Powell River Chorus ~ Canada

The Powell River Chorus is a non auditioned community choir  celebrating 51 years of singing. The Chorus not only presents formal concerts in Powell River but also appears at many community events. They have traveled throughout British Columbia and enjoyed a concert tour in Europe a few years ago. The Chorus has won recognition in regional and national competitions.

 

 

 

Walter Matella, conductor

Walter Martella, a charter member of the Powell River Boys Choir, has returned to his hometown to conduct choirs where he began his musical training. A graduate of the University of Victoria, Mr. Martella furthered his conducting studies with Don James and Dr. Elmer Iseler. Mr. Martella is an accomplished trumpet soloist and jazz pianist. As well as conducting the Boys Choir and the Academy Singers he also is the conductor the Powell River Chorus and the Powell River Community Band