|Òran|ShumayelaKokopelli Ensembles
Ages: 13-23
Rehearsals: Mon 7:00-9:30 PM, Wed 4:15-6:30 PM, Amiskwaciy Academy (101 Airport Rd.)
Guest Director - Bruce Cable
Director on Leave - Scott Leithead
Accompanist - Linda Purnell
Kokopelli is an active youth choir with monthly tours, workshops and performance opportunities. The choir sings an eclectic range of challenging choral music and strives to present it in a unique and creative way. The organization offers excellence in music instruction and workshops with outstanding artists from around the world. 2008/2009 will mark Kokopelli's 13th season and many exciting projects are planned. Tours tentatively scheduled for next season include: Camp Nakamun Retreat (September 26-28), Ft.McMurray, Calgary, Banff, and Missoula Montana. In addition we have been asked to perform with the Edmonton Symphony in April.
The fee structure for the 2008-2009 season is still being finalized. However, the fees will likely be as follows: Choir Fees - $500 (due in Sep.), Camp Fee - $100, fundraising commitment to the organization - $100. We have many opportunities to fundraise throughout the year to offset tour costs; financial assistance is also available through the choir bursary fund.
Ages 21-35
Rehearsals: Thurs 7:15-10:00 PM, Edmonton Moravian Church (9540 83 Ave.)
Artistic Director - Kathleen Skinner
Director on Leave - Scott Leithead
Accompanists - Jennifer Kinghorn, Tova Olson
Òran will be entering its seventh exciting season in 2008-2009. This choir is open to young adults with a desire to sing challenging music and perform & tour several times throughout the season. Plans for the year include an early winter retreat. Òran is planning a concert tour to Montreal/Laval Quebec in July 2009. Further season details will be available at auditions. Choir fees for 2008-9 will likely be $300 plus a $50 fundraising commitment to the organization.
RETURNING MEMBERS NEED TO REAUDITION ONCE EVERY THREE SEASONS.
Ages 10-16
Rehearsals: Tues 7:15 - 9 PM, Trinity United Church (8810 Meadowlark Rd.)
Artistic Director - Kim Denis
Now entering its third season, Shumayela continues to expand its horizons as the group looks to add new members to its ranks for next season. This treble voice group is featured in all of the Kokopelli concerts and they have many exciting plans for the new year, including a tour to the B.C. interior.
Choir fees are $300 plus a $50 fundraising commitment to the organization.