Come Alive
A Benefit Concert supporting
Rise Women's Legal Centre
Come Alive brings together singers from across Chorus Studio for a concert of contemporary choral music in support of Rise Women's Legal Centre. This performance celebrates the moments that awaken us: the joy of making music together, the courage to begin again, and the hope that grows when people find connection, belonging, and their voice.
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.
Come Alive is part of our ongoing commitment to using music 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 Rise Women's Legal Centre.
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 Rise Women's Legal Centre
Rise is a community legal centre providing free and accessible family law services to women and gender diverse who would not otherwise be able to afford legal services. Their work values advocacy, inclusivity, and access to justice.
This concert supports Rise and the vital work they do for women and gender diverse 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 The Backstreet Boys to Sisqo to Alanis Morisette, expect powerful choruses, rich harmonies, and a ridiculous amount of fun.
Song by The Kingdom Choir
Featuring Pedro de Souza and Christabel Umaguin
Arrangement adapted by Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Sisqo
Featuring Cynara Geissler
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Imagine Dragons
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by James Bay
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Alanis Morisette
Featuring Emma Kakimoto
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Joni Mitchell
Featuring Natalia Sudeyko
Song by Paramore
Featuring Rachel Vasey
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
From & Juliet by The Backstreet Boys
Featuring Loise Campo
Arranger: Bill Sherman adapted by Jared Suitor
Choreographer: Hayden Guy
Song by Destiny's Child
Featuring the Chorus Studio Section Leaders
Arranger: Nikki Grier adapted by Rebecca Lam Kania
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 Christina Aguilera to Newsies, 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.
From Waitress
Arranger: Mac Huff adapted by Jared Suitor
Song by Dua Lipa
Arranger: Jared SuitorFrom Tick, Tick... Boom
Arranger: Jared Suitor
Song by Christina Aguilera
Featuring Célina Chiasson, Valentina Forte-Hernandez, and Maddy Wilson
Arranger: Jared SuitorFrom Dear Evan Hansen
Featuring Megan Robichaud
Arranger: Jared Suitor
From Newsies
Arranger: Jared Suitor
Song by Raye
Arrangement adapted by Jared Suitor and Rebecca Lam Kania
From The Greatest Showman
Featuring Katie Sanford and Jodie Aguinaldo
Arranger: Mac Huff Adapted by Jared Suitor
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.
Aileen Mira
Aleks Popovska
Alicia Nguyen
Alla Shishkov
Angeline Vaughan
Anita Pajak
April Wu
Beth Miyanaga
Carol Wu
Chandra Chisholm
Charlotte Jense
Chelsea Bromley
Cherry Yang
Chiori Suzuki
Chloe Hoppie
Christabel Umaguin
Christina Drahos
Curtis Quirion
Cynara Geissler
Darcey Sudeyko
Daria Bryleva
DJ Fuentes
Eddie Woodhouse
Elana Zysblat
Elli Niinivaara
Emily Lonie
Emma Kakimoto
Haley Hrymack
Hanae Bezad
Hannah McGregor
Hazuki Kohama
Heidi Bromley
Heidi Postl
Heng-Zi Bereczki
Hind Sbihi
Jeremy Cruz
Jeremy Levine
Joanne Proft
Jodie Aguinaldo
Kate Drew
Kate Murray
Kristina Farkasova
