RiSE
A Benefit Concert in support of
Covenant House Vancouver
Rise brings together singers from across Chorus Studio for a concert of contemporary choral music in support of Covenant House Vancouver. This performance celebrates resilience, community, and what becomes possible when people come together with care and intention.
About Chorus Studio
Chorus Studio is a contemporary vocal studio and choir community serving singers across Vancouver. We offer pop choirs, private voice lessons, and performance programs for singers of all levels, grounded in musical excellence, inclusion, and the belief that music belongs to everyone.
Rise is part of our ongoing commitment to using music as a way to build connection and support meaningful community work. This concert brings together singers from across our choirs to share contemporary choral music in support of Covenant House Vancouver.
Thank you for being part of this event and the community that makes it possible.
"Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable."
Leonard Bernstein
About Covenant House Vancouver
Covenant House Vancouver supports young people experiencing homelessness by providing safe housing, essential services, and long-term support. Their work centres dignity, stability, and care, helping youth move forward with confidence and hope.
This concert supports Covenant House Vancouver and the vital work they do for young people in our community. Thank you for being part of that support.
Act One: YVR Pop Choir
A Pop, Rock, and Indie Choir | Directed by Rebecca Lam Kania
Bold, high-energy, and built for big vocals, YVR Pop Choir brings anthemic pop and rock to the stage. From Muse to Kelly Clarkson to Miami Sound Machine, expect powerful choruses, rich harmonies, and a ridiculous amount of fun.
Song by Miami Sound Machine
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Muse
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Backstreet Boys
Featuring Loise Czar Campo
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by Ben E. King
As performed by The Kingdom Choir
Featuring Anita Pajak
Arranger: Mark De-LisserSong by Kelly Clarkson
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Samm Henshaw
Featuring Shannon McKague
Song by Florence + the Machine
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by Adele
Featuring Marina Hu, DJ Fuentes
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by George Michael
Featuring Pedro de Souza
Arranger: Chris Cameron
Song by Fleetwood Mac
Featuring the Chorus Studio Section Leaders
Arrangement adapted by Conall MacSuibhne
INTERMISSION
Please enjoy a short intermission.
Act Two: Spotlight
A Musical Theatre + Dance-Pop Choir | Directed by Jared Suitor
Where Broadway meets Top 40. From KPop Demon Hunters to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Spotlight Choir brings drama, passion, and big vocals to the stage. This group is all about expressive singing, bold moments, and the joy of putting on a great show.
Song by Rihanna
Arranger: Jared SuitorSong by Little Mix
Arranger: Jared SuitorFrom & Juliet by Kesha
Featuring Marlie Collins
Arranger: Bill Sherman
From KPop Demon Hunters
Featuring Katie Sanford
Arranger: Jack ZainoFrom Hamilton by Lin-Manual Miranda
Featuring Hayden Guy
Arranger: Alex Lacamoire
Song by Lawrence
Featuring Kathy Nguyen
Song by Demi Lovato
Arranger: Jared Suitor
From Pippin by Stephen Schwartz
Featuring Jodie Aguinaldo
Arranger: Mark HartmanFrom The Prom by Matthew Sklar
Featuring Ali Cameron
Arranger: Larry Hochman
Our Singers
Our singers are at the heart of this community. Week after week, they show up with care, curiosity, and a real commitment to making music together. Between busy lives and full schedules, they still make space to learn, rehearse, and bring these songs to life on stage.
To our singers, thank you for your generosity, your teamwork, and the joy you bring into the room. This community exists because of you, and we are so grateful to share this music with you.
