Sing When Asked To

In addition to the major concerts we produce, we also enjoy lending our voice to support a variety of community events. These singing engagements are called SWATs (Sing When Asked To).

To invite our participation in an event, contact shivon@gettinhigherchoir.ca or denis@gettinhigherchoir.ca.

Over the years we have sung at many choir members events, including memorials and dedications. The following are some of the other SWAT events we’ve attended around south-western British Columbia.

The choir sings while creating the “Tree of Life,” a collaborative art event in a clearcut in the Walbran Forest.

FUNDRAISING

• African Dinner and Fundraiser for HIV Aids
• “Eyes In Need,” a benefit concert and auction for choir member Sabine Laubental
• Singing in Rob Dyke, who swam around Vancouver Island to raise funds and awareness of water safety (Red Cross)
• Benefit concert and auction for African Aids Angels
• Relay For Life for the Canadian Cancer Society
• Kapasseni, Mozambique Fundraiser and Fall Presentation

COMMUNITY

• “Artists of Conscience,” Victoria International Arts Symposium
• The Disability and Chronic Illness Workshop
• Saanich Showcase, The District of Saanich
• Dinner for the Homeless, British Columbia Ferries
• “Embracing the World,” Maxwell Bahai International School Event
• “Learning and the World We Want,” University of Victoria Conference Closing
• James Bay Community Market and Moss Street Markets
• “Celebrating Spirit,” A Family Event
• Victoria Inter-Cultural Association’s Folkfest (annually since 1998)
• Saanich Centennial Celebration
• Strength in Community Festival
• Light One Candle: Song, Healing and Hope for Ovarian Cancer
• National Days of Healing and Reconciliation, in Duncan and Victoria BC
• Compassion in Action Week
• “The Great Turning,” public presentation of the book by David Korten

PEACE

• Musical Tribute to the Dalai Lama, Vancouver BC
• Second International Department of Peace Summit, Royal Roads University
• World Peace Forum, Vancouver BC
• World Harmony Run and Torch procession
• “A Celebration of Global Understanding”
  Victoria International Development Education Association
• “Navigating Towards a Peaceful World,”
  a Remembrance Day Service

ENVIRONMENT

• “Tree of Life,” a collaborative art event in a clearcut in the Walbran Forest
• Rally to Defend Beautiful BC’s trees. Creating a tree and message
  on the lawn in front of the BC Legislative Buildings, for aerial photo.

JUSTICE

• Restorative Justice Event at William Head Institution
• National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women