Sooke Philharmonic Chorus

The chorus began as the Sooke Festival Chorus, performing in the millennium Sooke Festival of Performing Arts under the direction of Christopher Symons. After two seasons, it became the Sooke Philharmonic Chorus in 2002, with Mary Holland as Choral Director.

Now under the direction of Wade Noble, this auditioned group of approximately 30 singers performs classical repertoire with the Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players twice a year.

2010 - 2011 Performances with the Sooke Philharmonic:

Dec. 4 and 5, 2010
Handel's Messiah

Apr. 9 and 10, 2011
Mozart's Requiem

Wade Noble, B.Mus., M.Mus. (U.Vic.)

Wade Noble has lived in Victoria since 1987, during which time he has completed two music degrees and has become an active performer, conductor, instructor and clinician throughout Vancouver Island.

An enthusiastic and exuberant conductor, Wade is well-known for being able to bring out high levels of musicianship from people of widely varying skills and backgrounds. He is dedicated to inspiring the musicians who work with him to reach past their limits and take on increasingly challenging works.

Wade’s other great passion in life is motorcycling, and the bearded and tattooed choral director can regularly be seen (and heard) cruising down the highways on his motorcycle.
In addition to his work with the Sooke Philharmonic Chorus, Wade also conducts Sooke’s favourite chamber choir Ekoos, and once weekly commutes to Nanaimo where he conducts the 90-voice Malaspina Choir. Wade also takes on engagements as a baritone soloist whenever possible and enjoys singing in the semi-pro chamber choir Voces Intimae.