Are you searching for a way to inspire your band or choir? Musicale provides a variety of benefits, including motivation and rewards, adjudication and workshops, mass band and choir experiences, opportunities for colleague interaction, positive peer influence, recreation, and plenty of fun.

Guest Conductors

Charlene Heins—Jr. Band

 For more than 30 years, Charlene has led choirs and bands in both schools and community groups, guiding students to discover the joy of making music together. Now teaching at Providence Christian School, she continues to inspire young musicians to use their gifts for God’s glory. Her groups have excelled at festivals over the years, but her greatest joy is watching students grow in confidence and in their love of praising the Lord through music.

James Caswell—Sr. Band

James is the Fine Arts Coordinator at White Rock Christian Academy. He has been active in music ministry and education for over 30 years. An instrumental specialist, James has taught music in Manitoba and BC for over 20 years and his ensembles have won numerous awards.

Elsie Eelhart—Choir

Elsie is a retired schoolteacher having taught in BC and Alberta for over 40 years. During this time, she has participated and led school, church, and community choirs. Her choirs have received numerous awards and enjoyed going on tour both locally and provincially. Currently, she works as a substitute teacher with Lethbridge School Division.

Repertoire

Music Direct Ltd and they have agreed to give teachers a 10% discount if they order the music through them.  This is the same as the last few years.  

• Jr. Band

  “Canadian Theme: Repertoire 2026”

  Theme: Celebrate Canada’s diverse musical landscapes through pieces inspired by our country’s culture and landmarks.

  Selections:

  1. Sketches of Canada – Listen / Order on J.W. Pepper

  2. The Moon of Winter (The Huron Carol) – Vince Gassi – Alfred Music Link

  3. Lion’s Gate – inspired by Vancouver’s Lion’s Gate Bridge – View on J.W. Pepper

  4. Western Fair – Canadian Composer – View on ENP Music

• Sr. Band

  1.Under the Prairie Sky – Bob Buckley – 2.5

  2.  Nostalgia – Rossano Galante – 3

  3.Among The Clouds – Brian Balmages – 3

• Choir

  A diverse mix of classic and contemporary choral works for SATB and two-part voicings.

  1. Adiemus – Karl Jenkins (2-Part) — J.W. Pepper — #48023769

  2. Great and Mighty Lord – Arr. Mark Hayes (SATB) — Sheet Music Plus — #10/3961L

  3. Go Out in Song – Lloyd Larson (SATB) — J.W. Pepper — #10/4143L

  4. Into the West – Arr. Alan Billingsley (SATB) — J.W. Pepper — #CHMO4O56

  5. Anthem to the Trinity – Arr. Howard Helvey (SATB) — J.W. Pepper — #00116834

     **Please be aware that choir groups must bring their own accompanist along with their ensemble.

Part B—Individual Student & Chaperone Info

Once your group registration is complete, you’ll move to Part B to provide individual details for each participant.

• Enter student information, including instruments or voicing.

• Register chaperones (please note ACSIWC’s 1:10 chaperone-to-student ratio requirement).

• Provide details about allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Submit accommodation requests for your group.

Part B registration link will be forwarded to registered directors the first week of January 2026.

Director Zoom Meetings

There will be two Director’s Zoom Meetings held on January 12 and March 9 at 7 PM PST (BC) | 8 PM MST (AB). They will run for approximately 30–45 minutes.

• If this is your first time at Musicale, your attendance is mandatory.

• If you have attended Musicale before, we strongly encourage your attendance as they will help you stay informed, ask questions as needed, and connect with other directors who are attending Spring Musicale 2026.

• Meeting topics can be found on Director Zoom Meetings 2026 document in Director Google Drive, or previously sent emails.

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Contact

ACSI Western Canada Office
Phone: 403.948.2332
Email: acsiwc_info@acsi.org

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