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Scott Leithead

Scott Leithead


  • Artistic Director
  • Conductor, Korora, Korus
  • Conductor Emeritus, Òran
  • Korora's artistic director, Scott Leithead is the founder and Artistic Director of the Korora Choir Association.

    Kathleen Luyk

    Kathleen Luyk


  • Executive Director
  • Conductor, Òran & Vacilando
  • Korora's executive director Kathleen Luyk manages many of the administrative workings of the organization as well as conducting Òran and Vacilando.

    Laura Hawley

    Laura Hawley


  • Conductor, ChandraTala
  • Laura Hawley is a Canadian musician known for her compelling approach to musical leadership and artistic programming, multi-faceted community engagement, and distinctive compositional style. She is the newest addition to the Korora Artistic Team, as conductor of the upper-voice choir ChandraTala.

    Susan Farrell

    Susan Farrell


  • Tamariki 1 & 2, Wednesdays
  • Assistant Conductor, Òran
  • Nova Scotia native Susan Farrell (B.Mus. Mount Allison University, M.Mus. University of Alberta Choral Conducting) has been making waves in Alberta the last several years as a rising choral conductor.

    Kitbielle Pasagui

    Kitbielle Pasagui


  • ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR, KORORA; SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
  • Kitbielle Pasagui's unforgettable soprano voice and amazing wealth of choral experience make her a wonderful young associate conductor with Korora.

    Kimberley Denis

    Kimberley Denis


  • CONDUCTOR, SHUMAYELA
  • 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.

    Carmen So

    Carmen So


  • CONDUCTOR, KIKIMASU
  • Ms. Carmen So is the founding director of Kikimasu. She holds a BEd/BMus and MEd from the University of Alberta. With her exuberant personality and training in Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze, Ms. So is known for her ability to bring fun, energy, and excitement into a pedagogically sound learning process.

    Daniel Browne

    Daniel Browne


  • Apprentice Conductor, Korora
  • Daniel Browne is currently completing his Masters of Music (Choral Conducting) at the University of Alberta, studying with Dr. Tim Shantz.

    Nicole Schutz

    Nicole Schutz


  • Tamariki 1 & 2, Mondays
  • Nicole Schutz is a Métis music educator originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. With 24 years of experience as a music specialist with Edmonton Public Schools, Nicole has just stepped into the role as a First Nations, Metis and Inuit teacher consultant with Edmonton Public schools. She now joins us as our newest artistic team member leading Tamariki on Mondays!