Morna Edmundson

Morna Edmundson

Morna Edmundson is a Canadian choral conductor.[1] She is the co-founder of the Elektra Women's Choir, which she has worked with directly for the past 22 years as co-conductor (along with Diane Loomer).[1] Edmundson now serves as the choir's Artistic director since the 2008-2009 season.[1]

Edmunson's career in music includes eight years as a professional singer in the Vancouver Chamber Choir, as well as volunteering and assisting with numerous music organizations.[2] She has served as Executive Director of the World of Children's Choirs 2001 festival and symposium, Administrative Director for MusicFest Vancouver (formerly Festival Vancouver) as well as co-directed the American Choral Directors Association National Women’s Honour Choir.[1] For 13 years, Edmunson was the Associate Artistic Director of Coastal Sound Music Academy in Coquitlam, BC, where she was also Music Director of the Youth Chamber Choir.[3] She is also part of University of British Columbia's conducting mentorship program.[3] In February 2009, Edmundson was a recipient of the BC Community Achievement Award, in recognition of her contribution to the community as a conductor, singer, and administrator.[2]

Edmundson has received a Bachelor of Music from the University of British Columbia, a Diploma in Choir pedagogy (Royal College of Music, Stockholm, Sweden) and a Master of Music, in choral conducting from Western Washington University.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Artistic Director". Elektra Women’s Choir. Elektra Women’s Choir. 2011. http://www.elektra.ca/index.php?article=artdir. Retrieved 2011-01-28. 
  2. ^ a b "Morna Edmundson". Past BC Community Achievement Award Recipients. British Columbia Achievement Achievement Foundation. 2011. http://www.bcachievement.com/community/recipient.php?id=222. Retrieved 2011-01-28. 
  3. ^ a b "UBC School of Music Mentorship Program for Students and Alumni". Mentorship Programs. The University of British Columbia, School of Music. http://www.music.ubc.ca/student-resources/mentorship-programs.html. Retrieved 2011-01-28. 


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