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Adopt-A-Chorister Campaign 

The Alberta Youth Choir is the province's honour choir for singers ages 16-22. AYC provides a unique opportunity for outstanding young singers from across the province to join forces in the pursuit of excellence in choral music under the direction of a renowned conductor.

The 2019 Alberta Youth Choir is composed of 78 outstanding choristers from 39 different choirs and 18 towns and cities, including Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and Grande Prairie. The choir will be conducted by Dr. Sandra Snow, Professor of Choral Conducting and Music Education at Michigan State University.
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Choristers participate in a 2-day rehearsal weekend in Edmonton, followed by a residency in Calgary and a tour to two communities in Southern Alberta. AYC will perform in a Gala Concert at the Bella Concert Hall in Calgary on October 25, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

​In an effort to prevent an increase in AYC registration fees in spite of steadily rising program costs, Choir Alberta initiated the AYC Adopt-a-Chorister Campaign. Every adoption makes it possible for a talented young chorister from across the province to take part in this unique and valuable musical experience.
The cost to adopt an AYC Chorister is $100.00.
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As a thank you for your support, contributors to the campaign will receive two complimentary tickets to AYC's performance at the Music Conference Alberta Gala Concert (October 25, 2019 at the Bella Concert Hall in Calgary). You will also receive recognition in all AYC concert programs and on social media! You will be mailed a tax receipt for your donation.

Donations made after October 18, 2019 will not appear in the Music Conference Alberta Gala Concert Program. They may, however, appear in the AYC Tour Concert program.

Thank you for your support!

Meet the 2019 Alberta Youth Choir

Click on a chorister's photo to adopt them!
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Karalee Adams
Alto
Charles Spencer Concert Choir
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Aaron Addorisio
Baritone
​Kokopelli
Picture
Olivia Albert

Adopted by
Colleen Iversen
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Emma Anderson

Adopted by
​Brandy Kane

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Bailey Atkinson
Soprano
ihana Youth Choir
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Norman Baldemor Jr.

Adopted by
​Tim Shantz
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Max Barrs
Bass
Grande Prairie Boys Choir
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Hannah Bayne
Alto
​Edmonton Young Voices Chamber Choir

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Madison Berger

Adopted by
​Michael Smith
​
and Annette Krisa
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Gabriel Berko

Adopted by
​Monica Schultz
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Jack Bieber
Bass
Calgary
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Alexandra Brigley

Adopted by
​John Wiebe

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Amelia Chan

Adopted by
​Kaylan Burns, Deidra Helmig, and Silver Studios (Caleb & Misha Nelson)
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Titus Chan
Bass
Kokopelli
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Ayrton Chilibeck
Baritone
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Chamber Choir
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Rosie Crisp

​Adopted by 
Jen & Tony Crisp, Terry & Sheila Crisp, Lori Loft, Joan Loft, and Wendy Eloit

Picture
Katherine DeCoste
Alto
University of Alberta Concert Choir
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Nathaniel DeMong

Adopted by
Cactus Club Cafe (Stephen Avenue, Calgary)
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Davis Dewalt
Bass
Kokopelli
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Sam Dewalt
Soprano
Kokopelli

Picture
Jacob Dittaro

​Adopted by
​Fern Dittaro
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Zoe Duquette

Adopted by
Natalie Rodrigues 
​and​ Lu Nuckles
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Oliver Elliott
Tenor
​Kuimba
Picture
Elizabeth Fast
Soprano
Western Canada High School Concert Choir

Picture
Sara Ferster
Soprano
Grande Prairie Regional College Oriana Girls' Choir
Picture
Julia Frank
Soprano
Memorial Composite High School Mixed Ensemble
Picture
Lennard Garcia
Tenor
ECSD All-City Choir
Picture
Graeme Gibson
Bass
Sturgeon Composite High School Concert Choir

Picture
Emilia Grindlay

Adopted by
​Silver Studios (Caleb & Misha Nelson)
Picture
Daniel Hanson
​Baritone
University of Calgary Chorus
Picture
Shannara Hofer
Alto
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Chamber Choir
Picture
Cyrus Howard

Adopted by
​Dennis Apedaile

Picture
Sarah Hubert
Soprano
Kokopelli
Picture
Krysta Hurley
Alto
Kokopelli
Picture
Annika Hykawy
Soprano
Cantaré Children's Choir
Picture
Mark Inkster
Bass
Sturgeon Composite High School Choir

Picture
Cameron Irwin

Adopted by
Silver Studios (Caleb & Misha Nelson)
Picture
Cristian Jonsson
Baritone
​ihana Youth Choir
Picture

