Elaine Quilichini, Choir Director
Brava’s rehearsals are Thursdays at 5:30-8:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church – 3704 37 Street SW.
Interested singers are required to attend a placement meeting with the choir director prior to registration. This friendly meeting will ensure that we find the best fit for your singer in the choir.
Brava has earned a stellar reputation as a leading youth choir. The maturity, polish, and excellence of our senior choir is the result of exceptional training in vocal technique, musicianship and artistic interpretation. The young women develop a passion for creating beautiful sound while pushing the boundaries of the choral experience by learning and creating within all styles and genres. Lifelong friendships are fostered and their accomplishments are a testament to their dedication, musical proficiency and industrious attitude, all in the pursuit of choral excellence.
Choristers will participate in vocal coaching, diction, language & theory learning during rehearsals and will be provided with supplementary aural, written and video materials. Additional learning opportunities with guest conductors and other specialists are offered. In addition to weekly rehearsals, Brava participates in annual retreats, workshops, exciting performances in Calgary’s premier venues, and community outreach. Brava often premieres new work by Canadian composers, commissioned by Calgary Girls Choir.
Every two years, Brava tours internationally, acting as artistic ambassadors and sharing Canadian repertoire with audiences abroad. Most recently, in 2026, Brava toured to Spain, performing in Barcelona and at the Edeta Arts International Youth Music Festival.
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