Edmonton’s Community Women’s Choir
Where Heart Meets Song
Heartsong is an adult women’s community choir based in the Southside of Edmonton.
Heartsong is perfect for you if you are…
In university, a working professional, a mom, or a grandma.
A lifelong chorister or brand new to singing in a choir.
A fan of upbeat, fun rehearsals and performing a variety of diverse contemporary and classical choral repertoire.
Seeking a close-knit, welcoming, and supportive community.
Committed to developing your vocal skills, deepening your love for singing, and creating artistic excellence.
All The Heartsong Details
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: St. George’s Anglican Church
Season Length: Winter Session (Oct. 26 – Dec. 9, 2023)
Age Group: Adults (18 +)
Performances: 1 per session
Conductor: Samara Bortz
Tuition Information
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Winter Session (Oct. 26 – Dec. 9, 2023) : $125
Spring Session (Apr. 18 – June 2, 2024): $125
Both Sessions: $200 ($50 savings)
In addition to the above tuition fees, Heartsong singers submit a $50 music deposit at the start of the session. This is fully refunded at the end of the session, if all of the sheet music is returned without damage.
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Financial burdens should never get in the way of singing in choir. EYCC offers bursary funding to qualifying singers in need.
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Families with multiple singers in EYCC ensembles receive a 10% discount on tuition fees.
Meet Heartsong’s Conductor
Hi, I’m Samara
I’m a conductor, singer, and music educator originally from Vancouver, and am now happy to call Edmonton home.
When I’m not at a choir rehearsal, you can find me walking my puppy in the River Valley, trying a new recipe, or working on a design project at my favourite coffee shop.
Answers To Your Questions About Heartsong
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Nope! Heartsong is a non-auditioned women’s choir for singers of all musical backgrounds.
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Near the University of Alberta at St. George’s Anglican Church.
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Because Heartsong is structured in two shortened 7-8 week sessions, we ask that you register ahead of attending rehearsals.
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Some of our members are lifelong choristers and some are brand new to singing in choir. Previous singing experience is great, but not at all necessary.
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Heartsong requires a high-level commitment in order to meet our organization’s standards of choral excellence. For each session (Winter or Spring), singers are asked to attend all Thursday rehearsals and the performance.
That said, we recognize that many of our members are busy moms or at a stage of life filled with frequent travel. If you have a concern about your ability to commit to Heartsong, please connect with Samara.
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EYCC has a longstanding tradition of volunteerism! Heartsong singers are not required to volunteer for the organization, but are encouraged to do so.
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Payments are due at the beginning of each session (Winter or Spring). You can complete payment online through our registration portal.
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Yes, we have a bursary program for families who qualify for financial assistance. Apply for a bursary here.
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We do. Families with multiple children, teens, or adults in EYCC ensembles receive a 10% discount on tuition fees.
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In addition to tuition, we collect a $50 music deposit. This is refunded at the end of the season if the sheet music is returned without damage.
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READY to sing with EYCC?
Registration Is Easy
Create a new account inside our Portal.
Select the choir(s) you are registering for, click “add to cart,” and proceed with the checkout process.
Fill out the info form, read the policies, pay your registration deposit, and you’re good to go.
Keep an eye on your inbox for Winter Session start-up details.