Children’s Choirs
Cantilon
Primary Choirs
Ages 6-10; weekly rehearsals; scheduled performances; performs folksong,
secular and sacred choral music from all periods
Conductors: Josie Burgess
Non-auditioned: Registration May to early September
Contact: Sheena Ross 732-1262
E-mail: cantilon@telusplanet.net
Website: www.cantilonchoirs.ca
Cantilon
Children’s Choirs
Ages 10-14; occasional touring; weekly rehearsals; scheduled performances;
performs folksong, secular and sacred choral music from all periods
Conductor: Heather Johnson
Auditions: June, August, September; by appointment
Contact: Sheena Ross 732-1262
E-mail: cantilon@telusplanet.net
Website: www.cantilonchoirs.ca
Edmonton Boys' Choir
EBC is the newest choir in our choir family and provides a nurturing home for male singers ages 11-15 (grades 6-9). Not only is it important for boys this age to continue to receive quality vocal training and music education, but EBC also provides a secure environment for boys to develop socially. This choir has the opportunity to perform on its own and in conjunction with the other choirs in our choir family: Edmonton Junior Children’s Choir, Edmonton Children’s Choir, Edmonton Boys’ Choir and Edmonton Youth Choir.
Conductor: Dr. John Wiebe
Auditions: June, August, September by appointment
Contact: John Wiebe 994-6539
Email: John@EdmontonYouthChoir.ca
Edmonton
Junior Children’s Choir
EJCC consists of 55 auditioned singers aged 8-11years. Children are introduced
to vocal technique, sight singing and musicianship through a variety of
the finest choral literature especially suited to the child voice. EJCC
performs twice annually in concert with Edmonton Children’s Choir
and Edmonton Youth Choir, at Jasper Park and in local and provincial festivals.
Conductor: Anne McIntyre
Auditions: April and August
Contact: Anne McIntyre 433-5216
E-mail: anneemcintyre@shaw.ca
Schola Cantorum Primary Choir
Gently launches singers age six to eight years into the world of shared singing.
Conductor: Rebecca Patterson
Contact: 633-3725
E-mail: conservatory@macewan.ca
Website: www.macewan.ca/conservatory
Schola Cantorum Intermediate Choir
Brings together young singers age nine to twelve who wish to further explore their musical abilities.
Contact: 633-3725
E-mail: conservatory@macewan.ca
Website: www.macewan.ca/conservatory
Young Columbians (42nd Season)
Ages 8-10; introduction to choral singing and many opportunities to perform locally - developing both musical appreciation and vocal skills in a fun environment
Conductor: Elaine Dunbar
Auditions: Sep 4 2007, 6:30 pm, St Joseph’s High School
Contact: Beth, 430-6806
E-mail: Jdcomp@shaw.ca
Website:
www.edmontoncolumbianchoirs.com