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Luminous Voices Youth Spotlight

"Today's young singers are tomorrow's stars," says Timothy Shantz, founder and artistic director of Luminous Voices. "We want to foster exceptional singing and musicianship by showcasing great choral programs around Calgary. Music can provide unique and exciting opportunities for these young people as they continue to grow and discover their life pursuits."

For the 2016-17 season, three youth choirs performed in the lobby of the Bella Concert Hall before a Luminous Voices concert. Members also received free admission to the concert, and also some time with Shantz and a few choristers. The three choirs showcased included the Calgary Boys' Choir (Paul Grindlay, director), Cantaré Children's Choir (Catherine Glaser-Climie, director), and Mount Royal Arioso (Liz Paynter, director).

Group of young boys and their adult chaperone wearing neon yellow shirts, posing outdoors in a city park with trees and a fountain.

Calgary Boys' Choir

Paul Grindlay, director

Group of young women in matching uniforms, posing on outdoor stairs with a few adults, in front of a yellow building with greenery.

Cantaré Children's Choir

Catherine Glaser-Climie, director

A children’s choir performing on a stage in a grand, ornate room with a music director leading them.

Mount Royal Arioso

Liz Paynter, director

"We want to show young singers what they can aspire to in their musical lives," says Shantz. "By giving youth an opportunity to perform for our audience, we hopefully inspire them to continue their musical training – especially in the choral arts."

Our thanks to the RBC Foundation for making the Youth Spotlight possible.

RBC Foundation logo featuring a stylized yellow lion with a globe on a blue background, next to the text 'RBC Foundation' in blue.