Rain Coast Choir is a non-auditioned, 5-part Rock/Pop choir based in East Vancouver, BC and led by Joline Baylis, a singer-songwriter, recording artist and vocal coach. We are a warm and vibrant community built on respect, support, and of course our love of group singing!

We are dedicated to supporting our Songbirds in their vocal and creative goals and development. We come together to support each other as we grow in our abilities, confidence and expression.

We create fine-tuned vocal arrangements of classic songs and current favourites. Over the years, we’ve sung songs by David Bowie, The Tragically Hip, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, Neil Young, Bahamas, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen and more! All songs are learned by ear with lyrics sheets and practice tracks provided... no need to read music notation, and no prior choir experience necessary! If you can sing in tune, you can learn to sing with others.

We love collaborating with artists here in Vancouver, and we have had the pleasure of performing with Leo D.E Johnson, Logan and Nathan, Daughter of the Moon, Joshua Wood, Monica Lee and Jack Garton, among others.

Fall 2024 Membership dues are as follows:

Monthly Payment Plan

• Option to pay for season tuition in 3 monthly installments of $130.

• Initial payment of $130 due upon registration to secure your spot.

• Subsequent payments will be due on the following dates:

  • October 1, 2024 - 2nd installment due

  • November 1, 2024 - 3rd installment due

• You will receive an email reminder when it's time to make your next payment.

• Payments can be made via e-transfer to register@raincoastchoir.com

• By agreeing to a monthly payment plan, members commit to pay full season tuition in 3 monthly installments.

Full Season Registration

• Save $15 if you register for the full season with a one-time payment of $375.

• Payments can be made via e-transfer to register@raincoastchoir.com.

You will receive your official welcome email with section assignment, practice materials and other information closer to the start of the season.

You can confirm your registration by taking the following steps:

Step 1. Complete the Fall 2024 Registration Form

• Indicate your preferred section and let us know about your vocal and musical goals, interests and challenges.

• Agree to the Rain Coast Choir Terms and Conditions in order to complete registration.

• If you have questions or concerns regarding our Terms and Conditions, please visit our FAQ page or contact us.

Step 2. Submit your registration fee to lock in your spot

• Payments can be made via e-transfer to register@raincoastchoir.com

• You will receive an official welcome email with your section assignment, practice materials and other information shortly before the first rehearsal.

For our Fall 2024 season, we'll continue to deepen our connection to rhythm, we'll strengthen our ability to listen and blend together intuitively, while finding free and full expression of our voices together.

We will sing songs by Seal, Spoon, our very own Joline Baylis and more!

• Winter showcase
  Our showcase is always the highlight of our season, where we come together to share songs with our friends and families. We are in the process of confirming the plans for our show, and we are strongly considering the possibility of doing two performances this season - an evening and a matinee show. Members are asked to reserve December 7th and 8th until we solidify our show plans.

• Spotlight program returns
  This season we are thrilled to be bringing back our popular "Spotlight" program!

  This is a wonderful opportunity for members to step into the spotlight and perform solo or small group ensemble pieces of their choosing at our end-of-season showcase. We're excited to showcase our talented Songbirds, and to provide a chance to share your passion with a loving and appreciative audience.

  If you are a musician, songwriter with a story to tell, or would just like to get together with a few fellow Songbirds and prepare something special to sing, this will be your chance to shine!

  Spotlight songs will be selected through a live audition process, which will take place in late-summer leading up to the season.
  
  Learn more and sign up to be a Spotlight candidate here.

• Rain Coast Choir open mic
  We will be hosting our second Rain Coast Choir open mic on October 9th at Notional Space. Our first open mic last Fall was such a special evening of music and community. We are looking forward to this chance for our singers to share their talents, practice performance skills and connect with each other.

We are currently welcoming new members for the Fall 2024 Season. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome. As long as you can sing in tune, match pitches with your voice, and learn songs by ear (with the aid of practice tracks and lyrics sheets), we’ll teach you the rest!

Members are expected to be engaged in and committed to developing their vocal and musical abilities, and to be open to following the guidance provided as we work throughout the season. Joline Baylis, the choir's director and a professional vocal coach, is passionate about providing the specific support that each singer needs in order to build confidence and skill.

You will also be supported by our dedicated section leaders, who are there to help answer questions, foster connection within your section, and coordinate section practices throughout the season.

In order to be able to sing as many songs as we can this season, we would like to make the best use of the time we have. One way to accomplish this is for singers to learn their parts to the songs on their own to the best of their ability, using the practice tracks and lyrics provided. This allows us to focus on crafting and fine-tuning the choir's sound during our rehearsal time. 

We spend each term working towards a concert at the end of the season, so it is important for members to be up-to-speed with the material as we go. Singers are expected to consider the choir a weekly commitment for the duration of the season. This helps create a cohesive group and allows each member to get the most out of the Rain Coast Choir experience!

What your membership includes

• Weekly practice in a safe, welcoming atmosphere

• Original signature Rain Coast Choir arrangements (not cookie cutter choir songs)

• Recorded practice tracks and lyrics to aid in your home practice

• Supportive, respectful vocal coaching and guidance

• Performance training and mentorship

• End-of-season performance experience

• Fellowship and connection with warm and creative new friends

• An invitation to honour your deeper connection to your voice

• A chance to explore what singing means for you, and to experience the therapeutic and uplifting effects of expressing yourself in song

Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesdays from Sept. 11th - Dec. 4th from 7:00 - 9:00pm
(Sign-in and set up at 6:45pm so we're ready to sing at 7:00pm)

Performance: December 7th and/or 8th (dates to be confirmed)

Open Mic: Wednesday, Oct. 9th

Extended Rehearsal: We will have an extra rehearsal on a Saturday afternoon in November (exact date to be confirmed).

Sectional Practices: Each section will have the opportunity to meet with their section leaders to workshop their parts at least twice throughout the season. Dates to be determined.