
Why should adults have all the choral fun? The Choir YYJr ensemble welcomes young people ages 8 to 15 who want to learn cool new ways to sing great pop songs!
And while we’re at it, you’ll also develop your musical talents and make new friends.
SINGERS, HERE'S HOW EVERYTHING WORKS
Join 50 young people making music with their unique voices.

11-WEEK SESSION
Every DAY for eleven weeks, we get together for 90 minutes of learning and rehearsal. We also encourage you to spend 30-60 minutes of your own time each week practicing.
During the session, you’ll learn your part in the harmony and get comfortable as you memorize the song.
Fees are $175 per session. We also operate a program of financial support among our Choir community, please consider contributing or inquire about funding.

What we sing
Our songs are arranged by director of The Choirs YYJ, Marc Jenkins, OTHERS – and feature the piano flair of our accompanist Erin Gray.
Our singing gives a bold, new sound to well-known pop, rock, and indie music.
During your first rehearsal, we’ll help you find the section (soprano, baritone, tenor, or alto) in which you’re naturally most comfortable singing. You’ll never have to sing alone.
Each week, we work on a couple of popular songs, working toward a repertoire of up to six songs during the session.
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NO AUDITIONS
Sheet music, lyrics, and practice audio are provided for learning.
If you have music experience, great! You’ll find new ways to enjoy your skills. And if you don’t, that works too! There’s no requirement to read music or to have prior singing experience. Many people learn by ear and repetition and pick up those skills simply through participation.

WHERE WE SING
All our spaces and activities are inclusive, collaborative, and supportive.
Rehearsals are held at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd, on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Each session we learn a new repertoire of songs. that we perform in a public concert!
PARENTS, HERE'S HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SINGER
- Be on time. Bring your child to rehearsal with their sheet music and a labeled water bottle no earlier than 6:45 PM, and pick them no later than 8:45 PM.
- Help them learn with practice at home. Use the sing-along tracks we provide online to become better familiar with the repertoire.
WANT TO JOIN IN?

Simply drop us a line to find out about current availability
MEET YOUR MUSIC TEAM

BROOKE GALLUPE

Alison Whelan
In addition to her musical pursuits, Alison once served as the chair of Saskatoon’s Broadway Business Improvement District, and was deeply involved in advocating for local businesses and the arts scene. Her efforts also extended to fundraising for various local charities, supporting causes close to her heart.
Before her European adventures, Alison held long-term managerial positions at the Broadway Theatre and The Bassment Jazz Club, where she dedicated herself to the revitalization and lasting resiliency of Saskatoon’s community-owned cultural institutions.
Now based in Victoria, BC, Alison is on a wildly different journey. She is a skilled carpenter and timber framer, bringing her creativity and craftsmanship to the construction world. Her diverse skill set and deep-rooted commitment to her community continue to shape her work. With her new venture—a youth choir—Alison is once again nurturing the next generation of artists, offering a space for young voices to be heard and celebrated.
Alison and Brooke love to sing together and perform a few times a year as part of a 4-part cover band, Covers in a Dangerous Time. After so many years away from Girls Rock Camp, Alison is ecstatic to once again have the opportunity to share her joy of music with enthusiastic young people.