Kokopelli performs with the greatest heart, spirit and energy
The camaraderie, passion for singing, and performances of all ages is magical. I'm so proud to be a part of the Kokopelli Choir Association.
who we are
Kokopelli Choirs is a community choir family based in Edmonton, Alberta. We offer musical growth and performance opportunities through seven choirs for singers aged 5 to adult and early childhood music experiences for preschoolers. Known for innovative performances, wide-ranging repertoire, and musical excellence, Kokopelli Choirs believes in the power of music to create diverse, inclusive, and strong communities.
Our seven choirs encompass every age from 5 to adult. They are:
- Kokopelli (ages 14-24) - an auditioned mixed-voice youth choir, our flagship ensemble
- Òran (young adults 20 & up) - an auditioned mixed-voice choir that enjoys a busy performance schedule and challenging repertoire
- Shumayela (ages 12-16) - an auditioned youth choir that includes some changed voices every year, a busy and vibrant crew of young singers
- Kikimasu (ages 9-12) - our youngest auditioned choir, treble voices singing in several parts
- Tamariki (ages 5-9) - our non-auditioned starter choir, with several sections rehearsing in smaller groups
- Vacilando (adults) - an auditioned mixed-voice choir with a slightly more relaxed performance schedule
- ChandraTala (adults) - an auditioned upper-voice choir for experienced singers of any gender
Kokopelli has received several honours, including the YMCA Peace Medal, the Edmonton Salute to Excellence, and the Syncrude award for Innovative Artistic Direction. Kokopelli's ensembles have placed first in competitions both provincially and nationally. However, our focus remains not on winning awards, but on reaching singers and audience members through our performances.
Founded in 1996 by artistic director Scott Leithead, Kokopelli continues to grow and evolve, but our core values are unchanged:
- we are a community
- we are learners
- we strive to be artists
- we explore music's meaning
- we cultivate gratitude
- we exercise self-discipline
- we celebrate vulnerability
- we seek diversity
- we sing with open hearts because our music is both important and beautiful
THE KOKOPELLI CHOIR ASSOCIATION IS A PROUD MEMBER OF
The Kokopelli Choir Association is a registered non-profit society and relies on both public and private funding in order to keep the music going. Your help can make all the difference for a young singer.
