Elektra Women's Choir is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, it is formally rebranding to Elektra. Elektra is excited that this change helps better express its mandate and commitment to inclusion while acknowledging its history of leadership in performing, exploring, and celebrating music for adult treble voices. Read full article...
Elektra News
Reintroducing Elektra: an Adult Treble Choir
A New Browsing Experience
September 13, 2024
Welcome to Elektra’s newly relaunched website! We're thrilled to unveil a fresh, modern design crafted by the talented web designer Jen Gfeller. The new elektra.ca is fully responsive, ensuring you can enjoy a seamless experience on any device, whether you're browsing on a phone, tablet, or desktop. Read full article...
Seeking Artistic Director
August 14, 2024
About Elektra
Co-founded in 1987 by Morna Edmundson and Diane Loomer, the 45-voice volunteer chorus has been under the leadership of Artistic Director Morna Edmundson since 2009. The choir has a strong reputation for the elevation of the artistry and repertoire of adult treble choirs, and its passionate realization of this has been its trademark on the world stage. Elektra has commissioned over 120 works in its 37-year history and has released 17 CDs, many featuring first recordings of Canadian works. Read full article...
A Season of Change
May 1, 2024
Elektra Unveils Morna Edmundson's Farewell Season
With gratitude, Elektra Women’s Choir unveils A Season of Change, a joyful season marking Morna Edmundson‘s final year as Artistic Director. Morna’s exceptional 38-year leadership will be celebrated in a season of engaging performances showcasing the rich trove of Elektra’s many Canadian commissions alongside premieres of new works by Laura Hawley, Cassie Luftspring, and Tawnie Olson. Read full article...