The Canadian Chamber Choir is thrilled to have three young singers joining us in Yellowknife this October as part of our Singer Apprentice program. Raven Mutford, Anna Pontin and Olivia Rockwell have been selected by the Canadian Chamber Choir’s artistic team, in partnership with Susan Shantora, their choral instructor at Sir John Franklin Secondary School.
“The CCC welcomes this special opportunity to get to know some of the young artists in Yellowknife, and to share in our musical inspirations,” said CCC Artistic Director Dr. Julia Davids. “Olivia, Anna and Raven are all avid participants in community and school choirs in Yellowknife and are dedicated singers.”
As part of a larger ongoing mentorship program the CCC is currently developing for young choral singers in Canada, our three Apprentices will have the opportunity to sing and learn alongside professionals from coast to coast and receive mentorship from our world-class artistic team.
Olivia, Anna and Raven will be rehearsing and performing a number of pieces with both the Canadian Chamber Choir and the combined choirs of the CCC and Aurora Chorealis. In addition to an immersive choral experience, all three Apprentice Singers will receive private lessons from vocal specialists within the Canadian Chamber Choir.
So, without further ado, let’s get to know them a little better:
Raven Mutford
Anna Pontin
Olivia Rockwell