Konektis Choir

08/15/2026

Hey....all you choral music enthusiasts - the Canadian Chamber Choir is spending some time in Brandon this fall - lucky Westman!! This amazing ensemble hails from across Canada and includes Brandon superstar women Naomi Russell and Sandy Jasper.

September 26 (Brandon, MB)

7 PM: WORKSHOP at Knox United Church

Join individual singers and choristers from Brandon and the surrounding area for a Vocal Spa Day. Dr. Julia Davids, Sherryl Sewepagaham and members of the Canadian Chamber Choir are here to help you get back into peak condition with helpful warm-ups, SOVT exercises, exploration of flexible sound, and reminders of good technique. Plus, a sing ‘n share with participating ensembles! This workshop will be approximately 2 hours in duration and will take place at Knox United Church (451 18th St, Brandon, MB, R7A 5A9). Click here to register in advance
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/vocal-spa-day-with-dr-julia-davids-the-canadian-chamber-choir-and-sherryl-sewepagaham
registrations will also be accepted at the door.

September 27 (Brandon, MB)

3 PM: CONCERT at First Presbyterian Church

The Canadian Chamber Choir is celebrating 25 years of powerful live performance and community-building through choral singing. This September, we’re bringing that celebration to Manitoba. For this special concert, the CCC will be joined by Sherryl Sewepagaham (Cree/Dene) — our collaborator on the 2024 album Where Waters Meet (nominated for a JUNO award in 2026)and Brandon’s own Deep Roots Community Choir. The program offers a musical reflection on 25 years of artistry and connection, featuring repertoire that celebrates the ensemble’s journey as Canada’s only professional choir with national representation and nearly 40 tours to communities from coast to coast to coast. Click here to purchase tickets in advance
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/canadian-chamber-choir-and-sherryl-sewepagaham-with-deep-roots-adult-community-choir

Tickets will also be available at the door.

Join individual singers and choristers from Brandon and the surrounding area for a Vocal Spa Day. Dr. Julia Davids, Sherryl Sewepagaham and members of the…

06/11/2026

https://www.mbchoralassociation.ca/post/six-manitoba-singers-shine-at-nycc-2026

Great article on these fine MB musicians.

Six Manitoba singers—Ian Olson, Bennett Radcliffe, Faye Desjarlais, Daelyn Fefchak, Jackson Hacault, and Aaron Cox—represented Manitoba in NYCC 2026, the National Youth Choir of Canada, a prestigious program that brings together 40 of the country’s top emerging choral artists aged 19–26.

06/11/2026

https://www.mbchoralassociation.ca/post/six-manitoba-singers-shine-at-nycc-2026

Great article on these fine Manitoba musicians.

Six Manitoba singers—Ian Olson, Bennett Radcliffe, Faye Desjarlais, Daelyn Fefchak, Jackson Hacault, and Aaron Cox—represented Manitoba in NYCC 2026, the National Youth Choir of Canada, a prestigious program that brings together 40 of the country’s top emerging choral artists aged 19–26.

06/02/2026

At Podium there was a silent auction and guest choirs were asked to consider a donation of season passes to their concert season.

We chuckled wondering who across Canada might bid on that.

Well, the committee contacted us recently to let us know that Melissa Spraggs - doctoral candidate in Choral conducting, Konektis alum, and pride of Brandon was the successful bidder.

Our response, "That's wonderful, because we are just as big a fan of Melissa as she is of Konektis!"

Thanks Melissa!!❤️

05/29/2026

We’re proud family!

Congratulations to these handsome Konektis fellas on graduating from Brandon University.

Jaren, Bennett, and Jackson
Hip
Hip
Hooray!!!

05/27/2026

We were thrilled to hear that Konektis conductor Marla Fontaine has been chosen to lead the talented teens of the Westman Youth Choir along with Vic Pankratz and Danielle Guina.

We can't wait to see (and hear) them in the fall!!
Congrats Marla!

05/25/2026

Some photos shared from Podium in Victoria

credit: Andy Rice, PODIUM 2026 Conference and Festival

05/23/2026

Thankful.....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

05/23/2026

Our Victoria trip to Podium Conference was a tremendous success in every way.

our focus...

open minds
open bodies
open faces
open hearts

This we accomplished. We spoke a lot ahead of time about the exciting choirs we knew we would hear and also about presenting ourselves and our "flavour" as openly and authentically as possible.

Our Konektis goals have always been connection. Our group is full of EDUCATORS - veteran ones and promising ones - many are MUSIC educators!

So...here's our report card...

Konekt with our music ✔️

Konekt with our audiences ✔️✔️

Konekti with each other ✔️✔️✔️

Bonus points -Konekt with Vancouver Youth Choir ✔️❤️

We were very appreciative of the huge variety of excellent Canadian choirs we witnessed - adorable school children singing indigenous compositions with a youth drumming group, Women's choirs with stunningly gorgeous tone, expressive Francophone ensembles, a heart-warming special needs choir -an audience favorite, a massive and colorful Victoria pop choir, and a children's group from a private school fully staged and performed to absolute perfection. We witnessed the creative polish and intellectual sophistication of Intertidal, the charisma of UBC, the extraordinary full tone of the Capital Chamber Choir and so many others. Canadian composers shone throughout the many days - we have so much brilliance in our country!!

On Friday, we attended the National Youth Concert with much anticipation and pride with 5 Konektis singers chosen for this prestigious ensemble. The concert was incredible - such a polished refined sound and very high level musicality. Congrats Dr. Julia Davids , Mathew Boutda and all singers. The gorgeous Christ Church Cathedral was packed with an extremely appreciative crowd.

Next we were lucky to be able to give four performances - such a reward for our hard work. Saturday, we performed a public concert downtown at St Andrew's Church. This was a charming venue with a crowd that definitely knew how to show their appreciation. Then we hiked in the rain to a private sharing session with our idols - the Vancouver Youth Choir. Carrie and Michelle had wanted this so very badly and worked to dodging all Podium events and rent a fantastic venue. The sharing session exceeded expectations. VYC and Konektis were fast musical friends. The feelings of love and admiration flowed like crazy - it was THE most inspiring and uplifting experience we could every imagine. To be so close to their most magical artistry brought us to tears. Of course, to see them again on the huge Farquar Auditorium Stage on Sunday was indeed a highlight - Canada proud!!!

Sunday, we took to the stage and were met with incredible responses from our audiences. The Philip T. Young Recital Hall was a lovely venue and it was fun to feel and hear the excitement from audience members. Most exciting was the comments about how we made them FEEL. We were treated to instant standing ovations and we so enjoyed the many people who approached us after our performances - people we have long admired and lovely new friends.

We are grateful to Adam, Elizabeth, Steven, Colin, Christine, Sadie, and John and every single person who made this possible. Victoria was incredibly beautiful and the music heart-filling!!!

We can't wait to see what is next!

05/08/2026

more beauty....❤️
Thanks Rob Lovatt - our official photographer!!