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When you can’t find Amy by the sound of her unmistakable laugh, you can find her curating the perfect Instagram story, fiercely committing to a theme, or striving to spend more time in water than on land. What is your major musical influence? My earliest musical memories were the immaculate stylings of Sharon, Lois & Bram, John Lithgow, John Denver & The Muppets, and Buckwheat Zydeco’s ‘Choo Choo Boogaloo’ album as well as all of the other music my parents played around the house— Great Big Sea, The Nylons, Paul Simon, John Hiatt, Elton John, James Taylor, The Beach Boys, Alison Krauss, Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain, and The Beatles to name a few. As far as the people who most significantly influenced my choral singing pathway, my childhood and youth were shaped by Anne McIntyre and John Wiebe in the Edmonton Youth and Children’s Choirs. Currently, my musical influences would include oh so many Pro Coro colleagues-turned-friends as well as Michael Zaugg, of course! What are your favourite Pro Coro Canada performances? My favourites include anything by Uģis Prauliņš (“The Nightingale” in particular), Jane Berry’s “Mass for Recovery”, Joby Talbot’s “Path of Miracles”, and Jaakko Mäntyjärvi’s “Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae.” I’m also partial to any opportunity I’ve had to belt it on stage - channeling my inner Cyndi Lauper in “We Are The World” or dressing in 80s garb and coming armed with props for “It’s Raining Men.” ☂️ Which performance should people come and hear, and why? I’m looking forward to the final concert this season, “The Tower & The Garden”, because it features the Vaughan String Quartet! I’m also already excited about what we’ve got scheduled for next season, so be sure to stay tuned!
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