About us...

The Gloria Dei Chorale was founded in 1954 as a choir of the Christian Reformed Church of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. For the first twelve years, it performed primarily in that church on special occasions only. After the arrival of former director, Mr. William Bourns, the repertoire expanded, as did the membership, to include oratorios and masses, as well as Gilbert and Sullivan stage musicals and "Fiddler on the Roof". Performances of major works complete with orchestra, as well as full-scale musicals, were featured several times a year, and new members came from neighbouring churches throughout the lower Mainland of British Columbia. Since the retirement of Mr. Bourns in 1992, and after 25 years of service, the choir was directed by Mr. Gerald van Wyck for three years and until 2008 by Dr. Allan Cline. Commencing with the 2008-2009 season, our new director is Dr. David W. Rushton.

Over the past years, the choir has toured to the Netherlands five times - in 1988, 1991, 1995, 2000 and 2003.

News for 2011-2012 season:

GREETINGS to our members and former members!  The Gloria Dei Chorale Board is planning for another exciting choir year, full of singing, socializing and fundraising.

David Rushton again returns as our director.  He and the Board are presently working together on music selections for the upcoming season.  Angela Larsen will be the accompanist for the choir. She comes to us well experienced in choral and piano music. 

We will open the season with a Social and Rehearsal on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm, at the New Westminster Church. Come and check us out while enjoying some goodies, fellowship, and the experience of a typical rehearsal. Regular rehearsals will start every Monday after that at 7:30 pm.

Please see our Performances page to see what we will be singing and where our concerts will be held.

Once again we are interested in recruiting new members and inviting former members to return, so we encourage our present members to contact your music-loving friends and associates. Choir dues will remain the same as last year: $210 per member, $400 for a couple and $110 for a full time student.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in September!

Sincerely,
Your Gloria Dei Chorale Board

Thank you for your support of Gloria Dei Chorale!

We look forward to seeing you!