Elora Singers hosting week-long workshop

ELORA – Elora Singers artistic director Mark Vuorinen invites vocal artists and choral conductors to apply for The Elora Singers Studio for Ensemble Singing and Conducting. 

The program has been developed for vocalists whose interests lie in art song, oratorio and ensemble singing and, new this year, conductors whose interests lie in choral and ensemble conducting.

Qualified singers (SATB) and conductors will be invited to participate and be coached by studio faculty and join the acclaimed Elora Singers in a concert as part of The Elora Singers 2025/26 season.

Along with the JUNO-nominated Vuorinen, studio faculty includes: 

– Molly Netter,  a Canadian-American soprano and vocal coach;

– Anna Ronai,  a collaborative pianist and coach; and

– members of The Elora Singers.

Singers will explore ways to communicate vocal repertoire more vividly, experience a broad range of vocal repertoire and examine all aspects of style, technique, communication, language, performance skills and artistry, officials say.

Conductors will develop clear technique, deeper musical interpretation, effective rehearsal skills and confident leadership through direct feedback and hands-on experience, they add.

This year’s studio is generously sponsored by the Arrell Family Foundation.

The seven-day intensive course includes: master classes, rehearsals, private coaching and mentoring, yoga, opportunities to observe the Elora Singers in rehearsal, a public recital with other program participants, and a performance with the Singers.

The studio workshop runs April 20 to 26. For more information or to apply visit elorafestival.ca.