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Mette Jonsson
Alto
ihana Youth Choir

Picture
Olivia Kelleher

Adopted by
​Kate Koplovich

Picture
Jenaya Kellgren

Adopted by
​Jennifer Quirk
Picture
Adam Kennedy
Bass
​University of Lethbridge Singers
Picture
Cool Kornak
​
Adopted by
Sharon Griffiths
Picture
Shelby Laycock
Soprano
Finale (Strathmore Children's Choir)

Picture
Tayah Maher
Alto
​Finale (Strathmore Children's Choir)
Picture
Joshua Mandin
Tenor
​LCI Chamber Choir
Picture
Hannah Nichol

Adopted by
​Sharon Bleau

Picture

Mihnea Nitu

Adopted by
Clair Gibson

Picture
Natalia Niznik
Alto
​St John Choir Schola
Picture
Kathleen O'Connor

Adopted by
Mary-Ann Brezinski
Picture
Kevin Olmats
Baritone
University of Lethbridge Singers

Picture
Amanda Paul
Soprano
​St John Choir Schola
Picture
Emma Proctor
Soprano
Youth Singers of Calgary
Picture
Diana Rockwell
Soprano
Sir John Franklin High School Choir
Picture
James Rostad
Tenor
​Kuimba

Picture
Sonja Rostad
Alto
​Kuimba
Picture
Skylar Sabasch

Adopted by
​Chantelle Sabasch
Picture
Olivia Sawyer

Adopted by
Sheryl Reinhardt
Picture
Jilleah Schmidt
Alto
Kokopelli

Picture
Nadia Semenoff

Adopted by
Kevin & Lucia Semenoff
Picture
Susanne Sevcik
Alto
​Finale (Strathmore Children's Choir)
Picture
Chloe Shantz

Adopted by
​Nicole Hounjet
Picture
Shayleigh Sihlis

Adopted by
Lennard & Gloria Sihlis

Picture
JPR Streibel
Tenor
ihana Youth Choir
Picture
Emily Stremel

Adopted by
​Laurier Fagnan
Picture
Brianna Strickland
Soprano
​Grande Prairie Regional College Concert Choir
Picture
Keysha Swanson
Alto
​Kuimba

Picture
Viola Szakony

Adopted by
Jean Sult
Picture
Alyssa Thompson

Adopted by
​Tracy Thompson
Picture
Jordyn Thompson 

Adopted by
Mike McClocklin
Picture
Josie Thompson
Alto
Victoria School Concert Choir

Picture
Mark Tsui

Adopted by
​Kenneth Gaudin and 
Silver Studios (Caleb & Misha Nelson)
Picture
Joseph Wilson
Tenor
​Sturgeon Composite High School Choir
Picture
Noah Wright

Adopted by
​Pamela Graham
Picture
Elizabeth Zabala
Alto
​Western Canada High School Festival Chorus

Picture
Danny Zapata

Adopted by
​Tim Shantz
Picture
Allison Zaragoza

Adopted by
​Leonard Ratzlaff

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  • ABOUT
    • Mission, Vision, Core Values
    • LEADERSHIP >
      • Board of Directors
      • Program Advisory Committee
      • Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Get Involved
    • 3 year strategic plan
    • Media Kit
    • Key Policies
    • Affiliates
    • Contact
  • SUPPORT
    • Merchandise
    • Make a Donation
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Honour Choirs Bursary Fund
    • Our Supporters
    • Advertise with us
    • Volunteer
  • MEMBERS
    • Become A Member
    • Manage my membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Find A Choir
    • Members Only Area
  • PROGRAMS
    • Alberta Children's Choir >
      • Northern ACC 2020 >
        • NACC 2020 Choristers
      • Southern ACC 2020 >
        • SACC 2020 Choristers
      • Recommend Choristers
      • History
    • Alberta Youth Choir >
      • AYC 2019
      • AYC 2019 Choristers
      • Guest Artists + Leadership
      • Adopt-A-Chorister
      • History
    • Alberta Vocal Festival
    • Awards of Distinction
    • Choralfest >
      • General Information
    • Workshops >
      • The Key of T
    • Composer-in-Residence Program
    • The Convolution Project
    • Music Conference Alberta >
      • Music Conference Alberta Website
    • Run For Music >
      • Fundraising resources
  • PRINT MUSIC
    • Lending Library
    • Member picks
    • Recent Aquisitions
    • Canadian Collection
    • Choral Music Composed by Canadian Women
    • Musica International
    • Music For Sale
  • CALENDAR
  • COMMUNITY
    • Advocacy toolkit
    • Announcements
    • Clinicians
    • Job Board
    • Resources