Calgary Girls Choir

Brava vocal ensemble

Each year, High River Gift of Music is pleased to play a small role in helping to showcase Canada’s finest talented young artists with our Young Musicians Extraordinaire concert. Brava, meaning capable, commendable and courageous, is the name the Calgary Girls Choir uses to describe this group of young singers who are just beginning to come into their own. The Brava choir explores their passion for creating beautiful sound while pushing the boundaries of choral excellence. 

Elaine Quilichini, Artistic Director for the Calgary Girls Choir has a unique gift for inspiring a love of music in others. Her passion and expertise allow her to guide others toward musical and personal excellence. In 1995, she founded the Calgary Girls Choir, and with her vision and passion it continues to stand as a model of choral excellence for others. She is the Artistic Director of summer choral programs at Wichita State and Nebraska Wesleyan Universities and the recipient of numerous awards including Choir Alberta’s ‘con spirito’ award, Global Television’s Woman of Vision award, the Alberta Kodály Association Teacher Recognition Award and the Richard S. Eaton Award of Distinction in recognition of exemplary service to choral music in the province of Alberta. 

We invite you to join in applauding the promise and potential of these rising young musicians.