Photo by Claire Bourgeois
Our “WHY”
Choral music of excellence and refinement transcends time and place, expresses emotion and experience, connects, and transforms communities.
Our “HOW”
Luminous Voices, Calgary’s professional chamber choir, was founded in 2012 by conductor and Artistic Director Timothy Shantz. We unite local, national, and international artists and organizations to illuminate choral music of the past and present, spanning cultures and traditions.
We engage audiences in Calgary and beyond through exceptional sonic experiences encompassing live and virtual performances, recordings, workshops, new commissions by contemporary composers, and community education and development.
“A choir that is remarkably well balanced, effortless in its projection of a tight choral sound, and delivers the virtuosity and brilliance possible when the choristers are excellent and the direction is imaginative and musical.””
Luminous Voices comprises some of the best ensemble singers in the Calgary area, collaborating with singers and musicians from across North America.
Luminous Voices is directed by Dr. Timothy Shantz, who founded the ensemble in 2012.
2024-25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rob Kelly,
PresidentChristina Jahn,
Vice-PresidentEvan Cortens,
TreasurerCharishe Amante,
Secretary
Osmond Chiu, Director
Al Huber, Director
Dale Hensley KC, Director
Sara Staples, Singer Liaison
Graeme Climie, Singer Liaison
Jackie Trowbridge, GM