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About Us EKOSingers is a very active adult choir of approximately 40 auditioned vocalists who love to sing, learn, and grow as musicians and share with others of like inclination the joy of choral music that moves, grooves, or soothes... everything from pop tunes, jazz, doo-wop, and swing, to gospel, ballads, and world music. Our diverse repertoire is selected for audience appeal and to provide singers with an interesting, full-spectrum range of music styles and challenges.
The choir is fortunate to be lead by two paid professionals widely recognized for their experience, skill, and commitment to excellence, founding director Paula Roberts and pianist / arranger the jazz musician Charlie Austin.
Founded in 1980 as a young adult choir supported by the Kiwanis Club of Edmonton, the choir is proud that it has been "home" for many years for some of its membership. Today the choir functions as an independent community-minded organization that produces quality performances in Edmonton and surrounding areas. EKOSingers has participated in musical outreach programs such as Vancouver Sings and represented Canada at Middfest International in Middletown, Ohio. We frequently perform for various non-profit organizations and lead sing-a-longs at hospitals and seniors' residences. We gather donations annually for the Edmonton Food Bank at our Christmas concert. |
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Pronunciation Guide Our name can present a bit of a challenge at times, especially as it looks so similar to the name of a national polling firm! Here is how we would appreciate hearing our name: EKOSingers - is pronouced "ECHO-sing-ers" (emphasis on the first syllable)
Engage musically with the community of Edmonton, surrounding areas, and other communities in Western Canada. Provide live music to people who cannot attend concerts. Provide a musical opportunity for singers to perform with a band in local professional venues. Fundraise for charitable organizations (e.g. Food bank, United Way, and Youth Emergency Shelter) via concerts. Provide musical education to its membership. Provide opportunities for singers to perform as soloists or in small ensembles. Arrange domestic and international travel intended for musical training and performance. Provide opportunities for its artistic staff to upgrade skills. Collaborate with and utilize local celebrities in concerts. Provide musical entertainment at annual general meetings and banquets for local organizations. Hire professional musicians within its community. Provide opportunities for members to develop leadership and organizational skills through participation in its executive board. Create musical recordings. |
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