Commissioned Pieces
Vancouver Cantata Singers has long championed the creation of new choral works, collaborating with leading and emerging composers to expand the Canadian repertoire. Our commissions reflect a spirit of innovation, artistic curiosity, and deep engagement with the cultural voices of our time.
December 2025
I Wash My Face in a Golden Vase
Arranged by Sophia Colpitts
May 2025
Quiet
David Gordon Duke
October 2024
Journey
Arranged by Russell Wallace and
Sam Dabrusin
October 2024
Lil’wat Lullaby
Flora Wallace, arranged by Russell Wallace
and Sam Dabrusin
February 2024
Calling Undine
Marcel Bergmann
December 2023
Gaudete
Sam Dabrusin
October, 2023
Forgotten Warriors
Russell Wallace, arr. Russell Wallace
and Sam Dabrusin
February, 2023
Zoo Nocturnes
Nicholas Ryan Kelly — co-commission with
Chronos Vocal Ensemble (Edmonton)
October, 2022
Lux Humanitas
Craig Galbraith
February, 2020
Coeli et Terra
Craig Galbraith
May, 2019
Metsä and Vuodenajat
Allan Matheson
November, 2018
Woman
Kristi Lane Sinclair
May, 2018
Io! Io!
J. Morlock
November, 2010
Revolutions
K. Fulton
February, 2009
Lux Aeterna
J. Nobles
February, 2009
Happiness Index
P. Hannan
October, 2008
Fireflies
K. Fulton
April, 2008
That Rare, Random Descent
C. Wilson
April, 2007
Piata
S. Assad
February, 2007
A Middle English Songbook
O. Underhill
October, 2005
Kyrie
B. Sled
November, 2004
Gloria Tropes
P. Hannan
February, 2003
Shattered Islands
B. Sled
December, 1999
Myn Lyking
C. Galbraith
Gabriel’s Message
B. Sled
March, 1998
When I Was Child
L. Nickel
Ruht wohl
R. Luengen
November, 1991
Long Loves Day
R. Luengen
March, 1990
Requiem
P. Bjerring
December, 1989
Gloria Sing
F. Wallace
Christ Child Lullaby
M. Mitchell
March, 1989
Five Songs of the Heart
M. Mitchell, arr.
Luo Zaho
R. Luengen
November, 1986
Love and Shapes High-Fantastica
S. Chatman
March, 1986
Cantata for Vancouver
P. Bjerring
Celebration
R. Luengen
November, 1984
There is Sweet Music Here
S. Chatman
November, 1979
The Children’s Messiah
Text by J. Ernest Runions
November, 1978
Jesus of Nazareth
P. Bjerring
