Founded in 2000 by Dr. Elroy Friesen, Prairie Voices is an award-winning choir of 18-25 year-old singers. Currently led by Katie Donnelly, past directors have included Dr. Elroy Friesen, Kristel Peters, Nathan Poole, Vic Pankratz, GiUng Lee, and Philip Lapatha. Prairie Voices performs in their own concert series, is a regular guest of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and has recorded 6 CDs (including one as guest choir with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra).
While placing an emphasis on performing the music of Canadian and Manitoban composers, Prairie Voices also loves to perform innovative contemporary choral music from all over the world. The choir uses energy, expressiveness and movement to connect avant-garde composition with a popular audience. Prairie Voices is known for their passionate style of performance, which combines exceptional vocals with engaging presentation to provide the ultimate choral experience.
Prairie Voices has performed around the world, bringing their unique touch to a diverse repertoire. Working with choral legends such as R. Murray Schafer, Stephen Hatfield and vocal superstars Rajaton, Prairie Voices has managed to grow as an organization while still remaining true to their Canadian roots.
Artistic Staff
Katie Donnelly
Artistic Director
Madly Friesen
Assistant Director
Choristers
Soprano
Mia Agren
Ava Campbell-Enns
Rhianna Cohen
Helena Czaykowski
Dale Finney
Bria Foulkes
Ella Genn
Haley Humphreys
Olivia Kehler
Courtney Kuhl-Schlegel
Myles Lacerna
Alto
Katie Anderson
Sophie Cabral
Ayla Hamilton
Kelsey Martens
Lexy Mulligan
G’Annah Sanderson
Morgan Sawchyn
Carrie Schulz
Emma Siemens
Tenor
Cody Buhler
Miguel Carlos
Glen Ditchfield
Colin Hildebrand
Aaron Preun
Solomon Schlegel
Bass
Andrew Bergeron
Russell Greene
Marc Herrera
Isaac Hildebrandt
Isaiah Koslowsky-Wiebe
Isaac Kuhl-Schlegel
Hawksley Smith
Joel Ulrich
Contact
General Inquiries: info@prairievoices.ca
Artistic Director: pv@prairievoices.ca