The Resound Gala has distinguished itself as one of the most engaging, beautiful, and entertaining events in the city. This week, we celebrate two individuals whose talents make this a night to remember: Chor Leoni’s Artistic Director, Erick Lichte, and Gala Auctioneer and Committee Member, Fred Lee. With the generous support of our Volunteer Sponsor, Carter Cadillac North Shore & Burnaby, we invite you to give these two community leaders a round of applause. Join us for another breathtaking event on May 27th. Remaining tickets for Resound are extremely limited.
Fred Lee (@fredabouttown )
Vancouver's Man About Town Fred Lee has had a distinguished record helping steer charities raise big bucks for worthy causes. In addition to hosting fundraisers and raising millions as an auctioneer, Fred is a mentor to many and continues to give of his time and expertise to many not-for-profit organizations, including the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, Chor Leoni and CampOUT!. Recognized for his impactful work, his contributions have been cited by many, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charity Champion, King Charles III Coronation Medal for Community Service and UBC President’s Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. In 2024, 2025 and 2026 Fred was named to Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 List.
Erick Lichte (@ericklichte )
Erick Lichte is the Artistic Director of Chor Leoni, Canada's largest choral organization and one of North America's most active volunteer choirs. For 14 years, Erick has worked with Chor Leoni to create life-long singers and a deeply engaged community who supports this organization's work. One of Erick's greatest joys of life has been watching how Chor Leoni and the Resound Gala help realize his deeply held vision of a city, province and country made better through the power of choral music.
Resound Gala
Presented by RBC PH&N Investment Counsel
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United
6PM
Gala Ticket: $425
Impresario Ticket: $625
Few tickets remain! Get yours now via the link in our bio or visit chorleoni.org/resound
💫 NEW ALBUM ALERT 💫
Our new album, This Air | This Earth, is now available on all major streaming platforms, and we can't wait for you to hear it!
“From our bodies, rooted in the earth, come sounds and singing, rarefactions and reverberations full of memories of the past and hope for our shared future. To me, this is what this album is about and what forms the connection between these two world-premiere recordings.” - Erick Lichte
✈️ This Air | This Earth begins with Canadian composer Don Macdonald’s “High Flight,” a lush, six movement work that sets the words of RCAF soldier-poet John Gillespie Magee Jr. to music. The work is a celebration of life, of soaring, of living and loving. This music connects us with a young man, his beautiful mind, his idealism and his untimely death. "High Flight" marks a death by honouring life lived to its fullest. The work was recorded at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, and features pianist Tina Chang and cellist Jonathan Lo.
🌎️ Recorded at Chan Shun Concert Hall at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Melissa Dunphy’s piece, “The Things We Leave Behind”, rounds out the album and invites listeners to explore humanity’s legacies buried beneath the Earth’s surface and how they might appear to future civilizations. The recording features harpist Vivian Chen and saxophonist Julia Nolan.
“The Things We Leave Behind" overtly links the past, the now, and the future with uncommon heart, humour, honesty and beauty. In this work, we not only see, but feel our connection to our past and future and hopefully, a deeper sense of our shared humanity across the millennia.
Listen now wherever you stream your music via the link in our bio.
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One week ago, Chor Leoni held its third annual Resound Gala. Through the amazing work of our committee, staff, and the members of the choir, we raised just over $400,000 for the choir, especially in support of our MYVoice Educational Program.
There is so much gratitude in my heart for so many people-
Our incredible co-chairs John Evans and Bruce Munro Wright who led our brilliant committee: Monique Badun, Jessie Bobinski, James Carter, Sophia Cheng, Shannon Dolphin, Joy Jennissen, Mariat Jibril, Paul Larocque, Fred Lee, Mónica Reyes, Bikki Singh, Jessica Taylor, Nessa van Bergen, Nada Vuksic.
The event was planned to perfection by the incomparable Jane Caddick Gardiner with food by Chef Dino Renaerts and the whole Bon Vivant team.
We were joined by gorgeous guest artist Jimmie Herrod who sang with beauty and grace. Huge love to all of the Chor Leoni singers who sang beautifully, volunteered their time and also internally raised $12,000 for the choir. These singers are the heart and soul of this whole organization.
Special thanks to RBC who was the evening's lead partner and to the 300 guest who made the evening magical and opened their hearts to what choral singing can bring to our community.
Huge thanks to Stash Bylicki who has made this event his baby.
Thank you all.
Announcing our full season of concerts, and I could not be more excited to share these offerings.
Our 33rd annual Remembrance Day concert features works by Kenneth Jennings, Eriks Esenvalds, John August Pamintuan, Russell Wallace, Don Macdonald, Roydon Tse, Henrik Dahlgren, and a brand new work from our incoming composer in residence Marie-Claire Saindon
Christmas with Chor Leoni will feature a world premiere carol arrangements from Dan Forrest and Gerald Gurss, plus works by B.E. Boykin, John August Pamintuan, Naomi Laviolette, and Howard Helvey. Joining us on stage Tina Chang, Keith Sinclair, Laurence Mollerup and Karen Lee-Morlang.
Our PopCapella concerts will be presented at the iconic Rio Theatre in East Van and will feature 3D projections on the big screen!
The Leonids return in May for Harmonia and The Big Roar, I can't wait to work with Glenn Miller, Dan Schwartz, Sam Kreidenweis, Harrison Hintzsch, Jacob Perry, Matthew Newhouse, Brian Hinman, Gregorio Taniguchi, and Tomas Cruz.
Our Resound Gala returns to Saint Andrew's-Wesley and we finish our year with our annual composer competition featuring Roydon Tse, Tawnie Olson, and Benjamin Sigerson.
It will be a beautiful year of music, shared live and online. I hop you can be a part of it
