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Elektra’s Mission Statement

To inspire and lead in the choral art form by excelling in performance and through the creation, exploration, and celebration of music for adult treble voices.

Captivating Audiences

Elektra delights audiences with transformative performances that employ a rich array of sounds and a professional, open presentation that reflects Elektra’s identity and mission.

Championing Canadian Music

As a Canadian ensemble based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Elektra champions the works of Canadian composers and expands the national choral repertoire.

Fostering Future Talent

Elektra is committed to nurturing new composers and fostering the next generation of choral singers through a variety of community programs and educational opportunities.

Elektra continually strives to enrich the cultural landscape through its dedication to artistic excellence and passion for the choral art form.

Awards

2017 – 1st Place – “Equal Voices – Women” – National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs
2010 – 1st Place – “Equal Voices – Women” – National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs
1990 – 1st Place – “Equal Voices – Women” – CBC Competition for Amateur Choirs
1990 – Best Performance of a Canadian Composition – CBC Competition for Amateur Choirs
1988 – 1st Place – “Equal Voices – Women” – CBC Competition for Amateur Choirs

Invitational Performances & Tours

2023 – The Lost Words Tour, England
2018 – Choral Canada’s …float… project, Newfoundland, Canada
2017 – International Federation for Choral Music’s World Symposium on Choral Music, Barcelona, Spain
2017 – co-host inaugural Women’s Choir Symposium, Los Angeles, CA
2013 – Chorus America Conference, Seattle, WA
2006 – Podium Conference, Choral Canada, Victoria, BC
2003 – American Choral Directors Association National Convention, New York
2000 – Podium Conference, Choral Canada and International Society for Music Education Conference, Edmonton, AB
1997 – American Choral Directors Association National Convention, San Diego
1996 – International Federation for Choral Music’s World Symposium on Choral Music, Sydney, Australia1996

Elektra’s Story

Vancouver’s Elektra has been a groundbreaking ensemble since its founding as a women’s choir in 1987. In 2024, Elektra expanded its embrace to welcome all adult treble voices, celebrating a diverse and gender-inclusive community of singers.

Elektra is known for its brilliant programming, multidisciplinary initiatives, and spellbinding performances under the direction of co-founder and Artistic Director Morna Edmundson. The choir’s collaborative artist is the outstanding pianist and composer Dr. Stephen Smith.

As a champion of Canadian composers, Elektra has commissioned and premiered 100+ Canadian works over the past three decades and actively seeks out new or unknown repertoire for adult treble voices.

The choir’s extensive discography is available on all major streaming platforms, while its active YouTube channel hosts individual videos and innovative full-length concert experiences.

As part of its commitment to women’s and adult treble repertoire, Elektra’s website houses a permanent Repertoire Resources section listing all pieces programmed by Elektra since its inception – an invaluable resource for conductors worldwide.

Plans, Policies & Reports

Elektra’s policies on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility outline many ways in which the choir holds itself and its stakeholders accountable in areas of EDIA. View and download these important documents below.

Three Year Strategic Plan

EDIA Policies 2024

2023/24 Annual Report