Choir Bio

Founded in 2000 by Elroy Friesen, Prairie Voices is an award-winning company of singers ages 18-25 dedicated to the performance of innovative contemporary choral music from all over the world. Thanks to the dedication of Artistic Director Kristel L. Peters, who was at the helm of the choir for 6 seasons, Prairie Voices has placed an emphasis on Canadian and Manitoban composers. The choir uses energy, expressiveness and movement to connect avant-garde composition with a popular audience. Hailed by composer Sid Robinovitch as “the wave of the future for choral music,” Prairie Voices is known for their passionate style of performance, which combines exceptional vocals with engaging presentation to provide the ultimate choral experience.

Prairie Voices has performed around the world, bringing their unique touch to a diverse repertoire, from African spirituals to Broadway hits. Working with choral legends such as R. Murray Schaefer, Stephen Hatfield and vocal superstars Rajaton, Prairie Voices has managed to grow as an organization while still remaining true to their Canadian roots. Prairie Voices has released 5 CDs, all of which are available for purchase on iTunes.

We are pleased to welcome Vic Pankratz to Prairie Voices for his first year as Artistic Director, succeeded by Artistic Director Nathan Poole.