Aleks Popovska
Alex Skodyn
Angeline Vaughan
Anita Pajak
April Wu
Carol Wu
Chandra Chisholm
Charlotte Jense
Chelsea Bromley
Cherry Yang
Chloe Hoppie
Christabel Umaguing
Christina Drahos
Curtis Quirion
Cynara Geissler
Darcey Sudeyko
Daria Bryleva
DJ Fuentes
Elana Zysblat
Elli Niinivaara
Eloise Menzies
Emily Lonie
Emma Kakimoto
Georgina Johnston
Hanae Bezad
Hannah McGregor
Hazuki Kohama
Heidi Bromley
Heidi Postl
Irene Ng
Jeremy Levine
Jodie Aguinaldo
Kate Murray
Kathy Lee
Kendra Wragg
Kristina Farkasova
Laryssa Vachon
Leonie Wilcke
Loise Czar Campo
Maja Milosavljevic
Mari Otomo
Maria Bychkova
Marina Hu
Marlea Cleveland
Maya Popovich
Mayuko Yagi
Megan Robichaud
Melissa Seymour
Michele Mateus
Natalia Sudeyko
Natalie Gibbs
Nicholas Jansen
Nova Lupton
Oceaan Pendharkar
Octavia Ireta Gordon
Patricia Edem
Pedro de Souza
Peter Van Garderen
Rachel Truscott
Rachel Vasey
Rachel Wong
Rita Sheena
Ryan Harder
Saul Castanon
Sean Marlyn
Selena Chu
Shannon McKague
Siearra-Rose Fries
Stacie Kohut
Stephanie Munez
Suzana Goncalves
Thomas Li
Titian Linley
Vaani Sojaguen
Yi Shen
Alana Meikle
Ali Cameron
Alice Peterson
Alishia Suitor
Alyssa Chen
Andrea Wallace
Andrea Wesley
Angelina Chen
Ankit Malhan
Anna Guest
Benjamin Kelly
Britney Buren (Mocca)
Brooklyn McLaren
Cassie Nicolas
Catriona Hippman
Celina Chiasson
Charlene Harris
Chen Ha
Conall Sweeney
Davis Tang
Dee Dee Lapper
EJ Wright
Elesha Hoffarth
Elijah van der Giessen
Ella O
Emily Baker
Emily Davidson
Emily Lapper
Erika Kolli
Eva Tolosa
Fleur (Xuanlin) Li
Galen Hutcheson
Grace Potma
Hayden Guy
Ian Walston
Jacqueline McCallister
Jaira Brownlee
Jenny Thomas
Jessica Goodman
Jill Kirby
Jimena Sanchez Savinon
Joanne Yen
Joao Pedro Lopes Alves
Jodie Aguinaldo
John Roden
Jonathan Paez
Karen van Haaften
Kathy Mills
Kathy Nguyen
Katie Sanford
Kayla Coutts
Kayo Fujii
Kirk David
Lindsey Ail
Maddy Wilson
Marielle Alviz
Marina McDuff
Matt Ferguson
Megan Robichaud
Nanami Komorita
Natalie Chan
Niamh Whelan
Nova Lupton
Peyton Moro-Kirton
Rachel McPherson
Rachel Vasey
Rebecca McLellan
Rebekah Golubev
Rupert Hudson
Sadie Freeman
Samantha Dercho
Sylwia Wu
Tassja Dorotich
Theresa Kikuchi
Thomas Li
Valentina Forte-Hernandez
Valri Pawlik
Vivian Gietz
Wendy Xu
YJ Tso
Section Leaders
Our section leaders and choir assistants play a vital role in shaping this community. They support singers and Music Directors with care, help new voices feel welcome, and keep each choir feeling connected and supported week to week.
To our section leaders and choir assistants, thank you for the time, thoughtfulness, and leadership you bring to this work. Our choirs are stronger because of you.
Anita Pajak
Christabel Umaguing
Eloise Menzies
Laryssa Vachon
Loise Czar Campo
Marina Hu
Pedro de Souza
Shannon McKague
Célina Chiasson
Elesha Hoffarth
Emily Davidson
Hayden Guy
Jacqueline McCallister
Kayla Coutts
Maddy Wilson
Valentina Forte-Hernandez
Hannah Nielsen
JJ Tracy
Kendra Wragg
Rachel McPherson
Rebecca Lam Kania
Founder + Director (She/Her)
Rachel Wong
Co-Owner + Ops Advisor (She/Her)
Jared Suitor
Music Director + Band Leader (He/Him)
Tiffany Rivera
Music Director (She/Her)
Marie Hui
Performance Coach (She/Her)
Marlie Collins
Performance Coach (She/Her)
Nova Lupton
Voice Teacher (They/Them)
Jodie Aguinaldo
Voice Teacher (She/Her)
Grace Wu
Stage Manager (She/Her)
Valentina Forte-Hernandez
Head Administrator (She/Her)
Cynara Geissler
Master of Ceremonies (She/Her)
Célina Chiasson
Master of Ceremonies (She/Her)
Shannon McKague
Studio Administrator (She/Her)
Brianne Racinsky
Studio Administrator (She/Her)
Nastassja Dorotich
Photographer (She/Her)
Conall MacSuibhne
Stage Assistant (He/Him)
Hayden Guy
Stage Assistant (He/Him)
Our Crew
Our band, speakers, and crew make nights like this possible. Their care, skill, and attention behind the scenes shape every part of the concert experience, from the music on stage to the many details you don’t always see.
Band Leader + Guitar: Jared Suitor
Keys: Jim Mclaren
Bass: David Soutar-Spidel
Drums: Samuel Cartwright
Chelsea Bromley
Dee Dee Sung
Andrew McCaw
Chantele Fry
Brett Janis
Janice Lew
Kaden O’Reilly
Lucy Rosenstiel
Cara Siu
Ry Strachan
Madelaine Walker
Jude Weismiller
Neal Miskin
Chantele Fry
Brett Janis
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