Young Columbians
Young Columbians is a non-auditioned choir for children aged 6 to 12 (Grade 1-6). They receive a superb and balanced introduction to choral singing and enjoy a variety of performances throughout the year.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm at Grace United Church (6215 – 104 Ave NW). Contact Elaine Dunbar at dunbarstudios@gmail.com
Vocal Motion
Vocal Motion is choir for youth aged 12- 18 (Grade 7-12). No previous experience is necessary for this group. Vocal motion performs a variety of music styles including pop, jazz, and Broadway, often including choreography.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm at Grace United Church (6215 – 104 Ave NW). Contact Elaine Dunbar at dunbarstudios@gmail.com
Augmented Octet
Augmented Octet is a small, select group of young adults. This is an auditioned group with members who have previous choral experience or vocal training. If you are interested please arrange an audition with Elaine Dunbar directly. Contact Elaine Dunbar at dunbarstudios@gmail.com
Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 9:00 pm to 10:00 p.m.
Chanteuse
Chanteuse is a women’s (18+) choir of select voices. Many of the singers in this group have been with the Columbian Choirs for over 10 years; some sung with the choirs as girls. However, the group is always happy to have new singers so, all are welcome.
The choir has sung on Parliament Hill for Canada Day, for the Alberta Lt. Governor, with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Alberta Ballet. The choir has been a competitor in both the local and provincial festivals as well as being twice finalists in the CBC Amateur Choir Competition. The choir has worked with many Canadian composers, including Dr. Mark Sirett whose piece “Every Child Has Known God” was commissioned for and dedicated to the choir. In 2018 Chanteuse members were part of a choir that premiered John Rutter’s ‘Visions’ at Carnegie Hall, under the baton of John Rutter.
Rehearsals are Thursdays 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm at Knights of Columbus Hall – 11030 St Albert Trail. (White building at SW corner of 111 Ave & 127 St). Contact Heather Bedford-Clooney at hbedford@shaw.ca.