Please consider making a donation to Bytown Voices Community Choir

Throughout the pandemic we maintained a program of singing and rehearsals without concert presentation.  We were delighted to present our first public post-covid concert, Reflections, on December 11, 2022. With the return to a full in-person rehearsal and concert program the choir has been expanded to include youngsters age 9 and up. 
We have just celebrated our 25th anniversary  with the concert Celebration ! on May 4, 2025  in St. François d'Assise Church in Ottawa.  We  performed the timeless classic Vivaldi's Gloria and the Ottawa premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare . Joining the choir were Ottawa  soloists Devon Thivierge and Kathleen Radke and a local 15 member chamber group led by Joan Fearnley, Bytown Voices Director of Music and assisted by our pianist Carla Klassen on both the box organ and the grand piano. 

In normal times about half our annual costs are covered by concert ticket sales and fundraising. However with no income from five cancelled concerts, the "pandemic program" was subsidized from our limited reserves.

We are grateful for all and any donations to help us move successfully into the future to sing for our community once again.  To donate online, please see the form below. 

Thank you.
Catherine Smith, President

                 Celebration! Spring Concert   Sunday, May 4, 2025   St. François d'Assise Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Bytown Voices charges for concert tickets and each choir member pays a seasonal membership fee. We also raise funds from sponsorships and mount internal fundraisers. We are constantly seeking to take on musical challenges to make our concerts more enjoyable for you. But we need your help. Your donation to the Bytown Voices Community Choir helps with:

  • Music scores. The choir pays on average $250 per song and may purchase up to 8 songs for a single concert.
  • Musician fees: director of music, choir pianist, additional concert musicians as needed. 
  • Educational activities and resources. Includes home-practice resources, workshops etc.
  • Operational costs. Includes rent, insurance, piano tuning, publicity, for rehearsals and concerts.
  • Community outreach. The choir usually performs at seniors' assisted living residences twice a year.

 HOW TO MAKE A SECURE ONLINE  DONATION WITH YOUR CREDIT or DEBIT CARD

NOTE: Bytown Voices uses the ZEFFY platform  to process online payments securely. ZEFFY is a Canadian social impact company, based in Montreal.  Their secure platform is used by more than 2,000 non-profit organizations in Canada, such as the University of Ottawa.  ZEFFY charges no fee on the transaction.  Bytown Voices receives 100% of any donation. 

ZEFFY asks for a voluntary donation to support their organization.  To decline an additional contribution, when you reach the summary page of your donation, click the right hand box by the line which says "Support the 100% free Canadian Platform..."  Select OTHER - then enter 0

Bytown Voices is a not-for-profit organization. Though we cannot issue a CRA tax deductible receipt you will receive a receipt for your records.