Arts & Music

The Briercrest College Singers is a large accompanied choir that practices several times a week and performs in local churches and at events throughout the year, including the Briercrest Christmas production, Voices from the Front (Remembrance Day production), and Opera Scenes.

The Briercrest orchestra accompanies the choir and performs at the annual Christmas production, classical concerts, and other special events. This ensemble consists of a combination of students, community members, and professionals, giving you the opportunity to gain friends and mentors among those who are more experienced in their art.

Worship teams lead music during the College's chapel services, four times per week. These groups develop a close-knit bond as they explore the many aspects of practical worship leadership and develop their own skills throughout the academic year.

Resonant is a 12 to 14-voice a cappella ensemble. Throughout the year, this group performs at many events on campus and tours Western Canada, performing vocal literature in genres including sacred, contemporary, gospel, and folk.

Briercrest College is home to a digital recording studio where albums have been produced by many students. Our recording studio gives you the opportunity to learn about the recording industry and explore this area of the arts.

The keyboard lab allows our advanced and beginner students to study piano in a group setting. The lab also contains a variety of electronic keyboards so you can learn the principles of electronic music.

Video production is a class designed to equip students with the skills necessary for effective video communications. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of camera shooting, setting up and operating a non-linear video editing suite, and engineering live video productions. Our advanced course gives you the opportunity to refine your skills in shooting, lighting, graphics, editing, and producing as you gain valuable experience doing practical projects.

Our live sound and production class equips you with the knowledge and skills of live sound engineering including set-up, signal flow, microphone techniques, mixing techniques, and signal processing. We also explore related production topics like the basics of lighting, PowerPoint, stage management, and professional etiquette.

Props and set design are a vital part of the Briercrest Christmas Musical, Briercrest Summer Stage, and Youth Quake productions. As a result, artistic students are given many opportunities to use their talents.