Kimberley Denis, M.Mus. Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance (University of Alberta, 2007), B.Mus. (Mount Allison University, 2003), B. Comm. (Mount Allison University, 2003) is known for her energy and enthusiasm both on stage and off, and is sought after as a soloist, choral clinician, and adjudicator for voice and choir. Upon completion of both her commerce and music undergraduate degrees at Mount Allison University, she returned to Alberta where she completed a double masters degree in choral conducting and vocal performance at the University of Alberta. She also holds an associate diploma in Education (1996) and a music diploma in contemporary vocal performance from Red Deer College (1997).  Conducting credits include a wide variety of ensembles across Alberta including adult, children, and university choirs.  She currently directs Shumayela with the Kokopelli Choir Association and is the music director at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church.  She is also a frequent clinician at MusiCamp Alberta and the Suzuki Institute of Alberta, coaching instrumentalists in the art of group singing.

Vocal credits include a nomination for 2010 and 2012 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award, recital appearances around the province, and a year-long tour with Up With People.  She is a frequent musical theatre performer and has appeared as Cathy in The Last Five Years,  Bonnie in Anything Goes, Kate in Kiss Me, Kate!, and Frumah Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof.  This spring, she will be starring Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World. She currently teaches voice at Alberta College in Edmonton and sings in the alto section of Pro Coro Canada, Alberta’s professional choir.

In addition to her work as a singer and conductor, Kimberley arranges pieces for choirs and is published by Cypress Music and Augsburg Fortress.