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ChoirFolk

by Clayton Dyck
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About the show

Community choirs and the people in them are something to sing about! Join Host Clayton Dyck and his international guests as they explore what makes them tick and how they bring much-needed harmony and wellness to our world.

Latest episodes

  • Daring to Suck: Choir Dynamo Wendy Nixon Stothert! (Part Two)

    October 7, 2026 · 34 min

    Wendy and Clayton continue to explore her research on what can help singers overcome performance anxiety, including her new work with collaborative vocal improvisation and song circles.  They also touch on the good and bad of AI in the…

  • Daring to Suck: Choir Dynamo Wendy Nixon Stothert! (Part One)

    October 7, 2026 · 34 min

    Doing amazing things with mutliple song communities on Vancouver Island, Wendy shares her journey from Tupperware-funded origins to leading a military wives choir at the Invictus Games. She and Clayton also begin an enlightening…

  • Season Two Premiere: Canadiana Gospel! Rising Up with Karen Burke (Part Two)

    September 23, 2026 · 30 min

    Karen shares stories of how gospel choirs can transform secular audiences and discusses her role with Choral Canada, Canada's largest choral organization, and how it's evolving to keep up pace with the times.  Plus, she has a few ChoirFolk…

  • Season Two Premiere: Canadiana Gospel! Rising Up with Karen Burke (Part One)

    September 23, 2026 · 35 min

    Yes, it's a thing!  Canadian gospel has been uplifting and moving folks north of the border for decades with its own unique style.  Choir director extraordinaire Karen Burke and host Clayton Dyck explore its origins, her family's rich…

  • Hanging with the ChoirFolk Panel! (Part Two)

    October 29, 2025 · 29 min

    Jo, Juliana and Michele explore the "personalities" of community choirs and how choirs provide support and healing to members and audiences.  They also share what makes them laugh and cry during a performance, and the value of a good…

  • Hanging with the ChoirFolk Panel! (Part One)

    October 29, 2025 · 32 min

    What's it like to be part of a community choir?  City Soul Choir members Jo Neill, Juliana Koo and Michele Roger share their origin stories, discuss how they prepare and reveal how they approach their biggest fears when performing.  It's…

  • Remaking Memories: Dementia Choirs with Erica Phare-Bergh (Part Two)

    October 15, 2025 · 24 min

    Erica and Clayton explore the vital role of communities in supporting dementia choirs and highlight an exciting new initiative that involves kids in these choirs. They also discuss how this is becoming a global movement! Check out Erica's…

  • Remaking Memories: Dementia Choirs with Erica Phare-Bergh (Part One)

    October 15, 2025 · 27 min

    Can choral singing literally bring back memories?  Good Vibes Memory Choirs founder Erica Phare-Bergh shares how dementia choirs work, and how research is showing their benefits, not only for those afflicted with dementia, but their…