CGC Alumnae CGC is so proud of the many alumnae who have pursued music and singing as a profession. The Calgary Girls Choir has played an important role in shaping professional singers, conductors, composers, music educators and academics. ** apologies to any alumnae who would like to edit the info below or who are not included below. We would love to add your information to our list and apologize for any omissions or errors! Please send updated information on what you are up to: office@calgarygirlschoir.com
Nancy Frank Singla
Nancy Frank Singla– Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in choral conducting. Founder and Conductor of Cantala Women’s Choir in Toronto.
Andrea Hill
Andrea Hill professional opera singer. Bachelor of Music, McGill University (opera), Master of Music (opera), employed at Paris Lyric Opera, Metropolitan Opera.
Gwendolyn Yearwood
Gwendolyn Yearwood Bachelor of Music, UBC (voice), Master’s of Music,UBC(opera)
Rachel Stewart
Rachel Stewart Bachelor of Music, UBC (opera), Master of Music, Manhattan School of Music (opera)
Katherine Allen
Katherine Allen pursuing Bachelor of Music, University of Manitoba( voice)
Emily Ford
Emily Ford Bachelor of Music, McGill University (voice) Professional singer, voice teacher
Jessica Lutzak
Jessica Lutzak Bachelor of Music, University of Victoria ( voice), Voice teacher, accomplished performer
Katherine Chomik Parotta
Katherine Chomik Parotta Master’s of Music University of Calgary (voice). Conductor and choral composer.
Taryn Plater
Taryn Plater pursuing vocal studies at UBC.
Dominie Boutin
Dominie Boutin pursuing Bachelor of Music, McMaster University ( voice)
Lesley Hadford
Lesley Hadford Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education in Voice, Kodaly certificate, U of Calgary. Music Specialist CBE.
Laurelle Gowing
Laurelle Gowing – Master’s Degree in Opera Rice University. Professional singer with Houston Opera
Amy Harper
Amy Harper music teacher with Calgary board of Education
Sofia Durante
pursuing voice/opera studies at McGill
Shannon Maynes
Shannon Maynes – B Music in voice and education University of Toronto/ Glenn Gould School of Music
Teacher with Calgary Board of Education
Margaret Cormier
Michelle Free – High School Choral teacher with CBE
Kate Fraser
Kate Fraser – Pursuing Bachelor of Music, UBC (opera)
Dorian Nottebrock
Dorian Nottebrock – member of Spiritus and other adult choirs in Calgary
Michelle Free
Michelle Free – High School Choral teacher with CBE