join Edmontonβs Choir For Young Adults in september 2025
Sing With Resound
Are you a lifelong choir kid or an aspiring professional chorister?
Join Edmontonβs Choir For Experienced Young Adult Singers
Resound sings a mix of challenging repertoire, from classics to contemporary pieces from all genres and musical cultures. In addition to creating choral artistry, We offer a place for young artists in Edmonton to share the joys of music-making with others in a similar stage of life.
Resound is perfect for you if you areβ¦
Looking for a young adult choir in Edmonton.
A lifelong chorister who has sung in childrenβs choirs, youth choirs, or university choirs.
A fan of fast-paced rehearsals and performing a variety of diverse contemporary and classical choral repertoire.
In university or a young working professional.
An aspiring professional musician looking to develop the skills and experience required to sing in paid choral ensembles.
Aged or aging out of a youth choir program, but still seeking a close-knit community environment and a top-quality musical experience.
Committed to creating artistic excellence.
2025/2026 Resound Details
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7:30 β 9:30 pm
Location: St. Georgeβs Anglican Church
Season Length: September 2025 β June 2026
Age Group: Young Adult (18 β 35)
Performances: 3 β 4 per season
Conductor: Andrew Bortz
Early-Bird Annual Fees (before May 15, 2025): $630
Annual Fees (after May 15, 2025): $700
Tuition Information
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Early-Bird Annual Fees (audition & register before May 15, 2025) are $630.
Annual Fees after May 15, 2025 are $700.
Tuition payments can be submitted in full in September or in two installments in September and December.
In addition to tuition fees, at the start of the season, Resound singers submit a $100 fundraising deposit per singer, a $50 music deposit per singer, and $100 volunteer deposit per family. These are refunded at the end of the choir season if the required fundraising and volunteering are completed and if the sheet music is returned without damage. You can read more about our policies here!
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A $100 Registration Deposit is due upon registration to hold your spot in the ensemble.
This deposit will be applied towards annual tuition fees and the balance will be owed in September (if paying in full) or in September and January (if paying in instalments).
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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 annual tuition fees.
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For the 2025/2026 season, there will be section leader positions. Section leaders will commit to attending weekly Thursday Resound rehearsals and weekly Tuesday Youth Choir rehearsals. There will be teaching and conducting apprenticeship opportunities.
If youβd like to be considered for a Choral Scholarship position, please indicate this on your audition request form.
Meet Resoundβs Conudctor
Hi, Iβm Andrew
Iβm the conductor of Resound, Edmontonβs young adult choir. Iβm also a singer, and accompanist, currently pursuing a doctorate degree in conducting at U of A.
When Iβm not at a choir rehearsal, Iβm probably playing chess, experimenting with a new cocktail recipe, or hanging out with Samara and Pepper.
our city has many choral organizations
So, Why Choose Resound As Your Edmonton Choir Home?

Answers To Your Questions About Resound
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Every new Resound singer is required to complete an audition prior to registering. Auditions include 1-2 prepared songs, sight-singing, and ear-training. You can request an audition here!
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Near the University of Alberta at St. Georgeβs Anglican Church.
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If you are a prospective singer and would like to observe a rehearsal, please contact the conductor.
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Yes, Resound is an advanced ensemble for singers with extensive choral experience.
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Resound requires a high level of commitment in order to meet our standards of choral excellence.
Singers must commit to attending all regular Thursday rehearsals and 3 β 4 performances per year. Travel and touring opportunities are optional, but encouraged.
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EYCC has a long history of dedicated, positive, and spirited volunteering! Because we are a non-profit organization, we rely on chorister and parent volunteers to help keep our programs running smoothly.
We collect a $100 volunteer deposit and each choir family is required to volunteer a few times throughout the year to get the deposit back. You can find all the details about our volunteer policy here.
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At the time of registration, we collect a $100 deposit to hold your spot in the ensemble.
Tuition fees can be paid in full by the first rehearsal in September or in two installments due in September and December.
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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 annual tuition fees.
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In addition to annual tuition, we collect a $100 fundraising deposit per singer, a $50 music deposit per singer, and a $100 volunteer deposit per family. These fees are refundable if the required fundraising commitment and volunteer hours are completed by the end of the season and if the sheet music is returned without damage.
Choir tours are optional, but encouraged! Families pay for choir tour fees and the organization subsidizes travel costs when possible. Fundraising opportunities are provided throughout the year to help individual singersβ pay for their tour fees.
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