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. Tonight’s 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.
Tonight’s 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: Pacific Soul
A Pop, R&B, and Soul Choir | Directed by Rebecca Lam Kania
Laid-back and vocally rich, Pacific Soul Choir brings feel-good throwbacks and smooth harmonies to the stage, inspired by artists like TLC, Brandy & Monica, and Olivia Dean.
Song by Rihanna
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by MICHELLE
Arranger: Richard PintoSong by TLC
Featuring Christine Dang
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by KT Tunstall
Featuring Zoe Maylin
Song by Olivia Dean
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Adele
Featuring Chaymae Zemmouri, Vivian Lie
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Brandy & Monica
Featuring Marie Hui, Tiffany Rivera
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by Fleetwood Mac
Featuring the Chorus Studio Section Leaders
Arrangement adapted by Conall MacSuibhne
INTERMISSION
Please enjoy a short intermission.
Act Two: B-Roll
An R&B + Gospel Choir | Directed by Jared Suitor + Rebecca Lam Kania
Smooth, soulful, and a little gritty, BR Choir sings groove-driven R&B and gospel inspired by artists like Beyoncé and Kirk Franklin. We approach gospel music in admiration of the art form and its musical legacy, not in a religious context. This season marks the first time the choir is led by two directors, Rebecca Lam Kania and Jared Suitor.
Adapted from There Is A Balm in Gilead by Sunday Service Choir
Arranger: Nikki GrierSong by Doechii
Featuring Nova Lupton
Arranger: Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by Ben E. King
As performed by The Kingdom Choir
Featuring Monique Cherrie
Arranger: Mark De-Lisser
By Jessie J
Featuring Tannie Lam
Song by Sunday Service Choir
Featuring Rosine Dika
Arranger: Nikki Grier
Song by Béyonce
Arranger: Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by The Kingdom Choir
Featuring Rachel Wong
Arrangement adapted by Rebecca Lam Kania
Song by The Clark Sisters
Featuring Rebecca Lam Kania
Arrangement adapted by Rebecca Lam KaniaSong by George Michael
Featuring Martin McVey
Arranger: Chris Cameron
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.
Adam Canterla
Alana Chan
Alana Meikle
Alejandra Saville
Alessia Atchison
Alex Van
Alexandra Hansen
Alicia Nguyen
Alisha Masongsong
Amy Mander
Anna Jin
Aurora Chen
Ava Herman
Bhavana Vahi
Bianca Bonatto
Cathy Jamison
Chaymae Zemmouri
Chloe Hudicourt
Christina Joynt
Christine Dang
Deandra Atmojo
Dianne Moore
Elisa Halkes
Enae Zhang
Haley H
Hannah Nielsen
Isobel Curran
Isobel Worrall
Janet Majendie
Janus Ediza
Jasmine Lum
Jenny Gardiner
Joffery Hollsworth
Joss Taylor
Julia Lemieux
Julia Xiaoyu Xu
Karina Edora
Kate Drew
Kayla Coutts
Kaylan Mah
Kelsey Lee
Krystle Sivorot
Laura Edwards
Laura Macintyre
Laura Ryan
Leon Sooi
Lindsay Lloyd
Megan Berks
Megan Richardson
Michelle Ng
Mika Montinola
Natallia Imbra
Nikita Leung
Paula Hunter
Rachel Wong
Raphael Roccor
Raumina Rezai
Richard Patten
Ronnalea Hammon
Sahar Kanani
Saori Fukushima
Shannon Leigh Miller
Shannon McKague
Shelley Adam
Shirley Tam
Simone Wilson
Sinead Nugent
Stephanie Allan
Stephanie Woods
Vicky Stephens
Vivian Lie
Yana Zvereva
Yuen Yee Leung
Zoe Maylin
Abbey Piazza
Agata Cwalina
Akane Nishiyama
Alexis Dean-Jones
Alli Cano
Alison Murray
Amber Leal
Amy Booth
Andrea Wesley
Angela Zhao
Anna Gorovikova
Asami Suzuki
Ava Yazdani
Bianca Campos
Bonny Yu
Breanna Barber
Brianne Racinsky
Caitlin McKinnon
Carolien Dekeersmaeker
Casey St. Germain
Celena Saayman
Celina Chiasson
Christina Placsko
Dee Dee Sung
Donna Giraud
Eliza Labrador
Emilie Henderson
Gabriela Rosales
Glauce Fleury
Grace Wu
Gracey Mesina
Harriet Ballantyne
Ide Moynihan
Isabella Medalle
Janet Evans
Jari Orellana
Jen Brown
Jeremy Long
Jesi Carson
JJ Tracy
Jonathan Moore
Kaile Khonje
Kaisha Markiewicz
Karen Maenje
Katie Sanford
Katrina Basnett
Kelly Metzger
Krista Parham
Lara Kroeker
Lindsay Quinn Levin
Maddie Martin
Martin McVey
Michaela Woeller
Monica Yau
Monique Cherrie
Nadeeka Perera
Nicole Hellyer
Nicole Parr
Nothando Bhila
Nova Lupton
Nycki Basra
Paula Weinberg
Rachel Wong
Regis Denefle
Rene Vargas
Rosine Dika
Roya Rahmanian
Sara Gillingham
Sarah McLennan
Shaoxuan Tian
Shey Shajan
Siearra-Rose Fries
Sue Chan
Tannie Lam
Walter Prentice
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.
Christine Dang
Joffery Hollsworth
Julia Lemieux
Michelle Ng
Nikita Leung
Shelley Adam
Zoe Maylin
Alexis Dean-Jones
Amy Booth
Brianne Racinsky
Celena Saayman
Christina Placsko
Emilie Henderson
Jeremy Long
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 events 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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© 2025 Chorus Studio
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.