October 14, 2026 - First Rehearsal
The Langley Christmas Choir Is Back!
The Langley Christmas Choir is returning for its fourth year! The Langley Christmas Choir is a short-term, community-based choir that brings experienced singers together to enjoy the camaraderie of singing, prepare a festive program, and perform a concert during the Christmas season. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of choral singing without the longer-term commitment of a year-round choir. Over the past three years, 45–50 singers from across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have joined the church choir to rehearse and share the joy of Christmas through song. We are excited to bring singers together once again this fall to create a dynamic community choir and a memorable Christmas concert!
Singers Welcome!
The Langley Christmas Choir is open to singers with previous choral experience who are comfortable singing in SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) and reading choral music. We are looking for singers in all four sections — soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Come join us for a two months of great music, new friendships, and the joy of singing together
Christmas Concert: Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, October 14 – December 2, 2026, 7:45–9:30 p.m.
Singers should be prepared to attend all rehearsals in order to support the ensemble and prepare the concert program.
Interested in Singing In The Choir?
Contact Gail Suderman, Music Director, for information: Email: gail.svlc@shaw.ca
Registration
Click on the link to complete and submit registration: Registration Form
Guest Artists
We are delighted to welcome back Gospel singer, Crystal Hicks. Joining Crystal this year is Classical Baritone, Stephen Duncan.
Crystal brings a passionate, dynamic voice and powerful stage presence that have made her a favourite of Good Noise audiences. Her singing career began in her home country of the Bahamas, where she won the “Best Female Recording Artist” award as a teenager. Since then, she has established herself as a powerhouse vocalist with a particular passion for Gospel, Soul, and R&B.
Classical baritone, Stephen Duncan, specializes in art song and oratorio singing. Formerly a member of Juno nominated a capella ensemble musica intima. He brings his warmth and energy to music and loves collaborating with others to create artistic beauty.
Cost
There is no cost to join the Langley Christmas Choir. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is pleased to host this special community choral event.
Location: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 20097 72nd Avenue, Langley, BC
All rehearsals and the Christmas concert will take place at the church.
Music
The program will feature a festive variety of SATB Christmas choral music, ranging from traditional favourites to contemporary pop, along with Gospel-inspired Christmas music. There will be something to inspire and delight both singers and audiences!
Music Director
Gail Suderman, Music Director at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, brings extensive experience as a conductor, voice professor, choral director, and performing musician. Her musical career spans more than 30 years in secondary and post-secondary education, professional performance, and community music-making. With a background that encompasses classical voice, opera, choral music, Pop/R&B/Gospel, piano, and conducting, Gail is equally at home directing orchestras and choirs or leading Gospel and contemporary music. She has directed community ensembles including the Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir and served as Director of Voice and Choral Music at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she conducted the University Chorus.
