Morna Edmundson

Morna Edmundson is one of Canada's most renowned choral conductors, known for her exceptional leadership and passion for choral music. Based in Vancouver, she serves as the Artistic Director of both Elektra Women's Choir and EnChor, an auditioned SATB choir for mature voices. Her educational background includes degrees and diplomas in vocal music from institutions in Vancouver, Bellingham, and Stockholm, Sweden, where she studied under notable figures like Eric Ericson. Under her direction, Elektra Women's Choir has become a prominent force in the women's choir community, engaging in concerts, commissions, recordings, and outreach programs. Morna has also been involved in various other musical endeavors, including adjudicating in North America and Asia, conducting state honor choirs, and co-directing the American Choral Directors Association National Women's Honour Choir.

Morna Edmundson's contributions to the choral world have been recognized with several awards, including the BC Choral Federation's Healey Willan Award, a BC Community Achievement Award, a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award, and a UBC Alumni Builder Award. She has also served as a Board member of Chorus America and, as of August 2020, as President-Elect of Choral Canada. Her work includes curating Canadian compositions for treble choirs and chairing the Willan Council of the BC Choral Federation. While the provided list of releases does not directly relate to her personal discography, her leadership roles have likely influenced the repertoire of the choirs she directs.

Genres

Choral

Latest Release

On Christmas Night

Elektra Women's Choir•

Morna Edmundson

Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 15, 2019