This unique choir features accompaniment (and rockin’ solos) by piano, bass, guitar, and drums. Performing music by bands like Journey, Whitesnake, The Beatles, Van Halen, Guns n’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, and other fun rockers. This is a choir where you can really belt it out! Arrangements are for soprano, alto, tenor, bass, along with the band… and on some songs there’s the opportunity to sing a solo part, backed up by the whole choir and band!
This is a non-auditioned choir, and we believe that everyone has what it takes to rock with us! Not a musician or a notation reader? No problem, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got amazing AI vocal demos to practice with, along with some other awesome tools to help make everyone 100% confident!
The choir rehearses Thursdays starting October 23 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church (1136 6th Ave) – please don’t show up without registering. We’ll take a break in rehearsals for the holidays on December 25 & January 1. We wrap up the season of rehearsals with a performance at The Sagebrush Theatre on April 16th. Proceeds from the concert are donated to donated to a great cause – Mount Paul Community Food Centre, supporting local food security!
If you need to miss some sessions, no problem! You’re not required to be at every single rehearsal in order to take part. This is a FUN choir, and we don’t want it to feel like a lot of pressure to enjoy.
want to join us? click to register now!
About choir director Brendan Methot
Brendan Methot is a versatile and in-demand multi-instrumentalist who has called Kamloops home since 2000. With a rich musical foundation that includes piano (RCM Grade 9 with theory), bass guitar, drums, and guitar, Brendan has become a cornerstone of the local music scene. In previous years he’s performed extensively with well-known acts such as The Dave Coalmine Band, The Nick Fast Band, The Decoys, and The Angie Heinze Band, and has stepped in for groups like Shattered Blue, The Eh! Team, and The Blaine Alexander Project. In addition to being the bass player for the Jeremey Kneeshaw Band, Brendan is also the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for Handsome Lou, a high-energy band known for their engaging live shows.
Beyond his band work, Brendan fronts a successful solo acoustic project under Brendan Methot Entertainment, where his warm vocals, polished playing, and crowd-pleasing style have made him a favorite at weddings, wineries, pubs, and other private events. He’s played many local and regional venues including The Blue Grotto, The Rock ‘n Firkin Pub, Pogue Mahone Irish Pub, Music in the Park in Kamloops, Privato Winery, Tumbleweeds Pub, The Scotch Creek Hub, and the annual CN Holiday Train stage. His performances have also reached audiences in Chase, Salmon Arm, Barriere, and 100 Mile House, along with countless backyard BBQs, anniversary parties, and community events.
Brendan is also half of a high-energy dueling piano show alongside Jeremy Kneeshaw, delivering sing-alongs, laughs, and crowd work in a dynamic, interactive format. On top of it all, he works year-round as a sought-after wedding and event DJ with Solo Entertainment, bringing professionalism, great music, and good vibes to every occasion. Whether performing solo, rocking a stage with his band, or behind the decks at a party, Brendan Methot brings heart, talent, and a deep love for music to everything he does. He’s thrilled to begin this next musical chapter helping guide a brand new Rock Choir here in Kamloops.
about Choir Creator Nick La Riviere
Choir creator, organizer, and arranger (chart writer) Nick La Riviere is a professional freelance musician. He tours across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Europe with various bands including the Juno winning band, The Paperboys. His main instrument is trombone, but he also loves to sing, play bass, piano, and conch shells (yes, for real). He loves playing all styles of music and has performed with iconic rock band 54-40, as well as composed horn charts for their show. In addition to performing, Nick directs the Victoria Rock Choir, The Nanaimo Rock Choir, The Soul Source R&B Band, and The Jive Big Band. Nick also has created the Chilliwack Rock Choir and the Vancouver Rock Choir.
VIDEOS
CBC Kamloops Radio Interview – Daybreak with Shelley Joyce, interviews with Nick La Riviere and Brendan Methot
Not sure if you’re a Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass? This should help… and also inspire you with our super fun arrangement of Don’t Stop Believin’! (this is probably about the most complicated arrangement we’ll try by the way!)
Want to skip to the song? Click here!
Check out how we make awesome demo tracks using AI voices for our members to practice with!
Q&A
Will there be opportunities for solo singing, or is it all choral?
YES! Some of the arrangements will include solos where one person can take the lead, backed by the choir.
For those who can’t read notation, how will rehearsals works?
Whenever possible notation reading members will stand between non-reading members at rehearsal. Also, the music will be given out ahead of the first rehearsal, both in notation and in the online playback system (see the video above) so you’ve got a chance to start getting comfortable with it before singing with the group.
Can I come check out the choir before committing?
YES, there is a trial option! To register for the trial select trial deposit in the form below. Your deposit is fully refundable only if you attend the first session and let me know by email that the choir isn’t for you in the 2 days following the first rehearsal. That will allow me to admit someone from the wait list in time for the next rehearsal. Note the a trial is only possible at the first rehearsal of the season so we can solidify our membership early on, with everyone getting to know the music together.
Are voice roles (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) gender specific?
NO! Anyone is welcome to whatever part suits their vocal range.
What age are choir members?
We welcome adults of all ages!
Is there a fee?
Yes – there are a lot of expenses with this group including a paid 4 piece band at all rehearsals, choir leader, rehearsal space, performance venue, administration.. However even with all this it costs only $12/rehearsal!
Can I split up the choir fee in to smaller payments?
Easy! Just select the trial in the registration form and you’ll automatically receive an email with instructions on breaking up the rest.
About the charity we support
Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC) is operated by Interior Community Services and is a welcoming place where people come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food for all. Community members can expand their food skills and well as increase access, literacy and education. Community members find their voices on the issues that matter to them, and people find friends and support. CFCs offer multifaceted, integrated, responsive and prevention-focused programming in a shared space where food builds health, hope, skills and community.
Questions?
Contact sing@kamloopsrockchoir.com
WANT TO JOIN US? Register now with the form below!
If your section is showing ‘wait list’ please join the wait list here (click) and we’ll get you in as soon as we can
The secure payment is processed by Stripe. If you’ve completed the registration successfully, you should see a thank you screen and immediately receive an email from Jotform with a welcome email that has all the details on dates, times, and a link to download the music. Watch your spam folder if you don’t receive it. Receipts are available on request. Refund policy: In order to be refunded you must either let me know by email that you won’t be able to attend after all before October 9, 2025 so there’s time for me to allow someone from the wait list to take your spot, or attend the first session and let me know the choir isn’t for you by October 25, 2025 (as described in the trial information above)