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Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Elizabeth began piano lessons at the age of six, and singing in choirs shortly after that. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Western University, a Master of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a PhD in Music Education from Western University.  A registered psychotherapist and certified music therapist, Liz has extensive experience working in mental health treatment settings with children, adolescents, and adults. In 2020, Liz was appointed Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she coordinates the Bachelor of Music Therapy program. From 2017-2020, Liz was Laurier’s first “Music Therapist-in-Residence”, a…

Christina Jarvis-Murray is the artistic director of Camerata Xara Young Women’s Choir, the vocal & diction coach for the Halifax Camerata Singers, and the conductor of the Bay Chorale, all based in the Halifax area of Nova Scotia. She approaches her conducting practice through the voice and is known for her innovative programming. In demand as a clinician and adjudicator, Christina takes great delight in inspiring people to sing! Christina holds an undergraduate degree in music (voice/conducting) and philosophy from Mount Allison University, has done graduate work in feminist liturgical practices, and has subsequently studied conducting with Diane Loomer, Jon Washburn,…

Catherine Lippitt began her musical training in Calgary, Alberta, singing in choirs. Some of the groups she has sung with are: Ad Libitum Vocal Ensemble (Calgary), the Alberta, Manitoba and National Youth Choirs and the Festival Ensemble for the European Music Festival in Stuttgart, Germany with Maestro Helmuth Rilling. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Music from the University of Western Ontario, both in Vocal Performance. She also has a Licentiate Diploma from the Western Board of Music. Catherine also performs as a soloist in recital and Oratorio and spent seven…

Although her classical training began at the age of 13,  Rachel Giacomin has been singing all her life. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research in Windsor, Ontario. Rachel has recently been a member of the Calvin College Capella in Grand Rapids, and of the Windsor Classic Chorale. She studied opera and oratorio while at Calvin College and continues to study voice now in London, Ontario. Rachel is now living back in Sarnia where she has a small voice…