Laryssa Vachon
Leonie Wilcke
Loise Czar Campo
Maja (Maya) Milosavljevic
Margaret Wittgens
Mari Otomo
Maria Bychkova
Marina Hu
Marlea Cleveland
Maya Popovich
Melissa Seymour
Michael Heaton
Michele Mateus
Morgan Tierney
Natalia Sudeyko
Natalie Mendes
Nicholas Jansen
Nova Lupton
Octavia Ireta Gordon
Patricia Edem
Pedro de Souza
Rachel Vasey
Rachel Wong
Rachel Woodhouse
Raphael Roccor
Rita Sheena
Ryan Harder
Sarah Bromwich-Price
Saul Castanon
Sean Marlyn
Selena Chu
Shannon McKague
Stacie Kohut
Stephanie Woods
Suzana Goncalves
Titian Linley
Vaani Sojaguen
Yana Zvereva
Alana Meikle
Ali Cameron
Alice Peterson
Alishia Suitor
Andrea Wallace
Andrea Wesley
Angelina Chen
Ankit Malhan
Anna Guest
Benjamin Kelly
Britney Buren (Mocca)
Brooklyn McLaren
Carolyn Melech
Cassie Nicolas
Catriona Hippman
Celena Saayman
Célina Chiasson
Charlotte Fisher
Charlotte Murfin
Charlotte Pring
Chelsea Schneider
Chen Ha
Daphne Meyer-MacLeod
Davis Tang
Dee Dee Lapper
EJ Wright
Elesha Hoffarth
Elijah van der Giessen
Emily Davidson
Emily Lapper
Eusanna Chen
Eva Tolosa
Francesca Tamberi
Galen Hutcheson
Georgina Johnston
Grace Potma
Hayden Guy
Ian Walston
Jacqueline McCallister
Jaira Brownlee
Jenny Thomas
Jenny Yu
Jessica Goodman
Jill Kirby
Joanne Yen
Joao Pedro Lopes Alves
Jodie Aguinaldo
John Roden
Jonathan Paez
Karen van Haaften
Kathryn Theroux
Kathy Mills
Katie Sanford
Katrina Meng
Kayla Coutts
Kayo Fujii
Kerstin Walter
Kirk David
Lindsey Ail
Maddy Wilson
Maria Nakayama
Marielle Alviz
Marina McDuff
Matt Ferguson
Megan Robichaud
Natalie Chan
Niamh Whelan
Nova Lupton
Peyton Moro-Kirton
Rachel Mcpherson
Rachel Vasey
Rebecca McLellan
Rebekah Golubev
Rupert Hudson
Ryan Sandoval
Sadie Freeman
Samantha Dercho
Tassja Dorotich
Tracy Green
Valentina Forte-Hernandez
Valentina Jaramillo
Valri Pawlik
Vivian Gietz
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 Umaguin
Kristina Farkasova
Laryssa Vachon
Loise Czar Campo
Marina Hu
Pedro de Souza
Shannon McKague
Célina Chiasson
Elesha Hoffarth
Emily Davidson
Hayden Guy
Jacqueline McCallister
John Roden
Kayla Coutts
Maddy Wilson
Charlotte Jense
Hannah Nielsen
JJ Tracy
Rachel McPherson
Rebecca Lam Kania
Founder + Director (She/Her)
Rachel Wong
Co-Owner + Ops Advisor (She/Her)
Jared Suitor
Music Director + Faculty Mentor (He/Him)
Tiffany Rivera
Music Director (She/Her)
Marie Hui
Performance Coach (She/Her)
Marlie Collins
Performance Coach (She/Her)
Allegra Wright
Voice Teacher (She/Her)
Nova Lupton
Voice Teacher (They/Them)
Jodie Aguinaldo
Voice Teacher (She/Her)
Elit Hoti
Voice Teacher (He/Him)
Grace Wu
Stage Manager (She/Her)
Valentina Forte-Hernandez
Head of Operations (She/Her)
Cynara Geissler
Master of Ceremonies (She/Her)
Nastassja Dorotich
Photographer + Master of Ceremonies (She/Her)
Célina Chiasson
Studio Administrator (She/Her)
Shannon McKague
Studio Administrator (She/Her)
Brianne Racinsky
Studio Administrator (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.
Guitar: Jared Suitor
Keys: Jim Mclaren
Bass: Ginger Chen
Drums: Samuel Cartwright
Haley Hrymack
Kate Webster
Melanie Ligale
Andrew McCaw
Anna Barker
Cara Siu
Dania Barakat
Dustin Clark
Janice Lew
Jon Li
Jude Weismiller
Kaden O’Reilly
Lucy Rosenstiel
Madelaine Walker
Nancy Kirkpatrick
Raven John
Santana Berryman
Tamara Lee
Adam Prokop
Carlie Yeung
Max Sample
Neal Miskin
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