British Columbia Girls' Choir - Metro Vancouver, Canada
The BC Girls' Choir offers training from ages six to eighteen. The girls have made appearances with such artists as the Vancouver Chamber Choir, The Tenors and opera superstar Ben Heppner. The choir is strongly committed to supporting Canadian choral music. It has been fortunate to perform the works of Canadian composers in Australia, China, America, Costa Rica, and much of Europe. A recent highlight came at the 2018 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, where the girls were awarded the ‘Children’s Choir of the World’ trophy. Sharing the joy of choral music, meeting new friends from around the world, and singing to make a change in the girls’ own communities – this is what the BC Girls’ Choir loves to do. Please see: www.bcgirlschoir.org
Fiona Blackburn’s eclectic musical career includes: extensive experience on the operatic and concert stage; five years as a cruise ship performer; adjudicating festivals; and earning three degrees, including a Master of Music in Choral Conducting. Fiona has also been a music educator at all levels from kindergarten to adjunct professor. These experiences have led to Fiona’s greatest passion – that of leading the BC Girls’ Choir since its inception.