Winter Solstice song circle
Hi, Folks! We hope you can join us for our traditional Winter Solstice song circle on Wednesday, Dec 21, either in person at the Friends’ Meeting House at 1090 W. 70th Ave. in Vancouver or on Zoom.
From the Archives: The Banks of the Similkameen
During the September 21, 2022 online song circle, we played the first minute and a half of this recording of The Banks of the Similkameen, sung by Phil Thomas and accompanied by Barry Hall on the banjo, recorded at the 10th anniversary gathering of the VFSS in July, 1969. Here’s the full recording:
63rd Anniversary Celebration & Other Summer Events
Here’s our schedule of events for the next three months: Wed., July 6: In-Person Song Circle at the Friends’ Meeting HouseWed., July 20: 63rd Anniversary Celebration!Wed., Aug. 3: In-Person Song Circle at the Friends’ Meeting HouseWed., Aug. 17: Online Song Circle on ZoomWed., Sep. 7: In-Person Song Circle at the Friends’ Meeting HouseWed., Sep 21: Online Song Circle on ZoomFri., Sep. 30 — Sun. Oct. 2: Annual Retreat at Camp Alexandra …
VFSS Song Circles in June
Here’s our schedule for the month of June: June 1: In-Person Song Circle at the Friends’ Meeting House, 1090 W. 70th Ave., Vancouver, BC June 15: Online Song Circle on Zoom, featuring The Burnaby Mountain Mamas (Pat Howard, Janie Benna & Rena Pinteric) We hope you can join us at one or both events! Regarding the June 1st…
VFSS Song Circles in May
Continuing with our cautious and gradual resumption of in-person gatherings, here’s our schedule for the month of May: May 4: In-Person Song Circle at the Friends’ Meeting House May 18: Online Song Circle on Zoom, featuring: Cliff Rice All the same Covid safety measures that were in place for our last two in-person gatherings will apply…
VFSS Song Circles in April
The feedback from those who attended our test in-person event on March 2nd was all positive, so we’re going to do the same in April: April 6: In-Person Song Circle at the Friends’ Meeting House, theme: Let’s Sing Together! (again!) April 20: Online Song Circle on Zoom, featuring: Elizabeth Dunn All the same Covid safety measures that…
From the Archives: The Family of Woman and Man
During the March 16, 2022 online song circle, we played the first minute of this recording of Three Strong Winds (Jim Edmondson, Christina Ray, and Ellen van der Hoeven) singing The Family of Woman and Man, recorded at a VFSS Retreat in 1991. Here’s the full recording: Here are the lyrics:
In-Person Song Circle, March 2nd!
Important Announcement: We are holding an in-person song circle on March 2nd — Let’s Sing Together! In light of the recent relaxation of some of BC’s COVID-19 public health orders, the VFSS Board of Directors has voted to proceed with a plan we have been working on for several months now. On March 2nd, we plan to…
The 2021 Al Cox Awards
At the February 2, 2022 online song circle, VFSS Secretary Jim Edmondson made the following announcement: I’m excited to introduce a new tradition into the Folk tonight. For 2021, the Folk Board is presenting three VFSS members with a well deserved recognition award. We decided to call it the Al Cox Award for outstanding service…
Medieval ear-worm challenge
Riu Riu Chiu Can you learn one of the 3 parts of this 16th century spanish villancico before we meet again in person? Beware, the catchy tune and rhythm with an extra beat thrown in at the end of phrases can quickly become an endless loop in your aural channels.