Our mid-January retreat weekend with Erin Howden was nothing short of inspiring for Canadian Showtime! With our “Dream” theme guiding the weekend, we leaned fully into the fun and focus—yes, that meant rehearsing in PJs, laughing through a spirited VLQ contest (winners being PB’n’J JAM PAC’D!), and getting creative together while making dreamcatchers during a team-building craft. Those moments of play brought us closer and reminded us why we love singing together. Under Erin’s thoughtful and energizing coaching, we made real, tangible progress, sharpening our sound, deepening our connection, and dreaming bigger about what’s possible. The balance of hard work and joy made the learning stick, and the entire chorus left feeling motivated and confident. This retreat truly set the tone for the next phase of our season. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and are incredibly excited to keep building on this momentum as we move toward Regionals—dreaming, working, and singing our hearts out together.

Sarah Laham