Part film installation, part oral history documentary, and part found-sound collage, The New Vocal Club is based on interviews and film recorded between 2021 and 2022 with local groups and communities including PKAVS, St Johnstone FC and local choirs. The resulting collage of film, free jazz, Gaelic song and textiles creates a sonic tapestry of voices.

Performance by long-term conditions choir Vocal Chord with musicians Seth Bennett and Shiori Usio dovetailing the tune into the soundtrack of the film.

Counter point work with Vocal Chord and Seth Bennett

Written By Lennon-McCartney
Arranged for Strong Voices Choir by Stephanie Carson and Briony Phillips
Performed by Strong Voices Choir


Strong Voices sings Let It Be

Written By Neil Finn
Arranged for Strong Voices Choir by Stephanie Carson and Briony Phillips
Performed by Strong Voices Choir


Strong Voices sings Don't Dream It's Over

I’m super excited to share my latest release, an original setting of “Little Child of Long Ago” by Canadian poet Marjorie Pickthall, for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. 

This piece invites both choir and audience to reflect on the timeless wonder of the Christmas story, making it a heartfelt addition to any choral repertoire—perfect for community and high school choirs.

Digital copies are available through Sheet Music Plus https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/little-child-of-long-ago-22805538.html and Sheet Music Direct https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1578808/Product.aspx 

Thank you to Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir - Virtual Singers for the beautiful recording!

Listen to the full recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djEo4JDoAlg Please subscribe for more wonderful listening!

Little Child Of Long Ago - Gerda Blok-Wilson

Gerda earned a Bachelor of Music (UBC), Professional Teaching Certificate (UBC), Kodály Teaching certificate (VAM), Master of Education (U of Calgary)-Kodály music. 

She is founding director of the 110 member Vancouver CanSing Choirs (Youth/Adult), conductor for SelfDesign home schooling choir, Artist-in-Residence for St Patrick’s Chamber Choir and provides support for grade 8-12 choir.    

 Recently, Gerda offered choral development for Simon Fraser, Lord Tennyson Choirs, original musical theatre at General Wolfe, and conducting development for the BC Kodály Association-Douglas College.

 Gerda’s career has included performance tours in England, New York, across Canada, commissioned choral pieces by Raminsh, Telfer and Bosma and performance honours at Carnegie Hall (Missa Brevis by Raminsh), Ottawa (Unisong Festival), Musicfest Canada (Calgary/Vancouver/Ottawa), Performing Arts BC and National Festivals.  She has conducted the BC Music Educator’s Honour Elementary Choir and her choirs have been   demonstration choirs at festivals including Musicfest Canada and BC Performing Arts Festival.

Gerda was conductor for the award-winning Bel Canto Choirs (Prince George), PG Jazz, Cantata Singers, PGSSHigh School choir.  She served as Music Resource Teacher for SD#57 and taught summer music education courses at UNBC.  She has 4 mini-musicals published by THEMES AND VARIATIONS and continues to arrange and compose music for choirs. 

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