instrumental and choral conducting, is a baritone singer and plays the flute. He is excited to apply his collaborative piano skills in a permanent role with Joyful Voice.