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Elektra – photo credit Christopher Edmondstone
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Cassie Luftspring – photo credit Emily Cooper
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Ruby 40th Anniversary logo (2026-2027 season)
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Elektra
Elektra
Founded in 1987 by Diane Loomer, C.M., and Morna Edmundson, C.M., Elektra is Vancouver’s internationally acclaimed choir for adult treble voices. Renowned for bold programming, multidisciplinary collaborations, and spellbinding performances, the choir has earned an international reputation as one of the world’s leading ensembles in the adult treble voice tradition.
A trailblazer in Canadian choral music, Elektra has commissioned and premiered more than 120 new Canadian works, championing composers and expanding the repertoire for adult treble voices. The choir’s performances, recordings, and educational initiatives have inspired audiences, singers, and conductors across Canada and around the world.
Under the artistic direction of Cassie Luftspring, Elektra continues to pair beloved traditions with bold new creations, bringing curiosity, artistry, and community connection to every aspect of its work. In 2026–27, the choir celebrates its Ruby 40th Anniversary Season, marking four decades of artistic excellence, innovation, and impact.
Notable Projects
Tapestry International Festival of Women’s Choirs (2009–2018, 2026)
A signature Elektra initiative bringing together choirs, composers, conductors, and audiences from around the world to celebrate music for treble voices through concerts, workshops, and community events.
The Lost Words: A Spell Book (2022–2025)
A landmark commissioning project featuring 20 new works by 10 Canadian composers, inspired by the internationally acclaimed book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Following its Canadian premiere, Elektra brought the project to audiences in England and later released a full-length concert film.
Snewíyalh tl’a Staḵw (Teachings of the Water) (2024)
An 18-minute music video exploring Indigenous water teachings through a collaboration with First Nations knowledge keepers, ethnomusicologist Dr. Jeanette Gallant, and Métis-Canadian composer Patrick Carrabré.
120+ Canadian Commissions and Premieres
For nearly four decades, Elektra has championed Canadian composers through an extensive commissioning program that has significantly expanded the repertoire for adult treble voices.
Artistic Director Photo:
Photo Credit: Emily Cooper
Artistic Director Bio:
Cassie Luftspring
Cassie Luftspring is Artistic Director of Elektra, Vancouver’s internationally acclaimed adult treble voice choir. She brings a passion for conducting, composing, and community building to her leadership of this celebrated ensemble. Cassie is also Artistic Director of the British Columbia Girls Choir, and has held key positions with the Vancouver Youth Choir, Vancouver Children’s Choir, Toronto Children’s Chorus, and the Vancouver Academy of Music.
As a professional soprano, Cassie led the soprano section of the Vancouver Bach Choir for several years, and has performed with ensembles including the Vancouver Chamber Choir and musica intima. Her compositions and arrangements have been widely commissioned and recognized with seven wins in the Amadeus Choir’s Songwriting Competition.
Cassie holds a Master of Music in choral conducting from the University of Toronto and a degree in piano and composition from Queen’s University. In 2025, she was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her contributions to Canadian music.