LAUDATE
SINGERS
Lars Kaario, Conductor
SINGERS
Lars Kaario, Conductor
The Choir of the North Shore
Tami CoplandAfter being born and raised on the North Shore, I returned to North Vancouver with my husband, Michael, to raise our two young children. I honed my musical skills on the saxophone and completed my music degree at UBC in 1989. Following ten years of teaching choir at Point Grey Secondary School and band at several elementary schools, I opted for the "quiet" life of diapers, nursery rhymes, toy trains and Lego.
Miriam DavidsonI am an active teacher, singer songwriter and choral singer. Originally from Vancouver Island, I have lived in Vancouver since 1992. After completing my Bachelor of Music (UBC) degree in 1996, I joined the alto section of Laudate Singers. In 2005 I released my CD "Second Take" (www.miriamdavidson.com) which is a hybrid of jazz, pop and classical music genres. I play keyboards in an as-yet-untitled original music project and in a Ween tribute band with my husband and guitarist Elijah Bak. During the Christmas season, I manage and sing in an a cappella caroling group called Caminando. When I'm not performing, I am teaching voice, beginner piano, choir and music and movement. I also spend lots of time being a mama to our beautiful little boy Daniel who turns a year old this October.
Mavis FriesenI have always enjoyed making music – through playing the piano, flute, and singing. Since moving to Vancouver from the prairies a number of years ago, I have had the fortune to continue to be involved in a variety of vocal endeavours, including various church ensembles, jazz groups, musical theatre, and now I am delighted to be a part of the Laudate Singers. My life is also filled with other enjoyable activities - including an interesting and rewarding day-job in health care management, travelling, and various hobbies – currently including the ever-mystifying game of golf!
Katie HorstI am thrilled to be back in Laudate Singers after a 2 year break from the choir. I have been singing and playing the piano since I was very young, and have been teaching piano for the last 13 years.
For the last 3 years, I have also been teaching voice, (katiesmusicstudio.com), upon the completion of my Bachelor of Music degree. I hope you enjoy the program Laudate has put together for you this season!
Maureen NicholsonHaving grown up on the North Shore, and just recently moved back here, I feel very much in my element! Music has been a central part of my life since I was very young, thanks to my parents. Singing is a longtime passion that has led me on many musical adventures over the years, including being a member of an a capella jazz trio, the UVic Chamber Singers (with whom I toured in England and South Africa), the University Singers (UBC), and now Laudate Singers. I am looking forward to an exciting year with this group! In my "other life" I teach high school English and Social Studies, love to be outdoors, read and travel whenever possible, and I am always up for a little soccer, as I have spent most of my life playing the game.
Intan PurnomoMusic is my biggest passion and it has always been a part of my life. Since moving to Canada from Indonesia five years ago, I have joined several choirs in the Greater Vancouver region. However, this is my first season with Laudate Singers and I am very excited.
I began my formal training in music two years ago at Capilano University where I earned my diploma in the Music Transfer Program, majoring in voice. Right now, I am finishing my bachelor degree in Music Therapy at Capilano University . Besides school, when I am not singing, you can find me hanging out with my friends or reading. Well, if you cannot find me, it means I am satisfying the adventurous side of myself - exploring and travelling the world!