The Choir Practice | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Mint |
The Choir Practice is a Canadian indie pop band from Vancouver formed in 2005.
The Choir Practice formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in the spring of 2005. [1] A musical collective consisting of a rotating cast of "indie rock royalty" [2] Coco Culbertson (The Gay), Larissa Loyva ( P:ano), Ida Nilsen (Great Aunt Ida), Shane Turner (Love and Mathematics), Jenn Chycoski, Chris Kelly, Ska-T, Karin Bubas, Shira Blustein ( Blood Meridian), Sidney Vermont ( Hello, Blue Roses), Naomi Mepham, Marcy Emery, Kurt Dahle ( Limblifter, The New Pornographers), Olivia Fetherstonhaugh and Kristen Halliday, the band performs pop songs in a choral style. [3] The band was originally formed "as an excuse to drink wine and sing with friends", [4] according to Turner.
The band released their self-titled debut album on Mint Records [5] on 15 May 2007. [6] They attracted significant media notice in April when Jarvis Cocker announced that he had selected the band to open his Vancouver concert 1 May 2007. [4] The band received critical acclaim from Exclaim! for their debut. [7] They have been featured on CBC Radio. [8]
- The Choir Practice (2007)
- Citations
- ^ Reges, Margaret (12 June 2007). "The Choir Practice – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ Reges, Margaret. "The Choir Practice Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ James Tennant, The Leader-Post (2 June 2007). "A choir of new and old". Leader-Post. ISSN 0839-2870. OCLC 18451670. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ a b Connor, Shawn (3 May 2007). "Cocker picks choir". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ 'The Choir Practice' (sound recording), Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, OCLC 156956014, AMICUS No. 33371876, retrieved 8 May 2011
- ^ The Vancouver Province (15 May 2007). "When can a choir be cool? CD RELEASE PARTY – The Choir Practice". The Province. Vancouver: Postmedia Network Inc. ISSN 1197-6160. OCLC 13400184. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ Whibbs, Chris (June 2007). "Reviews > Pop & Rock > June 2007 > The Choir Practice". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. p. 30. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "The Choir Practice Artist Page". CBC Radio 3. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
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The Choir Practice | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Mint |
The Choir Practice is a Canadian indie pop band from Vancouver formed in 2005.
The Choir Practice formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in the spring of 2005. [1] A musical collective consisting of a rotating cast of "indie rock royalty" [2] Coco Culbertson (The Gay), Larissa Loyva ( P:ano), Ida Nilsen (Great Aunt Ida), Shane Turner (Love and Mathematics), Jenn Chycoski, Chris Kelly, Ska-T, Karin Bubas, Shira Blustein ( Blood Meridian), Sidney Vermont ( Hello, Blue Roses), Naomi Mepham, Marcy Emery, Kurt Dahle ( Limblifter, The New Pornographers), Olivia Fetherstonhaugh and Kristen Halliday, the band performs pop songs in a choral style. [3] The band was originally formed "as an excuse to drink wine and sing with friends", [4] according to Turner.
The band released their self-titled debut album on Mint Records [5] on 15 May 2007. [6] They attracted significant media notice in April when Jarvis Cocker announced that he had selected the band to open his Vancouver concert 1 May 2007. [4] The band received critical acclaim from Exclaim! for their debut. [7] They have been featured on CBC Radio. [8]
- The Choir Practice (2007)
- Citations
- ^ Reges, Margaret (12 June 2007). "The Choir Practice – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ Reges, Margaret. "The Choir Practice Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ James Tennant, The Leader-Post (2 June 2007). "A choir of new and old". Leader-Post. ISSN 0839-2870. OCLC 18451670. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ a b Connor, Shawn (3 May 2007). "Cocker picks choir". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ 'The Choir Practice' (sound recording), Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, OCLC 156956014, AMICUS No. 33371876, retrieved 8 May 2011
- ^ The Vancouver Province (15 May 2007). "When can a choir be cool? CD RELEASE PARTY – The Choir Practice". The Province. Vancouver: Postmedia Network Inc. ISSN 1197-6160. OCLC 13400184. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ Whibbs, Chris (June 2007). "Reviews > Pop & Rock > June 2007 > The Choir Practice". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. p. 30. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "The Choir Practice Artist Page". CBC Radio 3. Archived from the original on 2 December 2005. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
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