The Way We Are

CP Express is a popular music ensemble comprised of 14 musicians and vocalists as well as 2 sound and lighting technicians. They are selected over a two-week audition period at the beginning of each school year. It is a yearlong school initiated credit course that is slotted into the timetable and requires the students to dedicate and commit much of their time to a variety of performances. The program involves the learning and performing of an extensive (three hour) repertoire of songs (35-40). The group gives approximately 20-30 performances per year. They perform regional school tours, at symposiums, at winter and summer fairs, social events, school assemblies, conferences, highlight concerts with Juno award winning artists and any other engagements as they arise through any given year. Past groups have had the opportunity to perform in Banff and even London, England.

CP Express is a group that is totally self-sufficient. We have all the equipment and lighting necessary for our performances. We simply require a standard stage or sufficient floor space to set-up our equipment (approx. 30’ span x 15’ depth). To use our lights and sound system we need access to a 220v outlet (stove) within 100’ of the performance area. We require a set-up time of approximately 1h15mins and a teardown time of approximately 45mins. Our shows generally last 1h30 to 1h45, depending on the time allotment given by the host school or type of concert.

For more information or to book the group please do not hesitate to contact the director, Dale Normandeau, at his office or via email.