Auass - Vancouver Youth Choir

The Vancouver Youth Choir, under the direction of Carrie Tennant, performs “Auass" by Alex Vollant. Recorded on April 21, 2024 at the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus in Richmond, BC.
Solo by Alex Vollant
Audio and videography by Dan Loan
In Alex's words, "Auass" ("Child" in Innu) honours the courage, resilience, and healing of Residential School survivors. The piece follows an elder's journey to their inner child, culminating in a message of hope: "Tomorrow will be brighter" - highlighting the forward-looking spirit of truth and reconciliation. For more information about this piece and/or Alex Volant, please go to cypresschoral....
The Vancouver Youth Choir gratefully performs and operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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[@CraigTompkins]

Stunning! Thank you to you and Alex for presenting this beautiful piece. I hope there are plenty more like it coming along!