EKOSingers: pop, jazz and more!

EKOSingers is the vocal group to join if your musical tastes lean toward today’s popular styles of harmony singing. Their 40 adult members enjoy exploring the new trends in a cappella music (sometimes with live beatbox accompaniment), Glee-style pop arrangements, jazz, Latin, African, gospel, and anything else that satisfies their love of audience-pleasing rhythm and great melody. EKOSingers is seeking experienced singers/musicians whose past endeavors need not be limited to a previous choral experience. Some EKOSingers members are not only singers but also instrumentalists, or have come from backgrounds in rock/pop bands, marching bands, family vocal ensembles, or school music groups. The main criteria for membership is that a singer has a good feel for pop music and a good ear for harmony singing. Basic music reading is an asset, but rehearsal files are also made available to assist singers in learning their parts. There are many opportunities for musical growth within the group, which include solo and small ensemble singing, as well as a bit of choreography for those who are so inclined. Arrangements are custom tailored by their talented accompanist/arranger, and beloved Edmonton jazz pianist, Charlie Austin. EKOSingers performs under the creative direction of conductor Paula Roberts. Workshops and community and stage performances round out the experience. EKOSingers also like to travel when possible. They recently returned from a wonderful experience at Festival 500 in St. John’s NL. Past trips have included Cuba, Vancouver, Ohio, as well as small communities close to Edmonton. For membership information please check out the website ekosingers.com, or phone Laura at 780-462-4911 to book an audition.